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Central Iowa Shelter and Services honors 3 supporters of homelessness work

Central Iowa Shelter and Services is hosting its annual Heroes for Homeless fundraising event on May 2 at the Hilton Downtown Des Moines. This event will recognize three community supporters of those experiencing homelessness: Iowa …

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West Bancorporation announces first-quarter earnings

First-quarter financial results for West Bancorporation Inc., the parent company of West Bank, were better than expected, president and CEO David Nelson said during a recent earnings report.

“Hopefully we have found the bottom in …

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United Way of Central Iowa’s Stuff the Bus gathers books for Central Iowa children

United Way of Central Iowa will host its annual Stuff the Bus book drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14 at Athene USA in West Des Moines. The event is part of …

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Lt. Gov. Gregg nationally recognized with NLGA Government Innovators Award

Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg was recognized as the 2024 winner of the Government Innovators Award, presented by the National Lieutenant Governors Association. The award is presented annually to a lieutenant governor or second-in-command in …

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Partnership unveils goals for DSM Workforce Collaborative

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s DSM Workforce Collaborative has outlined strategic objectives and goals to further advance regional workforce needs. The DSM Workforce Collaborative focuses on strengthening the current and future workforce by identifying workforce …

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Naig announces investments in 14 Iowa urban water-quality projects

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will invest in 14 urban water-quality projects within communities of all sizes across the state, including five in Central …

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Nationwide analysis: GDP growth slows, but topline number ‘overstates weakness’ in economy

An analysis released Thursday by Nationwide on recent weaker-than-expected U.S. economic growth data for the first quarter of 2024 tried to calm some fears of a deeper economic downturn.

Nationwide Senior Economist Oren Klachkin said …

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USDA Rural Development invests $13.4 million in clean energy, biofuels projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development state director in Iowa, Theresa Greenfield, announced Tuesday that USDA is investing $10.6 million in 78 projects across the state to lower energy bills, generate new income and …

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Ankeny to host final transportation master plan open house

The city of Ankeny will host an open house from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on May 8 to present the final recommendation of the Ankeny Transportation Master Plan, also called the TMP. The open house …

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With the Iowa Legislature adjourned, Fearless reviews what will affect Iowa women the most

Lawmakers approved numerous plans that will directly affect Iowans before they adjourned April 20. Other policy proposals related to women’s and gender issues didn’t make it through.

Below is a brief survey of legislation and …