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Valley West Mall new owner to be known soon
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation holding discussion on effects of new tax law
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is hosting an event on how the newly signed tax legislation, effective July 4, may reshape the landscape for charitable giving. This session will break down the new …
Read MoreDrake University announces new board of trustees chair, four new trustees
Drake University has named Paul Schickler as the new chair of its board of trustees, succeeding Mark Ernst for a three-year term that began July 1. Schickler is a longtime board member and former president …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation promotes Toribio to chief marketing officer
Emily Toribio has been promoted to chief marketing officer of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. Toribio joined the Community Foundation in January 2024 as vice president of marketing and communications. In …
Read MoreNorthside Market returns to Highland Park neighborhood Sunday
The Highland Park Business District has announced the return of Northside Market on Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 70 local makers and artists offering a range …
Read MoreWinnebago announces consolidation, layoffs
Winnebago Industries’ motorhome division announced Wednesday that it plans to consolidate its Iowa operations and lay off more than 100 employees.
The company operates four facilities in Iowa in Forest City, Lake Mills, Charles City …
Read MoreNew water quality project planned for Central Iowa
The state agriculture department is partnering with multiple groups on a water quality improvement project in Central Iowa.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is working with the Boone County Soil and Water …
Read MoreCost of Reimagining Education initiative cut to $265 million
A whittled-down version of a proposal to modernize schools in the Des Moines district received support from the school board on Tuesday, moving the district closer to asking voters to raise property taxes to pay …
Read MoreSchabel joins Iowa Women’s Foundation as vice president of programs
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced Claudia Schabel, founder of workplace culture and leadership consulting firm Schabel Solutions, as its new vice president of programs. In her new role, Schabel will lead programming …
Read MoreUnited Way of Central Iowa announces new board leadership
The United Way of Central Iowa board of directors has announced the appointment of a new board chair, Monica Friedman, and seven new board members, who began their two-year terms on July 1. Friedman is …
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