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Community Foundation awards $100,000 grant to Anawim Housing

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded a $100,000 Leadership Grant to Anawim Housing in support of the organization’s Legacy Project. Anawim’s Legacy Project is the first step in a collaborative multi-phase project …

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World Food Prize goes to poverty fighter from Bangladesh

 

Fazle Hasan Abed of Bangladesh, founder and chairperson of an anti-poverty organization, has been named this year’s World Food Prize Laureate. Fazle, who was knighted by the British Crown in 2009, has led BRAC, …

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Mercy completes acquisition of Skiff Medical Center

Following months of study and discussion on the benefits of combining health care operations, Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines has completed its previously announced acquisition of Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Effective today, Skiff is a fully owned …

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Strong Towns exec: Walkers, not cars, drive cities

Charles Marohn, president of the nonprofit Strong Towns, told a Windsor Heights audience Tuesday that the most financially stable cities cater first to pedestrians, then to vehicle traffic.


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Iowa gets $3 million to retrain laid-off Deere workers

Iowa Workforce Development will receive more than $3 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide re-employment and training services to approximately 650 John Deere workers who have been laid off in Ankeny and …

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New Spanish restaurant, thrift store, opening downtown

A Spanish restaurant is to open in a renovated building across from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in the Western Gateway, and HCI Hospice Care Services today opens a thrift shop in the East Village, according to …

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Mid-America index predicts slow growth

A June survey shows many expect slower economic growth for Iowa and other Midwestern states, the Associated Press reported. The survey report issued today shows the Mid-America Business Conditions Index rose to 53.0, from 50.4 …

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DuPont completes spinoff of Chemours

DuPont has completed the spinoff of the Chemours Co. Chemours begins regular trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CC. DuPont common stockholders received one share of common stock of Chemours …

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Lt. governor recognizes artists featured in Iowa Women’s Art Exhibition

Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds honored three Iowans this week for their participation in the inaugural Iowa Women’s Art Exhibition, designed to showcase female artists and celebrate their contributions to the state’s culture. Presented in conjunction …

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Variety to host annual Polo on the Green fundraiser

Variety — the Children’s Charity will once again host its Polo on the Green fundraiser at Powder River Ranch in Cumming. The 19th annual event will be held July 17 and 18. Family Night is …