Posts by jretzlaff
Households in need can benefit from dog food giveaway
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa and Des Moines Area Religious Council are hosting Drive-Thru Dog Food Giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday at DMARC, 100 Army Post Road. The event aims to …
Read MoreIowa SHARES award to be presented at 2025 Iowa Hunger Summit
The World Food Prize Foundation announced Ann McGlynn, founder and executive director of Tapestry Farms in Davenport as the recipient of the 2025 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award. McGlynn is recognized for her …
Read MoreEnergizing the corridor: Ankeny council OKs South Ankeny Corridor Revitalization Plan
The Ankeny City …
Read MoreNCMIC names new CEO
NCMIC has appointed David Siebert as its new CEO, effective immediately. Siebert succeeds Mike McCoy, who is retiring after eight years.
Siebert joined NCMIC in …
Read MoreDes Moines clinic acquires portable 3D motion capture lab
The Des Moines University Clinic announced it is now equipped with a state-of-the-art portable 3D motion capture laboratory, the only one of its kind in the Des Moines metro, according to a news release. The …
Read MoreChanges beginning at Wells Fargo in preparation for change to Casey’s Center
Changes will soon be seen at Wells Fargo Arena as …
Read MoreIowa launches new unemployment system
Iowa’s new system for filing an unemployment insurance claim is now live at iowaworks.gov, Iowa Workforce Development announced. For the first time, Iowans can file a claim, participate in reemployment activities and look for a …
Read MoreRefreshed Art Center Café opens, grand opening set for June 26-28
The Des Moines Art Center has announced that the Art Center Café, in partnership with la mie, is now open. The café returns after closing in December 2023 with a counter service eatery serving la …
Read MoreIowa manufacturing exports decline in Q1, index volatile
The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index economic indicator was released today, noting volatility, higher prices and overall weak numbers for the first quarter of 2025.
Produced by economists at …
Read MoreDes Moines Arts Festival announces G. David Hurd Innovator in the Arts recipient
The Des Moines Arts Festival has announced Jill Wells as the ninth recipient of the G. David Hurd Innovator in the Arts. The recognition is given each year to an individual or organization that “fully …
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