Archive for April 2023
UNI student Lexi Gause honored as Newman Civic Fellow
Campus Compact has announced its 2023-2024 cohort of Newman Civic Fellows, including Lexi Gause from the University of Northern Iowa.
Lexi GauseThe Newman Civic Fellowship is a prestigious recognition that honors students who have …
Read MoreIowa Insurance Division hosting event series for child care providers
To help address the state’s child care crisis, the Iowa Insurance Division is launching an initiative that aims to connect child care providers with the resources they need to run successful child care businesses. Called …
Read MoreGoogle announces first Iowa digital coach to serve Iowa entrepreneurs
Google and Main Street America have announced that Lindsey Newland will serve Iowa small businesses as Google’s first Grow with Google digital coach in the state. Digital coaches are local marketing experts and entrepreneurs who …
Read MoreQuarterly report shows increasing foot traffic, economic momentum downtown
Downtown Des Moines saw foot traffic increase to an average of 83% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, according to a new quarterly report published by the Greater …
Read MoreIEDA approves innovation funding to three Iowa startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Monday innovation funding for three startups through Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative. The Innovation Fund was created as part of the initiative to offer additional funding opportunities to …
Read MoreReligious leaders send letter to governor, lawmakers, seeking food assistance bill that ‘reflects our state’s generosity and compassion’
More than 200 leaders from Iowa’s interfaith community have sent Gov. Kim Reynolds and legislative leaders a letter opposing a bill that would create additional administrative hurdles for food assistance recipients if it becomes law.…
Read MoreCity of Johnston awarded tree grant through MidAmerican Energy
MidAmerican Energy has awarded a $3,000 grant to the city of Johnston for its “Trees Please!” program aimed at improving energy efficiency through tree planting. The funding will go toward adding shade along the Green …
Read MoreFormer Iowan raising money for voter identification project
Here is something you don’t see every day: a former Iowan, tapping Hollywood glitterati to raise money for a voter identification project in Texas.
Comedian/actor Jim Turner, son of Iowa sportscaster and hall of fame …
River cleanup and action program launches April 14
Iowa Rivers Revival, a statewide environmental nonprofit, is launching a new program called Service Squad on April 14. The program aims to educate Iowa’s residents on the importance of clean waterways, create cleaner rivers, and …
Read MoreDowntown Farmers’ Market opening day announced
Des Moines is set to host the opening day of the Downtown Farmers’ Market on May 6. The market, which takes place every Saturday from May through October, supports over 300 local small businesses from …
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