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Honorary roadway sign to be unveiled in Valley Junction on Friday

City officials, members of the Long family and the Valley Junction neighborhood will gather at 1:30 p.m. Friday outside of the Eddie Davis Community Center at 1312 Maple St. in West Des Moines for the …

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Drake reappoints Hernandez to lead Zimpleman College of Business

With his initial contract set to expire this fall, Alejandro Hernandez was reappointed as Drake University’s dean of the Zimpleman College of Business. As dean, Hernandez has helped implement several programs and initiatives. Those include …

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Eight companies share $100K in 18th Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

The winners of the 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition were announced at an awards luncheon on Friday.

From a pool of more than 50 submissions, 13 teams advanced to the final presentation …

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Groundbreaking for new Des Moines airport terminal set for October

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new terminal at the Des Moines International Airport will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 4. Due to construction being active, the event will not be open …

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Drake to host Elevating Civility in Local Elections forum

Attendees of the Elevating Civility in Local Elections event on Sept. 19 at Drake University will have an opportunity to learn about strategies to enhance civility in communities as they campaign for public office. The …

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Hy-Vee produce manager wins national retail produce manager award

Greg Kimmel, a 38-year veteran of Hy-Vee Inc. and the produce manager at the Utica Ridge Hy-Vee in Davenport, received the Retail Produce Manager Award from the International Fresh Produce Association. Kimmel is one of …

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Merchants Bonding Foundation’s golf classic breaks fundraising record

Merchants Bonding Company Foundation’s Bill Warner Sr. Memorial Charity Golf Classic raised $171,278 for EveryStep’s Stork’s Nest program, a record amount for the event, and collected nearly 20,000 diapers in the Stack Up to Stock …

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Youth Leadership Initiative aims to prepare students to become leaders

Lead DSM recently announced the 37 students from 19 public and private schools across Greater Des Moines who are in the Youth Leadership Initiative class of 2024. The initiative provides high school students with hands-on …

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WLC Changemakers Fundraiser to feature Iowa women’s basketball coach

The annual Women Lead Change Changemakers Fundraiser on Sept. 27 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club will celebrate one selected changemaker and feature a conversation between Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder and Tiffany O’Donnell, …

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Stoddard Cancer Center, GreenState Credit Union form new partnership

The John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, and GreenState Credit Union are partnering to provide support to individuals and families affected by cancer. GreenState Credit Union is committing $100,000 to the …