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UI’s ‘Mini Medical School’ program comes to Des Moines
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine’s “Mini Medical School” program will hold an event open to the public in Des Moines on Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
The program is …
Read MoreClay & Milk announces ‘indefinite hiatus’
Clay & Milk, a digital publication covering Iowa’s technology and entrepreneurial communities, announced Friday it is on an “indefinite hiatus.”
“I’m proud of what we’ve done, and while I know the …
Read MoreNew report looks at economic needs of Iowa’s minority population
The racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa is changing, and by 2045 nearly 22% of the state’s population is expected to include minorities and mixed-race individuals, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
A need exists …
Read MoreBusiness owners, activists call for more ‘economic pressure’ on anti-LGBTQ bills
By Michael Crumb, Emily Kestel and Sarah Bogaards
More than 60 Des Moines-area small businesses have recently spoken out against proposed legislation at the Iowa Statehouse that they say would negatively affect the LGBTQ community. …
Read MoreIowa Arts Council announces Governor’s Arts Awards
The Iowa Arts Council presented the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards to 10 individuals and organizations that have had a significant impact on the vitality of the arts in Iowa.
The first awards were presented in …
Butler Hegedus named Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year
Kim Butler Hegedus, executive vice president and chief lending officer of Community State Bank, has been named the Business Record’s Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year for 2023.
Each year, one previous Forty Under …
Read MoreARIS announces launch of AgentVizion platform
American Republic Insurance Services, an affiliate of American Enterprise Group Inc. specializing in retirement insurance needs, has announced the launch of Magnifact’s AgentVizion platform, which provides insurance carriers, marketing companies and downline agencies with real-time …
Read MoreBennett named DMACC Foundation board president
Scott Bennett has been named the new president of the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation board of directors.
Bennett has been on the board since 2018, most recently serving as vice president. He replaces …
Read MoreApplications open for 2023 Healthiest State Annual Awards
The Healthiest State Initiative is seeking to recognize Iowa workplaces, education sites, health care providers, communities, youths and other individuals for their efforts to improve the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans.
Applications are …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize announces transition in leadership
Barbara Stinson will step down as president of the World Food Prize Foundation, the organization announced Thursday.
Stinson was named president in November 2019, and assumed the role in January 2020, filling the position after …
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