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Kanzi, world-famous bonobo, dies at Des Moines ape center
By Perry Beeman
Kanzi, a Des Moines resident bonobo known internationally for his communication skills, died Tuesday, most likely of heart disease, the Des Moines-based Ape Initiative reported.
Iowa State University is performing a necropsy. …
Read MoreNew charter school Des Moines Prep wants close ties with business community
Photo of the Week: Lighted Walking Path opens along downtown Hy-Vee
A new art installation has opened along the sidewalk on the south side of the downtown Hy-Vee.
The Lighted Walking Path was created through a partnership between Operation Downtown; the Greater Des Moines Partnership; 420 …
Read MoreNational Bar Association hosting conference in Des Moines
The National Bar Association, the nation’s largest global network of predominantly Black American attorneys and judges founded 100 years ago in Des Moines, will return to Des Moines for its 45th annual Midyear Conference and …
Read MoreBy Degrees Foundation receives $140,000 to expand savings account program
The By Degrees Foundation has received a gift of $140,000 from Mid-Iowa Health Foundation to expand its 529 Savings Account Program to all students at Harding Middle School in Des Moines. Before Mid-Iowa Health Foundation’s …
Read MoreCasey’s stock price surges on strong earnings report
Casey’s General Stores saw its stock price surge this morning after its third-quarter results beat market expectations.
The company, headquartered in Ankeny, reported earnings of $2.33 per share, which beat analysts’ expectations of $2 per …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines’ Edwards announces retirement
Greg Edwards, the president and CEO of Catch Des Moines, will retire later this year after 25 years, the organization announced today.
According to the announcement, Edwards, a Peoria, Ill., native, will step down this …
Read MoreCasey’s partners with Feeding America for round-up fundraiser
Casey’s is partnering with Feeding America to support food banks by collecting register roundups and online donations. The proceeds will go to 60 Feeding America partner food banks in Casey’s communities, and the campaign will …
Read MoreExecutive director of Iowa Safe Schools to step down
Iowa Safe Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment to LGBTQ students, has announced that Becky Tayler will step down as executive director March 1. Tayler will remain involved with the …
Read MoreNational Conference for Women virtual event set for March 5
The National Conference for Women announced the speaker lineup for its second annual virtual gathering on March 5. Keynote speakers include Caitlin Clark, Gloria Steinem and Oprah Winfrey, according to a news release. Other experts …
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