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Will the Bucs make RecPlex their permanent home?
Registration, keynote announced for Athene Black and Brown Business Summit
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened registration for the fifth annual Athene Black and Brown Business Summit and announced Christine Hà as the keynote speaker. Christine Hà is a Vietnamese American chef, …
Read MoreHy-Vee acquires naming rights to GrimesPlex
The city of Grimes announced today that Hy-Vee has signed a five-year naming rights agreement for the GrimesPlex. The 50-acre multisport turf complex will now be known as the Hy-Vee MultiPlex Powered by the City …
Read MoreDes Moines, suburban DART members reach agreement to work on public transit redesign
Several member communities of Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority have agreed to work together to redesign public transit and remain members of the agency, they announced today.
According to a …
Read More2025 Heart Ball campaign co-chairs announced
Matt Leaders, vice president and general manager of the Central Iowa division for Graham Construction Co., and Craig Erickson, commercial development and energy services market leader for Shive-Hattery, are the volunteer co-chairs for the American …
Read MoreIEDA board approves assistance to 6 companies
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board approved Nov. 15 assistance for a Dubuque manufacturer, innovation funding for five Iowa startups and a Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant, according to a news release.
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Read MoreState reopens child care incentive grants to businesses
The state of Iowa has reopened its Child Care Business Incentive Grant, which helps businesses and employers cover the costs of infrastructure required to build child care centers, either on-site or in their community. The …
Read More2024 Philanthropy Day award winners recognized
The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals today recognized the 2024 Philanthropy Day award winners at the 39th Annual Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. The Philanthropy Day awards recognize individuals and organizations that …
Read MoreDMU names Levy as director of global health
Keyah Levy has been named the new director of global health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the university announced this week. Levy previously served as vice president for diversity, equity …
Read MoreWagoner named Indianola’s deputy city manager
The city of Indianola has named Wade Wagoner its new deputy city manager – chief of development and operations, effective Dec. 12. He succeeds Charlie Dissell, who accepted an assistant city manager role …
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