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Grateful Giving releases first Most Giving Companies in Iowa report
The Grateful Giving Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, released its inaugural Most Giving Companies in Iowa report on June 11.
The nonprofit’s vision is to provide companies the ability to put a small portion of every transaction …
Read MoreBondurant adds 2 new certified sites, opening over 200 acres for industrial growth
Bondurant has added two certified sites to its economic development arsenal, city officials announced Thursday.
City officials were joined at City Hall by Debi Durham, executive director of the Iowa Economic Development …
Trellis Café chef retiring
Chef Lisa LaValle has announced her retirement from Trellis Café at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, effective at the end of October. LaValle has been both chef and owner of Trellis Café for over …
Read MoreHomemakers Furniture announces new president
Homemakers, an Urbandale-based furniture retailer, announced the appointment of Roger Merschman as its new president in a news release. Merschman transitioned from his previous position as vice president. “I am honored to take on the …
Read MoreBravo announces 17 spring grant recipients
Bravo Greater Des Moines announced $663,600 in grant investments it has made through three grant programs this spring.
Eight organizations are receiving Capital Project Grants, which provide funding to arts, culture and heritage nonprofits for capital …
Read MoreDowntown Des Moines hosts Cajun Fest this weekend
Cajun Fest is Saturday at Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines. The festival will offer authentic Southern food, all-you-can-eat crawfish flown in from New Orleans, specialty drinks, live music and entertainment from NOLA Jazz Band, …
Read MoreThe Directors Council holding 20th-anniversary event Saturday
The Directors Council, a nonprofit consisting of Black CEOs and executive directors from several Des Moines-area organizations, is holding an event Saturday in celebration of its 20th anniversary. At the event, The Directors Council will …
Read MoreEcoEngineers’ new education program focuses on farm-to-fuel carbon footprint
EcoEngineers, an international renewable energy consulting, auditing and advisory firm based in Des Moines, is launching a new executive education program for farmers and agribusinesses to learn about life-cycle analyses (LCA). The LCA Academy will …
Read MoreUnityPoint Health names Gregory Johnson chief medical officer
Dr. Gregory Johnson will be the next chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health, effective July 8. In the position, Johnson will lead UnityPoint Health’s provider workforce and enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality of care, patient …
Read MoreIRS announces tax relief for taxpayers affected by severe storms, tornadoes, flooding in Iowa
The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Iowa that were affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred on May 20. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024, …
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