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Rural Iowa growth funding awarded to 2 cities, 2 counties

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded $40,000 in grants to support growth in two rural towns and two counties: Imogene in southwest Iowa, Sibley in the northwest, Calhoun County in northwest Iowa, and northeastern …

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Reynolds announces members of Iowa DOGE task force

Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday that the new Iowa DOGE Task Force held its first meeting that day, and she released a list of task force members. Reynolds had announced the new Department of Government …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Apr. 4

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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On the Move: Week of April 4

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Kimberly Baeth launching Cutting Edge Success

Entrepreneur Kimberly Baeth is launching her new venture, Cutting Edge Success, which aims to help businesses scale and achieve long-term growth through consulting, marketing services and leadership development. Baeth is launching the company after selling …

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State treasurer returns unclaimed money to YMCA of Greater Des Moines

State Treasurer Roby Smith has presented a check from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines for $5,112.08 in unclaimed funds owed to the organization, a news release said. The Great …

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Hope Ministries announces new president and CEO

Hope Ministries, a nonprofit that serves those experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse or addiction in Central Iowa, has announced the appointment of Cole Lindholm as its new president and CEO. Lindholm steps into the role after …

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Iowa’s 4-year high school graduation rate increases slightly

The four-year graduation rate for Iowa’s public high school class of 2024 was 88.3%, slightly higher than the rate of the previous year’s graduating class, new data from the Iowa Department of Education shows.

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Applications now open for Des Moines Arts Festival Community Outreach Program

The Des Moines Arts Festival has opened applications for the Community Outreach Program, which offers nonprofit organizations the opportunity to participate in the Arts Festival to share their mission and programming with guests for free. …

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Ivy College of Business at Iowa State launches new supply chain master’s program

Iowa State University has announced a new online master’s program within the Ivy College of Business. The department of supply chain management will offer a Master of Science in supply chain management program starting in …