Drive-thru flu shot clinic scheduled Saturday

The Polk County Health Department will hold its annual drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon at the health department’s office at 1907 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines. “Swing through …

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Wait — these guys really are collecting for the IRS

Four private debt collection agencies, including a Cedar Falls firm, have been contracted by the Internal Revenue Service to begin collection of overdue federal tax debts next spring, the IRS announced. The new program, authorized under a …

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Voting opens for Community Kickstarter projects

The Wellmark Foundation has received 119 applications for Community Kickstarter grants, and now it’s time for Iowans to vote for their favorite community projects. Each grant will fund up to $10,000 for projects in Iowa …

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Oct. 13: Is the World Really Running Out of Water?

Host: Des Moines metro area Rotary Clubs About: Central Iowa Rotarians and the public are invited to a special event featuring a presentation by international speaker Margaret Catley-Carlson, vice chair of Canada Water Network and chair of…Read More

Nov. 22 to Jan. 1, 2017: Jolly Holiday Lights

Host: Make-A-Wish Iowa About: Jolly Holiday Lights is back and moving to a new location. Come out and celebrate more than 20 years of holiday lights at Adventureland! Bundle up the family and enjoy a 2.5-mile ride…Read More

Car dealer Gabus dies

Longtime car dealer Gene Gabus died Saturday at age 69, The Des Moines Register reported. Gabus’ car lots handled four brands and employed more than 400. Included were Charles Gabus Ford, Kia of Des Moines, …

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Osborn to lead Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Ryan Osborn

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s board has hired Ryan Osborn as the organization’s new president, effective Oct. 17. Osborn, who has been director of advancement at Dowling Catholic High School for the past …

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Osborn to lead Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

Ryan Osborn

Junior Achievement of Central Iowa’s board has hired Ryan Osborn as the organization’s new president, effective Oct. 17. Osborn, who has been director of advancement at Dowling Catholic High School for the past …

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Iowa Food Leadership Reception planned

The Iowa Food Leadership Reception during World Food Prize week will feature appearances by Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa State University President Steven Leath and ISU College of Agriculture Dean Wendy Wintersteen …

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