Archive for June 2023
Bravo announces more than $508K in grants for arts, culture capital projects
Bravo Greater Des Moines has awarded $508,600 in grants to nonprofits and local communities for arts and cultural capital projects According to a news release, projects include the purchase of equipment, the acquisition of space …
Read MoreAnawim hosting event celebrating those who have overcome homelessness
Anawim Housing and community partners are hosting the annual Rising Toward Community event on June 21. The event celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals and families who have overcome homelessness on their journey to …
Read MoreJuneteenth holiday observed today
Juneteenth is observed today as a federal holiday, recognizing the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, which came more than two months after the Civil War ended. …
Read MoreIEDA awards tax credits to help increase manufacturing, add jobs
Three companies have been awarded tax credits and refunds that will support $26 million in capital investments that will create nearly 90 jobs.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced the awards on Friday.
They support …
Reynolds announces Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition
Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition. The competition challenges lending institutions and real estate professionals in Iowa to promote financial literacy and homeownership among all Iowans. The winning idea …
Read MoreChildServe honors SVPA Architects, Chris and Mary Risewick as ChildServe Champions
ChildServe has announced the recipients of this year’s ChildServe Champions award. SVPA Architects and Chris and Mary Risewick have been honored for their support in advancing ChildServe’s mission. SVPA Architects, a long-standing collaborator, has donated …
Read MoreDave & Buster’s hiring for 175 positions
Dave & Buster’s, a restaurant and entertainment venue, has begun hiring workers for the company’s new West Des Moines location.
The Texas-based chain began planning the West Des Moines venue more than three years ago. …
Rural economy expands despite growing fears of drought
Iowa’s rural economy expanded in June as hiring expectations improved, but despite increased optimism concerns over drought grew, according to a monthly survey of rural bank managers.
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index showed that the …
Read MoreDMACC Foundation offers record scholarship fund for fall 2023
The DMACC Foundation has achieved a record-breaking year by raising over $2.2 million for scholarships. Des Moines Area Community College encourages students to apply for these scholarships before the July 15 deadline. The scholarships, ranging …
Read MoreUNI restructures health programs to launch new School of Health and Human Sciences
The University of Northern Iowa has created the School of Health and Human Sciences to address the rising need for health professionals in Iowa. Approved by the Iowa Board of Regents, the reorganization of health-focused …
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