Posts by jretzlaff
Basic 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 …
Read MoreAureon awards 10 Iowa high school students scholarships
Aureon, a Des Moines-based technology solutions company, announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarship program. Ten Iowa high school students were awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships to recognize academic achievements, leadership and community …
Read MoreCommunities receive over $715,000 from Alliant Energy Foundation
In its first Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded over $715,000 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. Community grants were spread across Alliant Energy’s …
Read More2025 LGBTQ Legacy Leader honorees announced
dsm magazine, Business Record’s sister publication, is proud to honor Central Iowa’s LGBTQ community leaders with our annual LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards. This year’s six honorees represent a wide range of vocations, lead with vigor …
Read MorePublic voting starts for ABI’s Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest
Iowa Association of Business and Industry is hosting its annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest, and has narrowed the finalists down to the top 16. Public voting is now open to further narrow the …
Read MoreThe Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective announces speakers and larger footprint
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced keynote speakers, new partners and an expanded footprint for the second year of The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective. The program is a community-driven career development program that aims …
Read MoreBreakfast, brunch restaurant planned in Waukee
The Breakfast Club plans on opening its newest location in Kettlestone Central, a new commercial project under construction at 2285 Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee. The eatery is a part of a chain of restaurants …
Read MoreConstruction to begin soon on Gray’s Station community clubhouse
Construction is expected to begin this summer …
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