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Gerdin Charitable Foundation pledges $3.5 million to Make-A-Wish Iowa

Make-A-Wish Iowa has received the largest pledged donation in its 39-year history. The nonprofit announced that North Liberty-based Gerdin Charitable Foundation has pledged a $700,000 annual match on donations made to Make-A-Wish Iowa for the …

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Grand View raises record $7.1 million in private funding

Grand View University raised a total of $7.19 million in private financial support during the 2024 fiscal year that ended June 30, the university announced. The funding includes $4.25 million in grants for campus ministry …

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Unfavorable domestic economy a top concern in IBC’s third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey

Concerns related to an unfavorable domestic economy topped the list of challenges facing Iowa businesses in the results of the Iowa Business Council’s latest six-month Economic Outlook Survey released today.

Iowa business leaders who responded …

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FuseDSM president temporarily stepping down

FuseDSM President and CEO Trish Flaherty-Barnes is temporarily stepping down from her role due to medical reasons, the chamber of commerce, which is affiliated with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, said in a statement. The …

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Ralston to receive Manufacturing Champion Award

Iowa Association of Business and Industry President Mike Ralston will receive the Manufacturing Champion Award at the 2024 Legends in Manufacturing Awards, which will be held during the Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 2. The …

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Variety announces grants to 81 nonprofits

Variety — the Children’s Charity has announced grants to 81 Iowa nonprofits. The grants aim to improve the lives of children in Iowa with funding for capital projects, essential medical equipment, shelters, inclusive playgrounds, Variety …

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On the Move: Week of Sept. 27

Branygon Kirsch
Availa Bank
Hired as loan officer 
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What they’re checking out: Week of Sept. 27

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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UNI to host first visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence

The University of Northern Iowa has been selected to host journalist and academic Arta Berisha at its Department of Communication and Media and the Jacobson Center for Comprehensive Literacy as part of the Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence …

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MPO asks for public feedback in long-range, 2050 transportation plan

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has opened the public comment and feedback period for its 25-year transportation plan, “Mobilizing Tomorrow.” The MPO updates the plan every five years to address changing transportation needs …