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Denver group buys medical office property on Des Moines’ east side

Property at 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. in Des Moines has been purchased by DaVita Kidney Care, located in Denver. Photo courtesy of Polk County assessor

Genesis KC Development LLC, an entity managed by Denver, Colo.-based DaVita …
By Kathy A. Bolten | Jul 5, 2023
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Waukee Betterment Foundation announces 2023 endowment fund

Applications for the Waukee Betterment Foundation’s endowment fund are now open until Aug. 15. Organizations interested in applying for endowment grants can submit their applications through the Waukee Betterment Foundation’s website. In 2022, the Endowment …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 3, 2023
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Cultural affairs department undergoes reorganization, releases impact report

As part of Iowa’s state government reorganization, effective July 1, the divisions of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs are now organized under two different departments. The Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa-State Office of Film …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 3, 2023
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Ellipsis hosts virtual auction for Iowa youths

Ellipsis, a youth services and shelter organization dedicated to supporting kids and families in Central Iowa, announced the opening of its virtual auction, with all proceeds aimed at benefiting the community. The auction runs in …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 3, 2023
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Volunteers needed for AAU Junior Olympic Games

Greater Des Moines is gearing up to host over 12,000 athletes and their families for the 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games from July 26 to Aug. 5. Recognized as one of the largest youth multisport …
By Business Record Staff | Jul 3, 2023
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Two Central Iowa nonprofits to merge into new organization

Bidwell Riverside Center and Hawthorn Hill, both rooted in the United Methodist Church and affiliated with United Way of Central Iowa, are set to merge on July 1. The newly formed organization, Families Forward, will …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2023
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Two UNI faculty members chosen for prestigious Engaged Scholars program

Campus Compact has announced the 2023-2024 cohort of Engaged Scholars, a group of 14 faculty and staff selected as part of its Engaged Scholars Initiative. The scholars were nominated by institutional leaders and chosen based …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2023
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5 takeaways from ‘Lifting the Veil’ mental health forum: ‘Be creative to find out what your employees need’

Fostering good mental health is more important than ever before in workplaces, but the challenge has also never been greater, panelists said Thursday at dsm Magazine’s latest “Lifting the Veil” forum.

The COVID-19 pandemic permanently …
By Nicole Grundmeier | Jun 30, 2023
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Private equity firm invests in Smash Park

DCA Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has invested in Smash Park Entertainment Group, a move that will help accelerate the “eatertainment” company’s expansion, the two groups announced. The investment by Roseville, Calif.-based DCA Partners …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2023
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UnityPoint emergency medicine residency program to launch in 2024

UnityPoint Health-Des Moines announced that its new Emergency Medicine Residency Program has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The first class of six residents will begin the program in July …
By Business Record Staff | Jun 30, 2023