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Water utility launches first phase of lead service line replacement program
Des Moines Water Works has launched a program to replace about 1,000 residential lead water service lines in the city of Des Moines, focusing the first phase of the effort on homes in a portion …
Read MoreDrake University professors to host free virtual event on generative AI
Two Drake University professors, Chris Porter, the director of Drake’s artificial intelligence program and an associate professor of computer science, and Chris Snider, a professor in the Drake’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will …
Read MoreIowa Donor Network announces new CEO
Iowa Donor Network has announced Philip Blumberg as the organization’s new CEO. Blumberg will take over in mid-October, following Suzanne Conrad’s 28 years in the role. Blumberg’s most recent role was chief clinic …
Read MoreNew group formed to tackle homelessness in Polk County
The first steps in a five-year strategic plan to address homelessness in Polk County have been taken by a group committed to ensuring that everyone in the county has a safe place to call home.…
Read MoreBatch and Build watershed for improved water quality starts
Construction is starting on a “batch and build” water quality project in Tama and Grundy counties. This project, led by Heartland Co-op, will include the installation of 14 saturated buffers and four bioreactors. These proven …
Read MoreEllipsis opens new campus to for all-girls foster group care
Youth services nonprofit Ellipsis opened its new Barbara Lee Noble Campus, pictured at right, in Des Moines on Wednesday. The new all-girls campus offers 10 foster group care beds for girls ages 12-17 and eight …
Read MoreCIWW resumes commercial irrigation
Central Iowa Water Works has announced commercial irrigation and lawn watering can resume today as part of the phased exit from the Stage III lawn watering ban that began June 12. Commercial customers are asked …
Read MoreNewton Rail Park could have generational economic development impact, leaders say
Newton officials today celebrated the start of what they say is its biggest economic development project in 75 years.
About 50 people gathered at the Jasper County Courthouse in …
Read MoreCaitlin Clark Foundation supports Des Moines students
Ahead of the new school year, the Caitlin Clark Foundation hosted an event at McCombs Middle School to support nearly 500 students from Des Moines Public Schools and local parochial schools. The foundation distributed meals, …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation awards Leadership Grants to food insecurity, housing programs
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines recently awarded Leadership Grants totaling $300,000 to support two community initiatives. Grants have been awarded to the Urbandale Food Pantry in recognition of the Community Hub Space and …
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