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Genesis Youth Foundation, West Des Moines Community Schools partner

The Genesis Youth Foundation and West Des Moines Community Schools will partner to offer a new after-school program at Indian Hills Junior High School for culturally and linguistically diverse students. The partnership is supported by …

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EFCO CEO Jennings announces leadership succession

Des Moines manufacturing company EFCO Corp. has announced a senior leadership transition. After more than 38 years as chief executive officer, Al Jennings (top) has appointed Executive Vice President Curt Bennethum (bottom) as CEO. Scott…
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Oct. 8: CFA Society Iowa luncheon

Host: CFA Society Iowa
About: Matt Ptak, CFA, director at BlackRock and member of the Renewable Power Group within BlackRock Real Assets, will present on “Investing in Energy’s Future.” This luncheon is open to CFA …

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Another renewable fuel plant closes as Iowa leaders wait for White House biofuels fix

Des Moines Register: An Iowa biodiesel plant announced Tuesday it’s shutting down as Gov. Kim Reynolds warned that federal waivers exempting oil companies from using renewable fuels are hurting the state’s rural economy. Roy Strom, CEO …

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Iowa plans for possible African swine fever outbreak

Iowa is running drills with 13 other states to prepare in case the African swine fever outbreak in other parts of the world reaches the United States, Successful Farming reported. In a four-day effort, state agencies, …

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Volunteers needed for annual Graduation Walk

United Way of Central Iowa is seeking volunteers to support students at risk of not graduating. On Oct. 19, volunteers will team up with Des Moines Public Schools staff members to visit the homes of …

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‘Make It OK’ campaign launches as Capital Crossroads priority

More than 100 mental health advocates and community leaders gathered at Des Moines University today to hear details about Make It OK, a community campaign to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. The statewide initiative, which …

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LGBTQ Legacy Leaders to be recognized

Seven community leaders and role models from across the state have been selected to receive dsm Magazine’s first awards recognizing the important contributions of LGBTQ Iowans. The magazine, part of Business Publications Corp., is partnering …

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Long-Range Planner: Events on tap in October

Below is a curated calendar for the month of September of key business, nonprofit and cultural events of interest to the Greater Des Moines business community. See all events submitted to our calendar here. Events can …

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Collins Aerospace executive aims to calm local jitters

Corridor Business Journal: Collins Aerospace Mission Systems President Phil Jasper predicted stability but little growth in the company’s Cedar Rapids-area workforce in some of the first public comments from local leaders since the new company was …