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Merged nonprofits announce launch of Ellipsis

A new organization formed by the merger of Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services and Shelter announced its branding today and its plans for expanded services to ensure what one leader said is …

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Recipients of Iowa Women’s Foundation Core Grants program announced

The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced its 2022 Core Grants recipients. Since 1997, $1.25 million has been given to projects and initiatives that address one of the six areas that have been identified as critical …

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Clive Community Foundation awards $11,500 to two nonprofits

Just in time for the holiday season, the Clive Community Foundation is awarding $11,500 in grants to two Clive-area human services nonprofit organizations. The 2021 grant recipients are Clive Community Services and the Clive Lions Club. Clive …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: I may not be as cool as I think I am

Let’s just start by saying I’ve always considered myself to be pretty cool for an “old guy.” But this story from the New York Times may make me feel a little insecure about my self-assessment. According to …

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Three takeaways from the 2021 Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference

Photo by Emily Kestel

The theme of this year’s Women Lead Change Central Iowa Conference was “Joining Voices: Leaders for Equity.”

One way I like to practice equity is by sharing knowledge. In this case, sharing…
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East Village Holiday Promenade to return for 20th year

The 20th annual Holiday Promenade is scheduled to return to the Historic East Village, beginning Friday, Nov. 19, and continuing each Friday through Dec. 17. The Holiday Promenade is presented by the Greater Des Moines …

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Architectural award ceremony set for Nov. 16

The Iowa Architectural Foundation will present its annual Community Enhancement Through Architecture & Design Awards at a virtual ceremony that will be held from 5 to 5:20 p.m. Nov. 16. Honorees are Principal Financial Group, …

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NOTEBOOK: Report: More women are being added to the C-suite, but ‘glass cliff’ could be at play

Many have heard of the “glass ceiling” – the invisible barrier to professional advancement, especially affecting women and people of color. But I had not heard of the “glass cliff.”

Amy Kristof-Brown, dean of the …

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Partnership announces CEO diversity, equity and Inclusion panel for Nov. 10 Summit

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced who will participate in the panel discussion during its Inclusion Summit, scheduled for Nov. 10. A CEO diversity, equity and inclusion panel will kick off the event, featuring …

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UNI holding its first Family Business Conference Nov. 11

Craig Culver of Culver’s restaurants will be the featured keynote speaker at the University of Northern Iowa’s first-ever Family Business Conference on Nov. 11 in Des Moines. “I’ve always believed family is the key to …

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