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MPO accepting public comment on transportation project funding

Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on which of 26 local transportation projects they would like to see receive funding from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. The projects …

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Ryan Baber promoted to executive chef of Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

Bruce Gerleman, owner of Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, has announced that Ryan Baber has been promoted to the role of executive chef at Splash. Baber has served as the sous chef at Splash for …

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The Mutual Group provides stability to GuideOne, intends to add members

The Mutual Group, launched in December by Bain Capital Insurance with GuideOne as its inaugural member, “fully expects” to continue adding members while it focuses on supporting GuideOne and increasing its surplus, the Mutual Group …

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Ellipsis completes renovations on youth independent living apartments

Ellipsis Iowa, a youth services and shelter organization, has finished renovations of a Des Moines facility that offers 12 efficiency apartments for youths and young adults ages 16 to 21. The renovated apartments are part …

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175 grants awarded to enhance agricultural education for Iowa students

The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation has awarded 175 grants to schools across Iowa to bolster the integration of agriculture into classroom instruction or after-school programs with an academic focus. The Agriculture in the Classroom teacher …

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Care Initiatives selects Blue Stone Therapy as new rehabilitation services provider

Beginning April 1, Blue Stone Therapy, will be the sole provider of rehabilitation services – including physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy – for Care Initiatives’ almost 60 senior care facilities throughout Iowa. Blue …

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Reynolds pushes tax breaks for child care centers

mproving access to child care has been a bipartisan priority at the Iowa Statehouse for years. Although no single strategy will bridge the gap between the number of spaces available and what the state’s families …

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Catholic Charities executive director announces upcoming retirement

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Barbara Quijano Decker, executive director of Catholic Charities – Diocese of Des Moines, has announced her retirement effective Sept. 27, 2024, after five years leading the social ministry nonprofit. During her tenure, …

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, UScellular announce winners of Black History Month art contest

UScellular has announced the winners of its sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. Members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa were encouraged to …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Feb. 23

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 …