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City Council approves $99,000 ammo purchase for Des Moines police in contentious meeting

Des Moines Register: The Des Moines City Council unanimously approved a police request to buy $99,000 in ammunition, to be used on-duty and for training, after Monday’s meeting ended abruptly during emphatic public comment against the …

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Meals From the Heartland retools Hunger Fight, seeks volunteers

With new packaging procedures in place, Meals from the Heartland is seeking to mobilize 2,500 volunteers for this year’s 13th annual Hunger Fight, sponsored by Hy-Vee, Wells Fargo, Corteva, John Deere and Kreg Tool. The …

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Fortress Bank opens West Des Moines loan office

Fortress Bank announced it has opened a loan production office in West Des Moines. The new office at 5000 Westown Parkway, Suite 420, will offer commercial, agricultural, consumer and mortgage lending. Scott Jarvis, senior vice president, …

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2020 Iowa Rural Summit registration begins

The 2020 Iowa Rural Summit is scheduled for Aug. 20-21, bringing together community leaders, resource and service providers to share best practices, new ideas and opportunities for collaboration. Last year’s event drew nearly 400 people …

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New issue of ia Magazine unveiled

Last week, our sister division dsm Magazine took us for a virtual night out with the unveiling of ia, the annual magazine covering arts, culture, food, destinations and more with co-host the River Center in downtown Des Moines. …

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Gov. Reynolds signs executive order restoring ex-offender voting rights, removing Iowa’s last-in-the-nation status

Des Moines Register: Thousands of Iowans with felony convictions who have served their sentences will be allowed to vote in November’s presidential election after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Wednesday restoring their voting …

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Hope Cafe offers free meals

As the need for food grows during the coronavirus pandemic, Hope Ministries is raising awareness of its Hope Cafe, which offers free meals to anyone who needs them. The cafe, at 1310 Sixth Ave., in …

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FNF reports initial quarterly earnings with FGL in its fold

Fidelity National Financial Inc., a Jacksonville, Fla.-based title insurance company that acquired FGL Holdings earlier this year, reported consolidated second quarter financial results that include one month of FGL earnings for the period ended June 30. Fidelity …

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Oakridge Neighborhood receives $25,000 grant from Dahl Trust

Oakridge Neighborhood, a supportive housing and services nonprofit in Des Moines, has received a $25,000 grant from the W.T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust. The money will be used to fund campus improvements to support Oakridge’s …

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Drake University Law School to offer spring enrollment for first time

Drake Law School is offering a spring enrollment option for the first time in its 155-year history, Drake University announced this week. Incoming Drake Law students have the option of beginning law school in January …