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Principal Charity Classic partnering to support, adapt Legacy Project

The Principal Charity Classic, with support from Sammons Financial Group, is working with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to evolve the Legacy Project into a work-based learning program to help prepare youths for future employment, …

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YMCA seeing improvements, but new CEO says there’s still more work to be done

A month into his new role as president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, Cameron Nicholson previewed some of the goals and focuses he has for the six branches he now oversees.…

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Statewide survey aims to measure economic impact of horticultural crops

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is conducting a statewide survey to collect new data on the diversity, growth and economic impact of horticultural food crop production in the state for the first …

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2024 Economic Forecast takeaways

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Cautious optimism appeared to be the sentiment from the five economic experts who participated on the Business Record’s annual Economic Forecast event panel on Jan. 24.

Public and private sector leaders …

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Special election set for March 19 in Des Moines

The Des Moines City Council set March 19 as the date to fill an at-large council seat. The seat was previously held by Connie Boesen, who in November was elected the city’s mayor. People interested …

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Iowa Workforce Development announces grants for 2024 summer youth internships

Iowa Workforce Development is offering $250,000 to support summer internship programs in high-demand fields for Iowans aged 14 to 24. Eligible entities include nonprofits, educational institutions, employers and community organizations. Priority funding will be given …

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Chrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 to support girls and women

The Chrysalis Foundation has granted over $100,000 to support girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. In 2024, 27 organizations were awarded Community Partner Grants to invest in the safety, security, education, and …

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Principal to host ‘The Thread Collectors’ authors for International Women’s Day event

Principal announced it will host authors Shauna Edwards and Alyson Richman to celebrate International Women’s Day. Edwards and Richman co-wrote ‘The Thread Collectors’, a novel from the perspective of two women who sew clothes for …

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Partnership’s goal is focus and finish as it celebrates successes, lays out priorities for 2024

The Greater Des Moines Partnership touted its successes of the past year and laid out its goals and priorities for the year to come during its annual dinner celebration Thursday evening, saying the need to …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 26

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 …