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State attorney sues DMPD over arrest during 2020 protests

Des Moines Register: The latest lawsuit accusing Des Moines police of using unnecessary and unlawful force during protests in 2020 comes from another law enforcement official: an assistant Iowa attorney general. Paxton Williams, who represents the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Some surprising good news: Bookstores are booming and becoming more diverse

I can remember walking into Barnes and Noble as a kid and being amazed by how many books there were, and I’ve continued to enjoy visiting bookstores and seeing the unique character of the independent …

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Food Bank of Iowa assistance reaches new all-time high in May

Food Bank of Iowa partners during May served the highest number of individuals in the organization’s 40-year history, CEO Michelle Book announced Monday. Food Bank of Iowa’s 700 partners include community pantries, shelters, day care …

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New park with natural playscape opens July 14 in Urbandale

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting for Urbandale’s new Barrett Boesen Park is planned for 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the 7-acre park, at 5301 156th St. The park features a natural playscape that consists of elements …

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Restaurant group seeks nominations for its annual Women to Watch award

The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for its annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award, which recognizes women in Iowa’s hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership and contributions. Nominations can be made by …

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Partnership announces key promotions

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the promotion of four key leaders within the organization, to four newly created positions.

Marvin DeJear has been promoted to chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer. DeJear will lead …

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Renewable sources powered 88.5% of MidAmerican Iowa customers’ energy in 2021

Des Moines Register: MidAmerican Energy provided 88.5% of customers’ annual power needs from renewable energy last year, the Iowa Utilities Board has verified. That’s five percentage points higher than 2020, according to a news release from …

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Des Moines set to build its first municipal solar fields

Axios Des Moines: Des Moines will construct two solar fields on the city’s southeast side under plans approved by the Plan and Zoning Commission last week. They’re the city’s first municipal solar fields and are another …

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Todd & Sargent expands Canadian operation

Ames-based construction company Todd & Sargent Inc. has announced the expansion of its Canadian operation with the opening of an office in Winnipeg, Manitoba. According to a news release, the new office will serve as …

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World Food Prize Foundation to host free webinar on child tax credit effects

The World Food Prize Foundation will host a webinar this week to discuss the effects of the expanded child tax credit as part of its Iowa Hunger Summit initiative. The webinar, titled “What we know …