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Association launches $5M fundraising campaign for Golf House Iowa

The Iowa Golf Association Foundation announced today a $5 million fundraising campaign with the goal of building Golf House Iowa, a center of excellence dedicated to the sport.

While Iowa is the home of global …

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VIDEO: Envision Iowa Think Tank #2

 

In order for Iowa to thrive and grow, it must develop and showcase innovation and leadership in key industries. During Wednesday’s Envision Iowa Think Tank on innovation and public-private partnerships, industry and community leaders …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Billions pour into bioplastics as markets begin ramping up

With innovations in bioplastics focused on medical applications, the wider industry is hoping to expand options by elevating renewable materials including corn, sugar and vegetable oil as candidates to become bioplastics. To make it happen, …

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Iowa State Fair attendance soars over 1.1 million in 2022, 4th-biggest fair in its history

Des Moines Register: The 2022 Iowa State Fair, which ended Sunday, attracted more than 1.1 million people during its 11-day run, making it the fourth-biggest State Fair ever. A total of 1,118,763 people attended this year, …

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Des Moines awards $70 million in American Rescue Plan funds

The Des Moines City Council decided the fate of about $64 million from its final disbursement of American Rescue Plan funds Monday night, according to the Des Moines Register. Affordable housing plans and plans to replace the …

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Walmart will cover abortion for employees when there are health risks, cases of rape

USA Today: Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion. In a memo …

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Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

NPR: Dr. Anthony Fauci, who played a critical role in steering humanity through the two pandemics of our time, AIDS and COVID-19, announced today he is stepping down from his role in the federal government. As …

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DMOS purchases Engineered Per4mance

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons announced that it has purchased Engineered Per4mance, which operates three sports performance training centers in Greater Des Moines. The three locations — in Ankeny, Grimes and Huxley — will operate as Engineered Performance …

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FCC approves sale of Lumen assets to Brightspeed

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the previously announced sale of Lumen Technologies’ incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) business in 20 states to Brightspeed. Lumen will retain its ILEC business in 16 states, including Iowa. According to …

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Des Moines to host AAU Junior Olympics in 2026, 2030

The AAU Junior Olympic Games will return to Central Iowa in 2026 and 2030, the organization announced today.

Des Moines is also set to host the games, the largest multisport event for youths in the …