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Principal, Don and Margo Blumenthal recognized as ChildServe Champions

ChildServe recently announced the recipients of its annual ChildServe Champions award, which recognizes ChildServe’s most devoted supporters for advancing its mission through generosity, service and inspiring others to action. This year’s recipients are Principal Financial Group …

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Des Moines to host Ironman 70.3 competition this weekend

The Ironman 70.3 comes to Des Moines this weekend in what is being called a big economic boon for the region as the area continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The event on Sunday …

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Project to clean up central Iowa watersheds unveiled at northern Polk County farm

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, left, and John Swanson, right, Watershed Management Authority coordinator with Polk County Public Works, talk about the Central Iowa Water Quality Infrastructure Project during an event Thursday at the …

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Reynolds signs ‘Back the Blue’ legislation

Des Moines Register: Surrounded by police officers, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed polarizing legislation Thursday that strengthens legal protections for police and creates steeper penalties for protest-related crimes such as rioting and unlawful assembly. Critics say the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Katie Ledecky on graduating from Stanford and taking infectious disease course at onset of pandemic

Yesterday morning while lap swimming, I had a little extra skip in my step – or rather a little extra umph in my kick. Was it because I had watched Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky dominate …

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Youth Homes of Mid-America, Youth Emergency Services & Shelter to merge

Two leading human services providers serving youths in Iowa have agreed to merge into a yet-to-be named larger entity aimed at providing a stronger voice for children’s issues in Iowa. Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services …

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Groundbreaking launches construction of multimillion-dollar Market District development

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The redevelopment of an area just east of the Des Moines River from industrial grounds to streetscapes began Thursday with a groundbreaking ceremony for the Market District, a multimillion-dollar …

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American Equity contributes $5M to pro soccer stadium project

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. has contributed $5 million toward a project to build a multiuse professional soccer stadium and Global Plaza in downtown Des Moines, the company announced this morning. 

An architectural rendering of the …

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About 40% of Iowa is in severe drought, expanding to Central Iowa

Des Moines Register: About three-fourths of Iowa is gripped in either moderate or severe drought conditions, a national report released today shows, expanding from about three-fifths of the state last week as temperatures hovered in the …

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Starts Right Here, MercyOne partner in pro-vaccination video

MercyOne, in partnership with Starts Right Here, has developed a message to encourage all to consider receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The video, titled “COVID-19 Vaccine: I Hear Your Opinions,” showcases the importance of COVID-19 vaccine adoption and …