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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive going metro-wide on Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive is returning on Saturday. A national effort of NALC, the Stamp Out Hunger food drive asks residents to set food donations out for collection …
Read MoreWDM Chamber opens applications for Reignite CommUNITY
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for the 2025 Reignite CommUNITY event until May 30. The event focuses on action and impact around four pillars: educate, elevate, celebrate and motivate and …
Read MoreProperty tax symposium planned for May 14
The Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa’s annual symposium will be at 7:30 a.m. May 14 at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive. Abir Mandal, co-author of “Securing property tax relief …
Read MoreSenate subcommittee advances amended property tax bill to uncertain future
The future of property tax reform legislation at the Iowa Capitol remained unclear after a Senate subcommittee held a public hearing Wednesday, allowing it to move forward to the next phase.…
Read More49% of corn, 38% of soybeans planted in Iowa
The Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service this week revealed that 49% of corn and 38% of soybeans in Iowa have been planted.
“Farmers …
Read More5-year plan unveiled to address homelessness in Polk County
Scott Jean, CEO and president of EMC Insurance Cos., concluded an event at which the Blueprint to Address Homelessness in Polk County was unveiled by talking about differences between oak trees and redwoods.…
Read MoreOpen house planned at new Monarch Apartments
The public can get a look at Monarch Apartments, Anawim Housing’s new permanent supportive housing community, at an open house that begins at 11:30 a.m. May 14. A program is planned at noon at the …
Read MoreCity of Ankeny opens outdoor 12-court pickleball facility
The city of Ankeny has announced the first phase of the Rally Complex sports facility is now open. Located at 725 S.W. Prairie Trail Parkway, the complex features 12 lighted outdoor pickleball courts, restrooms, a …
Read MoreBravo Greater Des Moines raises $2.5 million in first-time fundraising campaign
Bravo Greater Des Moines has announced that over $2.5 million was raised as part of a one-time endowment campaign for youth arts access benefiting Passport to Culture. Passport to Culture is the only program administered …
Read MoreThe links between unstable housing and health
