Archive for June 2022
Bank of America commits $40M to CDFIs to fund primary health care centers
To increase access to health care services in medically underserved communities, Bank of America announced it has committed $40 million in low-cost, long-term capital to finance the development and expansion of community health care centers and other …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: What to do about guns?
Science magazine debunked a common gun violence myth a couple of weeks ago when it editorialized immediately after the Uvalde, Texas, massacre of 19 elementary students and two teachers.
Mental health isn’t the problem, the …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Leading your team through financial disruption
I recently overheard a young professional bemoaning the “shockingly high” 4.5% rate he’d just locked in for his new mortgage. After assuring him that this rate is still very low historically, it struck me that …
Read MoreWill emerging nonprofit models help sustain local news?
Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a two-part series looking at challenges to business models in the media industry and the possibility of more community-funded models.
Former journalist Kyle Munson traveled to many …
Read MoreDelay in stadium development means related Krause Group projects also will be postponed
The one-year delay in opening Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza also means other related Krause Group projects will likely be completed at dates later than originally planned, people associated with the project said.
The …
Read MoreWhat is assistive technology?
Earlier this year, a veteran got to see a photo of his grandson for the first time.
It was one of many tear-jerking experiences that the staff at Easterseals Iowa gets to experience on a …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Stores have too much stuff. Savvy consumers will benefit.
Remember during the pandemic when you couldn’t find that outdoor furniture you wanted for your patio or that fancy electric gadget? Good news, it’s now in stock. Even better news is that after July 4, …
Read MoreFareway opens new Beaverdale meat market today
Axios Des Moines: Fareway opened its first Des Moines specialty meat market today at 2716 Beaver Ave. There are dozens upon dozens of meats to peruse, like lamb shoulder, lobster tails and swordfish. Beyond the meat …
Read MoreDrake University to convert Holiday Inn Express into dorm
Axios Des Moines: Drake University will convert the former Holiday Inn Express hotel into a college dormitory, according to plans that will be reviewed June 27 by the Des Moines City Council. The two-story hotel at …
Read MoreMPO announced $16.5M in grants for regional transportation projects
The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has announced more than $16.5 million in grants for 13 projects in Central Iowa. According to a news release, the projects include pavement reconstruction in Grimes and an interstate interchange …
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