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Local philanthropy awardees honored today

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Philanthropy Awards today honored award recipients that exemplify generosity, commitment and determination that enhance the lives of countless Iowans. The honorees were recognized at the …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Could your office use some ‘sonic ambience’?

Working on a hybrid schedule, many folks may find their office, whether that’s at home or at their workplace, a bit quieter these days — perhaps too quiet. Here’s an intriguing piece from Fast Company that looks …

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Des Moines area may receive up to 1,300 Afghans for resettlement

Radio Iowa: Officials say as many as 1,300 Afghans who were evacuated from their Asian homeland this summer could be relocated to Central Iowa by June 2022. Three weeks ago, the Pentagon announced nearly 6,700 Afghans …

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Adventureland ride where boy died had 17 safety violations, Iowa Division of Labor says

Des Moines Register: Adventureland Park violated 17 safety standards in connection with a July accident on the Raging River ride that left an 11-year-old Marion boy dead and his brother and father seriously injured, the Iowa …

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New report highlights nonprofit sector’s response to pandemic

We have all heard about and maybe have seen firsthand the work our local nonprofit organizations have done over the past 18 months to respond to the coronavirus pandemic and to help people who were …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Diversity, equity and inclusion trends

Hybrid work can play a clear role in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, writes Brad Schabel of Schabel Solutions in a piece reflecting on DEI trends from 2021. Remote work and other flexible models have been found …

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Charity’s stolen vehicles recovered, community support expands effort to give back

WHO-TV: A metro charity that fell victim to thieves has better news to share. On Wednesday, Urbandale Police were able to locate EveryStep’s two stolen vehicles at different locations in Des Moines. The vehicles are used …

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Items for EveryStep’s Grief and Loss Support Cheer Boxes stolen in warehouse burglary

The nonprofit organization EveryStep is seeking donations to help replace items needed for its Grief and Loss Support Service Cheer Box program after items were taken during a burglary at an Urbandale warehouse this week. According to …

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NOTEBOOK: The man who saved Suku

Submitted by Suku Radia | retired CEO of Bankers Trust

Publisher’s note: At the conclusion of our sister publication dsm Magazine’s Sages Over 70 event on Nov. 4, Suku Radia lingered and mingled as the …

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Iowa group touts milestone for Latino candidates in Iowa elections

Axios Des Moines: More than a dozen Latino and Latina leaders won seats in the Nov. 2 local elections in Iowa, Latino Political Network founder Rob Barron said. The new representation likely marks a record in …