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Ray Center and Society for Human Resource Management partner to promote civility at work
The Ray Center at Drake University and the Society for Human Resource Management have launched a partnership to promote civility at work. Using events and resources, the two organizations set a goal of advancing one …
Read MoreIowans recognized at Iowa Cancer Summit
Four Iowans were recognized at the Iowa Cancer Summit for their cancer control efforts, including radon research, cancer screening and collaboration. Nearly 300 people convened in Ankeny for the summit as Iowa is second in …
Read MoreDMACC, ISU announce 3+1 nursing partnership
4 Des Moines karate students to compete in world championship
Four students from the Traditional Karate Academy in Des Moines will represent the United States in the World Traditional Karate Championship in Spain, according to a press release. The students, Julianna Rosendahl, Aidan Rosendahl, Ava …
Read MoreB.Well Foundation to host 5th annual LongShots Basketball Tournament
The B.Well Foundation will host its LongShots 3×3 Basketball Tournament and Community Celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evelyn K. Davis Park. The event is a fundraiser for the Des Moines …
Read MoreZoning board denies request to turn Spaghetti Works space into a bar
The former Spaghetti Works building on Court Avenue will not become a bar, leaving uncertainty around the future of the building.
The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment today denied a request by Larry Smithson …
Read MoreARL launches $6M capital campaign to expand rescue operations
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa announced Monday a new $6 million capital campaign to advance its animal welfare and rescue operations.
The “Transforming the Future of Animal Rescue” campaign will relocate and renovate the …
Read MoreFoley to retire as airport’s executive director in April
Kevin Foley has announced that he will retire as executive director of the Des Moines International Airport Authority, effective April 4, 2025.
Kevin FoleyThe announcement was made in a news release this morning, in …
Read MoreIowa community colleges, private college network enter agreement to streamline transfer process
Iowa’s 15 community colleges have entered into an admission agreement with the Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative (IPTC), a group of 19 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state. The Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee admission …
Read MoreISU business college adds Trinity Health partnership for health care management internships
North Dakota-based Trinity Health has agreed to a partnership with Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business to create internship opportunities for students pursuing a degree in health care management. According to a news release, …
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