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Primary Health Care CEO announces retirement after 24-year tenure
Kelly Huntsman, CEO of the Des Moines-area Primary Health Care Inc., will retire in 2025, the nonprofit announced in a news release. Huntsman has been with PHC for 36 years, including 24 years as CEO. …
Read MoreNew survey finds ‘committed yet strained’ nonprofit sector in Central Iowa
United Way of Central Iowa, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Bravo Greater Des Moines have released the results of a new survey that found Central Iowa’s nonprofit sector is “committed yet strained” …
Read MorePublic hearing on housing report set for Nov. 4
The Des Moines City Council will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4 to review and receive comments about the 2024 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing. The U.S. Department of Housing and …
Read MoreDes Moines Arts Festival wins awards in international competition
The 2023 Des Moines Arts Festival received 13 awards from the International Festivals & Events Association. The annual arts festival was among the events from around the world recognized during the association’s Pinnacle Awards. Awards …
Read MorePR association recognizes Drake professor
Kelly Bruhn, a Drake University associate dean and educator, has received the 2024 Outstanding Educator Award from the Public Relations Society of America, an organization that serves over 400 professional and student communications chapters in …
Read MoreSpina Bifida Association of Iowa holding 50th anniversary gala
The Spina Bifida Association of Iowa will hold its 50th anniversary gala on Nov. 9, according to a news release. The Iowa nonprofit aims to enhance the lives of those affected by spina bifida through …
Read MoreFood Bank of Iowa raises nearly $170,000 for childhood hunger
The Food Bank of Iowa raised $169,588 during its second annual Drive Away Childhood Hunger golf tournament on Sept. 26. The funds will support the Food Bank’s 162 school pantries and its BackPack Program, which …
Read MoreGrinnell College extends president’s contract by five years
Grinnell College’s trustees announced they have entered a five-year contract extension with President Anne F. Harris. Under this contract, her service in the role will extend through June 30, 2030. Harris joined Grinnell in 2019 …
Read MoreKvalheim receives 2024 Tocqueville Society Award
The United Way of Central Iowa has announced Grant Kvalheim, president and CEO of Athene, as the recipient of the 2024 Tocqueville Society Award. Past awardees select the recipient from Tocqueville Society members who demonstrate …
Read MoreDes Moines to host first and second rounds of 2028 NCAA Championships
The NCAA has announced that Des Moines will host the first and second rounds of the Division 1 men’s basketball championships in March 2028, according to a news release from Catch Des Moines. Des Moines …
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