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UNI African American Read-In expands statewide

The 17th African American Read-In hosted by the University of Northern Iowa College of Education will be a virtual event on Feb. 16, with more than 3,200 first graders from school districts across Iowa participating.…

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Community conversation focuses on theater trends

The Des Moines Playhouse will host a community conversation on Saturday on trends in theaters and what patrons of community theater can expect in the future. The conversation will be led by guest director Ken-Matt …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces launch of DEI management certification

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Schabel Solutions have partnered to launch a diversity, equity and inclusion management certification program. The program consists of six workshops that will take place every other Thursday from Feb. …

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What they’re checking out: Week of February 3

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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DMACC launches FAFSA completion campaign

Des Moines Area Community College has launched a new campaign to encourage all prospective college and university students to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid. In Central Iowa, only about half of high …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation now accepting grant applications

The Iowa Women’s Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Core Grant program. The $150,000 program funds organizations across the state that address one of the barriers to women’s economic self-sufficiency that the Iowa …

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Supply chain managers forecasting recession in Creighton University report

The majority of supply chain managers responding to a survey said they believe the economy will sink into recession in 2023, according to Creighton University’s Business Conditions Index released Wednesday.

According to the survey, Iowa’s …

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Iowa communities invited to identify areas of need for future broadband investment

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Department of Management’s Office of the Chief Information Officer announced today the release of an “invitation to qualify” for communities in need of future broadband investment.

According to a news …

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Toys for Tots campaign provided for more than 55,000 children

Fareway recently presented a check for more than $319,000 and more than 75 pallets of toys to the U.S. Marine Corps for its Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday …

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NOTEBOOK: Be a climber: Weihenmayer challenges business leaders to break barriers

If you’re in a rut and need some inspiration, listen to Erik Weihenmayer.

Weihenmayer was the keynote speaker at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual meeting on Jan. 26. He is the author of the …