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Ames Chamber of Commerce announces winners for Dec. 8 annual awards ceremony

The Ames Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Prairie Moon Winery. It will include a dinner and the presentation of the awards. There are 11 award …

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Proteus exceeds goal for “I’m Thankful for Farmworkers” fundraiser

Proteus Inc. exceeded its goal for its annual “I’m Thankful for Farmworkers” fundraiser, raising $57,665. According to a news release, the Nov. 5 virtual fundraiser raised money to support the organization’s mission to provide farmworkers and their families …

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MidAmerican Foundation awards grants for communities, arts, culture and education

The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has awarded grants totaling more than $500,000 to 15 organizations in the third quarter, the foundation announced this week. The foundation is funded by company shareholders, and it assists nonprofits and communities the …

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Mia Hamm to headline Partnership’s 2022 Annual Dinner

Two-time World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Mia Hamm will be the headline speaker at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2022 Annual Dinner. The dinner is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. Jan. 27 at the …

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: U.S. Bank downtown location sells to Minnesota firm

Iowa-MAP II LLC, based in Minnesota, paid U.S. Bank National Association $1.2 million for property at 520 Walnut St. in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show.


The approximately half-acre property includes a five-story…
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Athene USA donates winter boots, coats to nearly 1,500 Des Moines students

Athene USA, a provider of retirement savings products, recently donated winter clothing essentials to nearly 1,500 children at Cattell, McKinley, Howe and Studebaker elementary schools in Des Moines through its annual Coats & Boots program. Now …

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Post-Thanksgiving weekend, Des Moines Art Center to hold ‘Entirely Kids Day’ event

The Des Moines Art Center is offering a free post-Thanksgiving, family-friendly event on Saturday. The event, called “Entirely Kids Day: Larger than Life,” will feature art, hands-on activities, music and film as visitors explore scale …

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F&G donates van to EveryStep to replace nonprofit’s stolen and damaged vehicle

Des Moines-based life and annuity company F&G announced it will donate a van to EveryStep to replace a van that was stolen and damaged in a break-in at an Urbandale warehouse being used for packing and wrapping …

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DMOS Orthopedic Centers donates $100,000 for pro soccer stadium

DMOS Orthopedic Centers announced it has partnered with the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation to support professional soccer in Iowa. Its $100,000 contribution will go toward the development of the Pro Iowa Stadium and Global Plaza in …

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Children’s Cancer Connection moving to Johnston

Children’s Cancer Connection announced today that it will move to a new space in Johnston early next year, and will be named the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Home. The current facility is at …