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By 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 …
Read MoreUNI@DMACC program sees increased spring 2025 enrollment
Enrollment in the UNI@DMACC program has increased 35% for the spring 2025 semester compared with enrollment in the spring of 2024. A total of 170 students are enrolled, up from 126 in the spring of …
Read MoreDOT urges caution after record number of snowplow strikes during Feb. 12 storm
A record number of Iowa Department of Transportation snowplows were hit by vehicles during last Wednesday’s snowstorm, the Iowa DOT said in a news release.
There were 15 snowplow strikes during the Feb. 12 storm, …
Waukee sets special election on gas utility
A special election will be held in Waukee on March 4 to allow voters to decide whether the city should continue to operate a municipally owned gas utility.
In recent years, city officials have heard …
Norwalk Central Development adds new restaurant
The city of Norwalk has announced the opening of Cooper’s Central Table and Cocktails, a new restaurant and cocktail bar in the Norwalk Central development. The restaurant is located at 1400 Chatham Ave., east of …
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