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West Des Moines chamber announces speakers for August luncheon

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce announced the group of educational leaders from across Iowa who will discuss the public education system, successes and opportunities for growth during the 2023 luncheon on Aug. 17 …

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ISU announces 2023 Ivy Women in Business Award winners

Iowa State University announced its 2023 winners of the Ivy Women in Business Awards Wednesday. The awards were created in 2018. They celebrate people and organizations for their “inspiration, leadership, and service as champions for women in …

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Syverson Stege to host free Challenges of Aging luncheon series

Syverson Stege’s three-part Challenges of Aging luncheon series will begin Aug. 24 with “The Art of Decluttering and Downsizing.” During the event, Anne Nieland of Smart Senior Transitions will give tips on how to declutter …

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Kum & Go donates $547,000 to Habitat for Humanity

More than $547,000 has been donated this year to Habitat for Humanity International by the Kum & Go convenience store chain and its customers, the two groups announced. Kum & Go, headquartered in Des Moines, …

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Renee Hardman leaving Broadlawns

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Renee Hardman is leaving her position as vice president of human resources and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Broadlawns Medical Center, President and CEO Anthony B. Coleman announced today.

Coleman said …

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DMARC food pantries see busiest year on record

This chart shows that the number of people served by the DMARC Food Pantry Network in the first half of 2023 is exceeding levels for the same period the previous two years. Image provided by…
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ICON Water Trails receives Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant for Fleur Drive site

ICON Water Trails received a $425,000 Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant for its future Fleur Drive site. The Learn & Play access point is one of three whitewater features planned for ICON’s downtown run. With the …

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Horizon Science Academy topic of town hall discussion

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines will be the focus of a virtual town hall discussion next week sponsored by the Taxpayers Association of Central Iowa. The discussion will be at 4:30 p.m. July 19. The …

A look at projects proposed in Greater Des Moines area

Several projects are in the planning stages in the Des Moines area. the following are some highlights:

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A Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant is planned at 8550 Birchwood Court in Johnston. A Burger King previously had …

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Iowa foundation acquiring Brenton Slough for $5.5 million

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit group, is acquiring a 1,114-acre area known as the Brenton Slough, for just over $5.5 million, records filed with the Dallas County recorder show.

The area, which straddles the …