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Springfield Plastics launches annual fundraiser for cancer research
Springfield Plastics has launched its annual Drain for the Cure campaign to support cancer research, prevention and treatment at the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines as well as the Simmons Cancer Institute in …
Read MoreCorteva, Profluent partner to use AI for more resilient crops
Corteva is partnering with California-based Profluent to use artificial intelligence and gene editing in an attempt to create a new generation of more sustainable, resilient crops, the companies announced today. Under the new partnership, Profluent …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation announces 2026 For Impact Leaders class
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has announced the 2026 For Impact Leaders cohort, who will participate in the nine-month peer learning program launching in January. Sixteen local nonprofit leaders were selected, representing organizations …
Read MoreABI kicks off manufacturing RV tour at Capitol, 3M
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry launched its seven-day RV tour of Iowa manufacturing facilities on Friday.
At …
Read MoreDes Moines Art Center receives grant from Henry Luce Foundation
The Des Moines Art Center has been awarded a $150,000 Responsive Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program to support its upcoming exhibition, “Whisper to a Scream: Women Artists and Minimalism,” scheduled for …
Read MoreGrand View University awarded federal student support grant
Grand View University announced it has received its first federal TRIO Student Support Services grant. The five-year grant, totaling $272,364 annually, will provide enhanced academic, financial education and personal support to 140 students who are …
Read MoreIowa Medical Society releases final Operation IOWA report
The Iowa Medical Society has released its final report for the second Operation I.O.W.A. (Innovative Opportunities for Workforce Action) Phase II. The report is designed to advance the statewide effort started last year to find …
Read MoreBPC, Krause Group partner on Krause Gateway Center event space
Business Publications Corp. has entered into a partnership with Krause Group to serve as the booking and logistics partner for the Krause Gateway Center. According to a news release, the partnership will help advance business …
Read MoreDes Moines University announces new property name
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has officially named its property at 3200 Grand Ave., Des Moines the DMU32 Health and Business Complex. This name intends to honor the university’s legacy at the site …
Read MoreHubbell’s golf outing raises almost $70,000
Hubbell Realty Co.’s 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic, held at Woodland Hills Golf Course in West Des Moines, raised $69,000 to benefit three Iowa organizations. The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, Easterseals Iowa and On …
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