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Lead DSM announces 2026 Youth Leadership Initiative class

Lead DSM has announced participants in the Youth Leadership Initiative class of 2026. The Youth Leadership Initiative aims to provide high school students with hands-on experiences that help them become better leaders for their schools …

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Newly completed Two Rivers Park comes to life with welcoming, inclusive space

A view of Two Rivers Park looking down from the overlook shows the 9.3-acre park’s green space with the shelter in the background. Photo by Duane Tinkey

Two Rivers Park on the east side of …

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Six leadership lessons from Iowa State coach Otzelberger

From left, Cyclone Fanatic founder Chris Williams, Iowa State University head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger and BPC President Chris Conetzkey at the Business of Sports event Tuesday. View more photos from the event here. …
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Hall, Millang honored with Tocqueville Society Award

Glen Hall (posthumous) and Todd Millang, center left, were honored Thursday evening with the United Way of Central Iowa’s Tocqueville Society Award. Hall’s family accepted the award on his behalf. Photos courtesy of United Way…
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Catch Des Moines honors businesses, leaders at annual awards

Catch Des Moines honored Greater Des Moines businesses and individuals for their support of the tourism and hospitality industry during its 2025 Annual Celebration Wednesday in Altoona. “Our annual celebration is about celebrating the impact …

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New augmented reality mural coming to downtown Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and Principal Financial Group are partnering to bring internationally acclaimed Dutch artist Leon Keer to Des Monies to paint an 8,000-plus-square-foot hyper-realistic mural at 901 Grand Ave. The …

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Des Moines Art Center receives grant from Henry Luce Foundation

The Des Moines Art Center has been awarded a $150,000 Responsive Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program to support its upcoming exhibition, “Whisper to a Scream: Women Artists and Minimalism,” scheduled for …

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Latest Iowa fall colors report released

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has released its latest fall colors report, which tracks where leaf color changes are peaking. The Travel Iowa website has a list of trails and drives to take to …

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FemCity Des Moines announces change in leadership

FemCity Des Moines president Erin Huiatt announced she will be stepping down from her position after six years. Abby Martinez, owner and founder of Well Balanced Business, will take over the role. Martinez has served …

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Business Record names Angela Franklin the 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year

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The Business Record has named Des Moines University President Angela Franklin the 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year. The annual award was launched last year to celebrate one of the past …

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