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Simpson receives $338K NSF grant to redesign data analytics minor
The National Science Foundation has awarded Simpson College a $338,000 STEM grant that will be used over a three-year period to redesign Simpson’s data analytics minor. Simpson’s math department, led by faculty Marilyn Vazquez and …
Read MoreRegistration opens for Meals from the Heartland’s 17th annual Hunger Fight
Meals from the Heartland has set a goal of packaging 2 million meals during its annual Hunger Fight event this fall, according to a news release. Thousands of volunteers are needed to help with the …
Read MoreProgress made on Hubbell’s Extreme Build homes
More than 100 volunteers have worked since Friday building family homes at On With Life’s Ankeny campus, 715 S.W. Ankeny Road. The construction of the homes is part of Hubbell Realty Co.’s sixth Extreme Build …
Read MorePartnership announces 2024 Economic Impact Award recipients
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the winners of its 2024 Economic Impact Awards.
The Partnership revealed this year’s honorees in a news release Wednesday. They will be recognized the winners in-person during an awards …
DMACC announces new course in AI skills for workforce
Des Moines Area Community College today announced it will offer an online certificate class in AI skills. The community college is partnering with the Intel AI for Workforce Program, which is designed to help students …
Read MoreIWD launching new work-based learning webinar series
Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new webinar series with the goal of expanding work-based learning programs across the state by sharing successful models used in Iowa by various industries and employers. The series will …
Read MoreGoodwill of Central Iowa expanding e-commerce operation
Goodwill of Central Iowa has announced it will expand its e-commerce operation at its headquarters in Johnston. The expansion will add 28,000 square feet of dedicated space to sort, post and ship items sold on …
Read More25 districts receive state grants to connect students facing homelessness with resources to attend school
The Iowa Department of Education has announced that 25 school districts received a total of $424,400 in competitive grants to support transportation and basic needs of students and families experiencing homelessness. The districts, including Des …
Read MoreWorld Food and Music Festival set for Aug. 23-25
The 2024 World Food and Music Festival will be held at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines from Aug. 23 to 25. The event will feature nearly 60 food vendors representing over 30 countries …
Read MoreA look at the Des Moines area home building market
Home buyers unable to find existing homes to purchase are turning to new construction, a more readily available option in a tight market.
In the first six months of 2024, 25% of houses sold in …