Posts by jretzlaff
Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting partner on new mini-pitch for DMPS schools
Weeks Middle School in Des Moines has a new mini-pitch, a modular sports system that supports basketball, soccer and futsal, as a result of a partnership betwen the Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting. Musco …
Read MoreIowa House passes bill regulating crypto ATMs
A bill that regulates cryptocurrency automatic teller machines has been passed by the Iowa House and is now headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her consideration.
The Iowa House this week passed Senate File 449 …
Read MoreBrazilian scientist whose work has reduced input costs, increased yields, named 2025 World Food Prize laureate
A Brazilian microbiologist whose innovation …
Read MoreBeyond Business Conference 2025 updates announced
Speaker applications and sponsorship opportunities are open for the Beyond Business Conference on Sept. 25. The conference is an event designed for women and gender non-conforming entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to connect and learn. The …
Read MoreDenver-based architecture firm relocating to Des Moines
Studio Siembra, a Latina-owned landscape architecture firm, has announced it will relocate from Denver to Des Moines. The firm offers landscape architecture design and community engagement services, including for populations that may not be well …
Read MoreRedenius promoted to Des Moines’ human resources director
Heather Redenius has been promoted to human resources director for the city of Des Moines, City Manager Scott Sanders announced this week. Redenius has been interim director since James Wells, the department’s former …
Read More2025 statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced
Iowa Travel Industry Partners has announced the recipients of the annual iTIP Foundation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at the association’s annual meeting on June 10 in Winterset. The iTIP Awards are open …
Read MoreBasic income pilot program ends
Two years ago, 110 Central Iowa residents began receiving $500 a month through a community study on how unrestricted cash can reduce poverty and impact the health and well-being of individuals.
The program, called UpLift …
Read More1 in 3 Central Iowa households financially unstable
Young Professionals Connection 25th annual gala announced
Young Professionals Connection will host its annual gala July 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Shop DSM in downtown Des Moines. This year’s gala theme will be Silver …
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