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On the Move: Week of Dec. 1

Samanthya Marlatt
YSS
Promoted to director of youth empowerment and advocacy at YSS
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Soft opening for new teen tech center planned for Friday

Oakridge Studio, a center designed to provide access to technology for teenagers, will have a soft opening Friday for the public. The center, located on the lower level of Mainframe Studios, will be open from …

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DART begins public input sessions on possible service cuts

Officials with Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority will hold their first public input session this evening to discuss a possible 40% reduction in service that could result over the next five years if additional …

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Eat Greater Des Moines transfers Food Rescue Program to Supply Hive

As part of a new partnership, Eat Greater Des Moines has transferred its Food Rescue Program to Supply Hive.

Supply Hive, a Des Moines-based mutual aid organization dedicated to overall well-being and sustainability, assumed operations …

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Jeremy Smith named CEO of Affinity Credit Union

Jeremy Smith will succeed Jim Dean as Affinity Credit Union’s CEO when Dean retires on Jan. 31, 2024. Smith, who’s been vice president of lending for Affinity Credit Union since October 2021, has over 10 …

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Boys and Girls Clubs sets fundraising record at 60th anniversary celebration

Suzie Glazer Burt announces a $4 million gift to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa at the organization’s celebration Nov. 17. Also pictured is Matt Pfaltzgraf, a legacy sponsor of the event. Photo…
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Making it easier to open a small business in Des Moines

Chef and restaurant owner Joe Tripp had hoped to have his newest eating establishment – Basic Bird – up and running last summer.

But the new restaurant won’t open until January, Tripp said. The reason? …

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Miniatures of Des Moines buildings on display

The Des Moines Heritage Trust is hosting a Des Moines Miniature History contest this weekend at the Des Moines Heritage Center. The event will feature several historic Des Moines buildings and a 30-foot model railroad …

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Des Moines Urban Experience receives custodianship of IAAHF

Gary Lawson, founder of the Connect Foundation and the Iowa African American Hall of Fame (IAAHF), along with his daughter, Celeste Lawson, president of the Connect Foundation, transferred custodianship of the IAAHF to the Des …

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Big Grove accepting applications for grants totaling $48,000

Big Grove Brewery opened its grant application window this week for six grants totaling $48,000 that will be awarded to nonprofits in Polk, Johnson and Linn counties. Nonprofits can apply for grants through Dec. 31, …