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Data in the 2020 One Economy report tells a story about the disparities Black residents in Polk County face. For example, in 2019, Des Moines was named the 10th-best city for business and careers; however, …
Polk County Conservation has announced dates for a dedication ceremony and opening weekend for the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park on the south side of Des Moines. A formal dedication ceremony …
Bills that are trying to strip rights away from members of the LGBTQ community are continuing to hurt Iowa and its efforts to retain and attract top talent, owners of small businesses in Valley Junction …
The Business Record launched its racial equity advisory board in 2020 as an initiative of the newsroom to regularly hear feedback about how coverage could be more representative and what stories related to racial equity …
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the fourth annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit. The conference is set for Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, and will support …
The West Des Moines Human Rights Commission and MLK Day Planning Committee honored Al Womble, political director for the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, and Des Moines University with Community Leadership Awards for their outstanding …
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced its seventh annual Mentoring for Women event, to be held on March 8 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona. The full-day event aims to …
Events honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. are scheduled around Central Iowa today. Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts will be the keynote speaker at Des Moines Public Library’s celebration starting at …
The Des Moines Public Library will host a program celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at the Forest Avenue Library, 1326 Forest Ave. in Des Moines. …
Schabel Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, is set to host a virtual roundtable from 12 to 1 p.m. on Jan. 19. The discussion will explore the …
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