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City of Des Moines receives national recognition for historic preservation efforts
The National Alliance of Preservation Commissions has selected the city of Des Moines’ Historic Preservation Commission as its Commission of the Year. The commission’s preservation plan, ReflectDSM, developed new approaches for recognizing, supporting, preserving and …
Read MoreStrable appointed Principal Financial Group’s new president, COO
Principal Financial Group has named Deanna Strable as …
Read MoreNine community initiatives receive state grants for college and career access programs
The Iowa Department of Education has awarded $370,622 to nine communities for Local College/Career Access Network (LCAN) activities during the 2024-25 academic year. These initiatives aim to increase postsecondary education credential attainment by addressing community-specific …
Read MoreFire Department announces Mobile Integrated Healthcare program
The Des Moines Fire Department says the launch of Mobile Integrated Healthcare will help reduce the number of unnecessary 911 calls by addressing the needs of a small number of high-volume callers. Department data shows …
Read MoreEras Tour-level effect: New report shows 2024 Iowa State Fair’s economic impact surpasses some Taylor Swift concert stops
The 2024 Iowa State Fair’s attendance was the highest in the event’s 170-year history, and it logged the largest economic impact, contributing $172 million to the state’s GDP and $97 million in personal income.
According …
Read More439 Century and Heritage Farm families honored at the Iowa State Fair
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with Century and Heritage Farm designations, which recognize farms that have been owned by the same …
Read MoreIowa Healthiest State Initiative surveying businesses about obesity prevention, care
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative, in partnership with Iowa State University and the Society of Human Resource Management, is surveying Iowa businesses to assess the business needs, interests, opportunities and challenges related to workplace obesity …
Read MoreIowa Restaurant Association names 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality
The Iowa Restaurant Association has named its 2024 class of 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality honorees.
The association chose the 40 from nominations from across the state. They will be recognized at an awards …
Read MoreIowa Files lecture series begins on Sept. 8
The West Des Moines Historical Society will host the Iowa Files, a free public lecture series, in partnership with the West Des Moines Public Library, for a sixth year. The series kicks off Sept. 8 …
Read MoreHodges named president of new Bank Iowa location
Bank Iowa has named TJ Hodges community bank president of its new location in Johnston. Hodges has more than 10 years of experience in commercial and business lending roles in the Des Moines …
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