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Tours of Des Moines’ ‘Sanford House’ condos available on Aug. 18
The Iowa Architectural Foundation and Iowa Mid-Century Modern plan a mid-century condo tour on Des Moines’ west side on Aug. 18. Participants will tour the “Sanford House” condos at 3660 Grand Ave. and see six …
Read More36 to participate in next West Des Moines Leadership Academy
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy says 36 people will participate in its 2024-25 program. The aim is to use experiential learning and a community project to help emerging leaders improve leadership effectiveness during the …
Read MoreFaaborg family in Radcliffe transitions pig operation to mushroom business at 1100 Farm
After becoming one of the early adopters of a farming practice that would forever change animal agriculture, the Faaborg family in Radcliffe is swapping its concentrated animal feeding operation for mushrooms.
Today, their property is …
Genesis Youth Foundation, Iowa Workforce Development to host job fair
Genesis Youth Foundation, a nonprofit serving immigrant youths and families, announced it will host a job fair on July 31 in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development. The event aims to assist the immigrant and refugee …
Read MoreIowa communities invited to apply to Creative Places Accelerator
The Iowa Arts Council has announced that applications are open for the new Creative Places Accelerator, which will run from Oct. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The Creative Places Accelerator is a program where …
Read MoreMediacom launches mobile phone plans in partnership with Verizon
Mediacom Communications has announced its new mobile phone service Mediacom Mobile. The new service is offered in partnership with Verizon. According to a news release, it is designed to be paired with Mediacom’s internet service. …
Read MoreIowa apprenticeship office recognized as State Apprenticeship Agency
Iowa Workforce Development has announced that the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship has been officially recognized as a State Apprenticeship Agency by the U.S. Department of Labor. The recognition follows Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds recently signing …
Read MorePublic opinion sought on long-range transportation projects
Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on more than 200 transportation projects that could be eligible for federal funding over the next 30 years. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning …
Read MoreHy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. During the pitch competition component of the event, 15 …
Read MoreHousing trust award $400,000 in grants to 11 programs
The Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s board of directors this month has awarded $400,000 in grants to 11 programs through the trust’s Community Investment grantmaking program. The money that was awarded helps programs that support …
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