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Young Professionals of Iowa holding annual conference Friday
The Young Professionals of Iowa is hosting its annual statewide gathering of young professionals on Friday, Oct. 18, in Ankeny, a news release said. Attendance is open to professionals working in all industries, public or …
Read MoreMercy College gala raises $187,000 for student support
Mercy College of Health Sciences raised $187,000 to support scholarships and student emergency needs during its recent Legacy of Faith Gala. The event also celebrated the college’s 125th anniversary. “This incredible generosity by our community …
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs partners to host DMPS Options Academy program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is partnering with Des Moines Public Schools to provide an additional location for the district’s Options Academy program at the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club on Drake …
Read MoreMy City My Health hosting third annual Des Moines conference
My City My Health, a nonprofit holding a national series of conferences on health equity, is holding its third annual event in Des Moines on Nov. 15. The My City My Health conferences aim to …
Read MoreHolmes Murphy, BrokerTech Ventures to host international insurtech founders
Holmes Murphy and BrokerTech Ventures will co-host the the second annual Rapid Global Insurtech Accelerator (RGIA) with InsurTech Israel. The accelerator will bring 14 insurtech startup founders who represent six of seven continents to Holmes …
Read MoreICON marks $100M in funds raised for water trails projects
ICON Water Trails celebrated a big fundraising milestone Thursday evening, …
Read MoreBest of the West Award voting now open
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened voting for its Best of the West awards, a community vote contest. There are over 100 award categories, and participants can submit votes for each category …
Read MoreHoQ owners to open Flora at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Chef Suman and Dr. Cynthia Hoque, owners of Des Moines restaurant HoQ, plan to open Flora in the former Trellis Café space at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Trellis, which has operated at the …
Read MoreIowa hotel association recognizes 2024’s top operator
The Kinseth siblings — Leslie, Bruce and Gary Kinseth and Linda Skinner — of Kinseth Hospitality Cos., have been named the 2024 Hoteliers of the Year by the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association. During the …
Read MoreWDM Chamber announces launch of new WDM Chamber Foundation
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a new nonprofit organization created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to focus on community and regional needs, the chamber announced Monday. According to …
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