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ICON Water Trails hires Oppel as executive director

Stephanie Oppel, pictured, has been named the new executive director of ICON Water Trails.

The organization announced her hiring today, saying Oppel will begin her new duties on Sept. 25.

Oppel’s hiring comes almost a …

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2023 Principal Charity Classic raises over $8M for children’s charities

The Principal Charity Classic announced that its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities. The annual PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $53.7 million for …

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CyTown welcomes McFarland Clinic as first tenant

Above is a rendering of a completed CyTown between Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum in Ames. It was announced that McFarland Clinic will be CyTown’s first tenant. The image was provided by the ISU…
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Principal hires George Maris as chief investment officer, global head of equities

Principal Asset Management announced that George Maris is joining the firm as chief investment officer and global head of equities. In the role, he’ll take on leadership responsibilities across the equities’ platform, including managing 126 …

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Mainstream Living names Kris Eastman next president and CEO

The Mainstream Living board of directors announced that Kris Eastman will become the nonprofit disability and mental health provider’s next president and CEO. Eastman has been with Mainstream Living for 37 years, starting her career …

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DMARC food pantries see record high traffic in August as first-time visitors increase

This line chart shows the increase in food pantry visitors through August compared to previous years. Image provided by DMARC

The Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network served nearly 24,000 unique individuals in …

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Veridian Credit Union to host Community Shred Day in three Iowa communities

Veridian Credit Union will provide mobile shred trucks in three communities across Iowa this fall for Community Shred Day. Each event is free and open to the public to promote the importance of shredding unwanted, …

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Food Bank of Iowa receives $472,900 from Hy-Vee’s 100 Million Meals Challenge

The Food Bank of Iowa received $472,900.31 in its first donation through Hy-Vee’s 100 Million Meals Challenge, which is helping 18 Feeding America food banks across eight states alleviate hunger. The donation to the Food …

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Architectural tour of Iowa State University planned

The Iowa Architectural Foundation is offering its first ever architectural tour of the Iowa State University in Ames. The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. The tour begins at Memorial Union, 2229 Lincoln …

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Either/Or, a ‘homey, comfortable’ restaurant, opens Sept. 15

Either/Or, a sister establishment to Lua Brewing, is scheduled to open Sept. 15 at 6222 Grand Ave. in Des Moines in a space that once was occupied by an auto parts store. The building’s formerly…