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Main Street Iowa communities note private investment milestones
Seven Main Street Iowa communities have reached private funding benchmarks, the Iowa Economic Development Authority recently announced.
The Main Street Iowa program provides funding, technical support and resources to improve commercial districts throughout the state. …
Read MoreIEDA board approves contract for N.W. Iowa disaster recovery
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board on Friday approved entering a contract not to exceed $136,000 with Virginia-based ICF Incorporated LLC to help with flood recovery in …
Read MoreDirectors Council’s One Economy report shows racial disparities
The Directors Council (TDC), a nonprofit coalition of Black leaders in the Des Moines area, has released its 2025 One Economy report, which highlights disparities for Black citizens of Polk County in the …
Read MoreCumulus Media announces new Des Moines vice president and market manager
Cumulus Media, an audio-focused media company, has announced Adam Dobbins as the new vice president and market manager of Cumulus Des Moines. Dobbins joins Cumulus Media from Walnut Media in Omaha, where he …
Read MoreIngersoll Theatre gets ready for its next act
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 …
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