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775 Iowa students earn Biliteracy Seal in initial year

In the past school year, the first year since Iowa launched the Biliteracy Seal recognizing high school students who are proficient in more than one language, 775 students have earned the seal. The award is a recognition …

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Iowa Finance Authority announces 2020 Preferred Lenders

The Iowa Finance Authority today announced that a total of 20 lenders have earned IFA’s 2020 Preferred Lender designation. IFA Preferred Lenders serve as ambassadors for Iowa home buyers seeking assistance with the homeownership process …

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State receives $1.74 million federal grant for opioid intervention program

The State of Iowa will receive a federal grant of nearly $1.74 million to enhance opioid abuse treatment and prevention programs. The Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Program will support the implementation and study of diversion to …

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ciLive to feature everything from “Napoleon Dynamite” to Harley Davidson

Des Moines Area Community College’s annual Celebrate! Innovation event has morphed into a year-long program that will livestream main events featuring everything from “Napoleon Dynamite” actors to the guy who helped  revive Harley Davidson brand.

What …

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Mysterious distribution center, code-named ‘Project Bluejay,’ could bring thousands of jobs to Des Moines metro

Des Moines Register: A massive five-story warehouse and distribution center could bring thousands of jobs to the Des Moines metro. Going by the code name, “Project Bluejay,” the 780,000-square-foot structure would be built on more …

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Variety grants to support projects for Blank Children’s, Iowa Lutheran

The UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Foundation has received grants from two Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa grants to enhance care and facilities for children and families. Blank Children’s Hospital has received a …

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DMACC celebrates grand re-opening of larger Evelyn K. Davis Center

Community members on Wednesday celebrated the grand re-opening of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families in its new location at 1171 Seventh St., on the east edge of the DMACC Urban Campus. 

The newly renovated …

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Oct. 22: Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Conference

Host: Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Council
About: Do you work in planned giving? Planned giving is applicable to many fields including nonprofits, attorneys, financial planners and development officers. Join for a lineup of speakers providing education …

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Forever 21 at Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona may close

Des Moines Register: Forever 21, a fast fashion retailer known for their trendy clothing styles and cheap prices, released a list of stores that could close as part of the company’s bankruptcy. On that list …

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Civica Rx collaboration begins supplying drugs to member hospitals

Civica Rx, a multi-state collaboration among three philanthropies and 40 health systems aimed at addressing hospital generic drug shortages which the Business Record reported on in June, announced it has delivered its first medication to a member …