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HUD makes $123 million available to address youth homelessness; $1 million to Iowa nonprofit
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $51.1 million in youth homelessness system improvement grants to 38 communities across 26 states, Puerto Rico and Guam. The youth homelessness system improvement grants are the …
Read MoreBill to promote stillbirth prevention, supported by Central Iowa advocacy group, heads to Biden
The Central Iowa education and advocacy group Healthy Birth Day is celebrating the final passage of a bill to make more money available nationwide for stillbirth prevention.
Billions of dollars are distributed each year to …
ISU’s David Spalding to retire in 2025
David Spalding, Raisbeck Endowed Dean of the Ivy College of Business and vice president for economic development and industry relations, will retire from Iowa State University during the summer of 2025, the university announced May …
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Des Moines Heritage Trust releases 2024 list of 7 endangered buildings
Seven buildings, including a former one-room school house and the former home of a local businessman, have been named among the most endangered buildings in the metro, according to a list released today by the …
Read MoreArt Center can’t remove ‘Double Site’ – but city potentially could, judge says
A judge ruled Friday that he will continue to block the Des Moines Art Center from removing a 28-year-old art installation in the city of Des Moines’ Greenwood Park but acknowledged that his order will …
Read MorePartnership names Sid Juwarker vice president of economic development
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named Sid Juwarker as its vice president of economic development. In the new role, which begins May 17, Juwarker will work to gather economic development leads of companies across …
Read MoreLocal CEO named finalist for regional EY Entrepreneur of the Year award
Joseph Dunham II, president and CEO of West Des Moines-based OneroRx Inc., is a finalist for Ernst & Young’s (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award. The Heartland Award celebrates entrepreneurs from North Dakota, South …
Read MoreRotary Club Bingo Bash raises nearly $100,000 for local causes
The Rotary Club of Des Moines AM announced that more than 1,100 people came to play bingo at its annual signature fundraiser, Bingo Bash, which was held Feb. 24 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The …
Read MoreSchneider joins Iowa ABI leadership team
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has named Meg Schneider vice president of strategic initiatives and member engagement. Schneider starts her new role today. Her work will focus on maximizing existing partnerships and creating opportunities …
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