The World Food Prize Foundation will host its annual Iowa Hunger Summit on July 30 at the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates. The free event, centered on the theme “From the Ground Up,” aims to symbolize how lasting change requires a lifelong commitment to nutrition, from infancy to older adulthood, according to a news release. The…

Iowa Safe Schools has announced Harvey Guillén as the keynote speaker for its 20th annual Governor’s Conference on LGBTQ Youth, taking place April 11. Guillén is best known for his role as Guillermo de la Cruz in FX’s comedy “What We Do in the Shadows.” He has received five Critics Choice Award nominations and is…

Balance Autism, a statewide provider of autism services, announced its acquisition of Metro West, an autism services provider in Clive. The partnership aims to expand the reach and effectiveness of support services available to the autism community, a news release said. Balance Autism said it will integrate Metro West’s methodologies and staff to expand its…

By Perry Beeman Kanzi, a Des Moines resident bonobo known internationally for his communication skills, died Tuesday, most likely of heart disease, the Des Moines-based Ape Initiative reported. Iowa State University is performing a necropsy. Kanzi, 44, was being treated for heart disease. Kanzi could associate abstract symbols called lexigrams with various words and objects. He…

Clive is accepting applications to fill a City Council seat that will be open following council member Srikant Mikkilineni’s resignation on April 11. The council elected to fill the position by appointment at its March 13 meeting. To apply, individuals can submit a cover letter and resume to the Clive City Clerk’s Office for consideration. Submissions can…

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its 2025 federal policy agenda Tuesday, ahead of the Partnership’s annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C. The trip is set for May 7-9. On the trip, attendees from across the region will meet with members of Iowa’s congressional delegation, the administration and their staff to discuss federal priorities, according to a news…