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Des Moines cancels contract with security firm Conley Group

Des Moines Register: The city of Des Moines is canceling its contract with private security firm Conley Group after a Des Moines Register investigation revealed what city officials acknowledged were “concerning” comments made by the firm’s …

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Overnight closures planned for I-80 in West Des Moines

Interstate Highway 80 eastbound between Grand Prairie Parkway and Jordan Creek Parkway will be closed overnight for two nights next week as part of a project to set beams for the new Ashworth Road bridge …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Google is now marking hotels as green certified

A new tech solution will allow travelers to determine whether a hotel uses green practices before booking. Google is building a feature for travelers to differentiate hotels and resorts that are eco-friendly and  have sustainable …

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More than $30M distributed in Des Moines COVID-19 relief for entertainment venues

Axios Des Moines: More than $30 million has been distributed to metro-area entertainment venues through a pandemic grant, according to data released this week by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The “helicopter money,” has rescued …

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DMARC hosting Bike Out Hunger fundraiser

The Des Moines Area Religious Council is presenting its second annual “Bike Out Hunger” fundraiser through Oct. 9. The event is hosted by DMARC’s Young and Hungry Committee, which is focused on engaging the next generation of …

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Johnson named new president/CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation

Dr. Nalo Johnson, pictured, has been named as the new president and CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, the organization announced today. Johnson will succeed Suzanne Mineck, who announced her resignation in June. Johnson most recently served as …

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Community Foundation to expand, build hub for nonprofit sector

A digital rendering of what the new C3 Center will look like along Ingersoll Avenue, with the Finkbine Mansion in the background, as the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines redevelops the property into a …

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Iowa reports more than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases for third straight week

Des Moines Register: The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Iowa over the past week declined slightly, but remained over 10,000 for the third consecutive week — the first time Iowa has reported more than …

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Polk County’s new employee vaccine policy takes effect

Axios Des Moines: Starting today, Polk County’s 1,400 employees must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly testing. Those who refuse both options will be considered insubordinate and face termination, county administrator John Norris …

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Downtown Farmers’ Market to begin fall hours on Saturday

The Downtown Farmers’ Market will begin its fall hours this Saturday, opening at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. to give vendors more daylight to set up their stands. Sunrise Saturday is around 7:13 a.m. …