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Partnership opens registration for 2025 intern connection program
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the 2025 dates for its intern professional development series, DSM Intern Connection. The series aims to connect college-age interns with community leaders and executives, as well as opportunities …
Read MoreIWD reemployment program receives national award
The American Institute for Full Employment (AIFE) has named Iowa Workforce Development as the recipient of its 2024 Full Employment Award. The national award is given each year to one or more states or individuals …
Read More80/35 Music Festival is canceled this summer
The 80/35 music festival, the two-day festival that …
Read MoreRobert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award nominations now open
Nominations for the Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award are now open through April 15. The Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award was established in 2013 to recognize a current Iowan who has demonstrated exceptional leadership …
Read MoreBig Grove launches new micro-grant program for neighborhood projects
Big Grove Brewery has launched a new micro-grant program to offer direct funding to local projects aiming to enhance or revitalize neighborhoods. The grants will be funded by sales of Big Grove’s new lager, Neighborhood …
Read MoreAthene donates $300,000 to Meals on Wheels for meals for older adults
Retirement services company Athene, headquartered in West Des Moines, has committed $300,000 to WesleyLife Meals on Wheels over a three-year period. The gift will pay for an estimated 31,000 meals over three years for food-insecure …
Read MoreIowa Finance Authority awards grants to Boone, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity affiliates
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors has awarded $100,000 in State Housing Trust Fund grants to Habitat for Humanity affiliates to support the construction of homes in Boone and Knoxville. The award is funded …
Read MoreFor now, restaurants absorbing high cost of eggs
About three months ago, …
Read MoreLSI announces Global Greens’ 2025 season
Lutheran Services in Iowa has announced details for the Global Greens Community Supported Agriculture program’s 2025 season, which runs May 27 to Sept. 23. Global Greens aims to provide Iowans healthy, sustainable food while supporting …
Read MoreMainframe Studios, Des Moines Public Schools partner for First Friday tomorrow
Mainframe Studios has announced its upcoming First Friday event in partnership with Des Moines Public Schools. On Friday, March 7, from 5 to 8 p.m., Mainframe Studios will host a student art exhibition featuring creative …
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