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Des Moines Prep, iJAG announce partnership
UnityPoint Health opens new mental health clinic
UnityPoint Health Des Moines has opened its new Eyerly Ball building, a certified community behavioral health clinic. The $10.4 million project was funded through support from the Polk County Board of Supervisors, state of Iowa, …
Read MoreDupaco Foundation accepting applications for nonprofit grant program
The Dupaco Foundation has announced applications are now open for its Nonprofit Grant Program. This annual grant program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations whose mission or programs align with one of the foundation’s three …
Read MoreBrian Dieter announces retirement after 17 years as Mary Greeley president and CEO
Brian Dieter, president and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center, has announced his retirement from the leadership position he’s held since July 2008. Before becoming president and CEO, Dieter was the medical center’s chief financial …
Read MoreSimpson names Handley acting president
Simpson College board of trustees chair Terry Handley has been named the college’s acting president after the unexpected death of President Jay Byers on April 17.
Handley, a 2009 Simpson alumnus, joined the college’s board …
Read MoreNonprofit arts and culture groups watching for potential executive orders
Statewide nonprofit and arts and culture groups are saying executive orders could be signed as early as today, possibly affecting how they operate. The anticipated executive orders may involve federal funding cuts and increased scrutiny …
Read More2025 Healthiest State Annual Award winners announced
The Healthiest State Initiative has announced the winners of the 2025 Healthiest State Annual Awards. The winners were recognized during a ceremony at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny for their efforts to improve the …
Read MoreIowa Farm Bureau awards 106 scholarships to current and future college students
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has awarded 106 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors and college students who are continuing their education in agriculture-related fields. This includes 27 first-time recipients and 76 students who had …
Read MoreIndianola council selects next city manager
Jacob Meshke has been hired as Indianola’s city manager.
Jacob MeshkeThe city council on Monday approved an employment agreement with Meshke, who currently is deputy city manager in Brookings, S.D.
Meshke, who will be …
Read MoreRural Mainstreet Index drops to 40.0, bankers support tariffs
The Rural Mainstreet Index, produced by economists at Creighton University, is down for the 19th of the past 20 months.
The index dipped below growth neutral in April, according to …
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