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EcoEngineers’ new education program focuses on farm-to-fuel carbon footprint

EcoEngineers, an international renewable energy consulting, auditing and advisory firm based in Des Moines, is launching a new executive education program for farmers and agribusinesses to learn about life-cycle analyses (LCA). The LCA Academy will …

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UnityPoint Health names Gregory Johnson chief medical officer

Dr. Gregory Johnson will be the next chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health, effective July 8. In the position, Johnson will lead UnityPoint Health’s provider workforce and enterprise-wide initiatives focused on quality of care, patient …

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What they’re checking out: Week of June 14

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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On the Move: Week of June 14

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Department of Education announces 5 Credentials to Child Care Careers pilot programs

The Iowa Department of Education announced five Iowa school districts have been selected to pilot a new program leveraging school-community partnerships to expand access to child care while supporting high school students earning a national …

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Optimae launches intensive residential services, opens new home in Ames

Optimae LifeServices announced that its Community Services division is now providing Intensive Residential Services in Story County, opening its first intensive residential service home in Ames. The opening of the home is a collaboration between …

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Dress for Success Des Moines announces Rachelle Keck as speaker for annual luncheon

Dress for Success Des Moines announced that its annual Success Luncheon will feature speaker Rachelle Keck, president of Grand View University. The 2024 luncheon theme, “Stepping into Success,” celebrates the work of the Career Center, …

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Making donating blood a ‘more pleasing experience’

LifeServe Blood Center has moved to its new offices at 5625 N.W. Johnston Drive in Johnston. The two-story building (top photo) includes more than 56,500 square feet of space. Photos, from left to right on…
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Greater Des Moines Partnership, city of Des Moines to host multicultural reception

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced that it will host a multicultural reception on June 25 in partnership with the city of Des Moines. The free event aims to provide networking opportunities for those in …

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden earns accreditation award for volunteers

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden was recently reaccredited as a Service Enterprise by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement. This national distinction is awarded to nonprofits and public organizations that effectively leverage volunteers …