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Winefest event this week to benefit Urban Dreams employment program
Urban Dreams and Winefest are hosting Sip for the Future, an exclusive wine flight event, on April 10 at 6 p.m. at the Wellmark Urban Dreams Community Center. Guests at the event will be served …
Read MorePolk County inviting input on Community Health Improvement Plan
Polk County has announced three opportunities for the public to provide input on its next Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan will be based on the findings of the Community Health Needs Assessment, which …
Read MoreDSM Fellowship Program 2025-26 cohort announced
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the 2025-26 cohort of the DSM Fellowship Program, a professional development initiative that aims to attract, develop and retain early career professionals. The cohort began its programming April …
Read MoreDes Moines library director Sue Woody announces retirement
Des Moines Public Library Director Susan A. Woody has announced she is retiring. Her last day will be June 30.
Woody, from Des Moines, has served as library director since June 2018. …
Read MoreWhat to watch as US stock markets fall
After weeks of tariff talks, President Donald Trump this week announced the tariff percentage he would assign to each trading partner. China, one of the U.S.’s largest trading partners, responded by matching Trump’s tariff rate on …
Read MoreRural Iowa growth funding awarded to 2 cities, 2 counties
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $40,000 in grants to support growth in two rural towns and two counties: Imogene in southwest Iowa, Sibley in the northwest, Calhoun County in northwest Iowa, and northeastern …
Read MoreReynolds announces members of Iowa DOGE task force
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that the new Iowa DOGE Task Force held its first meeting that day, and she released a list of task force members. Reynolds had announced the new Department of Government …
Read MoreKimberly Baeth launching Cutting Edge Success
Entrepreneur Kimberly Baeth is launching her new venture, Cutting Edge Success, which aims to help businesses scale and achieve long-term growth through consulting, marketing services and leadership development. Baeth is launching the company after selling …
Read MoreState treasurer returns unclaimed money to YMCA of Greater Des Moines
State Treasurer Roby Smith has presented a check from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines for $5,112.08 in unclaimed funds owed to the organization, a news release said. The Great …
Read MoreHope Ministries announces new president and CEO
Hope Ministries, a nonprofit that serves those experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse or addiction in Central Iowa, has announced the appointment of Cole Lindholm as its new president and CEO. Lindholm steps into the role after …
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