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Event Oct. 30: New Boys & Girls Club to host grand opening

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Frank J. Ross Boys & Girls Club at Moore Elementary School from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. …

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Event Oct. 29: Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing at Drake

The Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing will hold a panel discussion Thursday at Drake University on the issue of skyrocketing prescription drug prices and broader challenges ahead for Iowa and the U.S. health care system. …

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Event Nov. 3: Hiring Our Heroes job fair

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host a Hiring Our Heroes job fair for Greater Des Moines veterans and their spouses at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Nov. 3. The event will begin with …

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Event Nov. 10: Practical Farmers’ ‘farminars’ begin

Practical Farmers of Iowa will host a fall farminar series this year, starting on Nov. 10 and running weekly on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. through Dec. 15. This free webinar series covers a …

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Event Nov. 12: Yahoo technology and politics seminar at Drake to feature Katie Couric and Funny or Die producer

Yahoo Inc. plans a daylong seminar on the role of technology in the democratic process Nov. 12 at Drake University. The session, which will be live-streamed on Yahoo Politics, will feature Yahoo politics and news …

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Event Nov.10: Avoid top 10 waste management mistakes

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans a waste management training session from 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Nov. 10 at Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny. The session is designed to help businesses avoid the top 10 …

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Event Oct. 28: Former U.S. comptroller general to speak on public policy

Former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker will address the consequences of current public policy on the nation’s financial condition during a forum Wednesday hosted by Foster Group. Walker is a senior strategic adviser for PricewaterhouseCoopers.…
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Event Nov. 3: Microfinance, helping women worldwide

Shazia Manus, CEO of The Members Group, will speak on microfinance and its positive impact on women worldwide as part of the Iowa International Center’s Dialogue Series at noon Nov. 3 at the Central Library …

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Event Nov. 12: Meetup for women working in tech/startups

The first Iowa Tech Chicks casual meetup will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Sidebar, 400 Locust St. Iowa Tech Chicks is a community group that strives to connect and educate women …

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Event: Nov. 4: SBA to hold veterans workshop in WDM

The U.S. Small Business Administration plans a free workshop for veterans, National Guard members, reservists and their spouses from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 4 in West Des Moines. The session will give entrepreneurs who are …

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