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National Pork Producers Council to launch its Give-A-Ham challenge Nov. 1

The National Pork Producers Council will kick off its annual Give-A-Ham challenge on Monday, Nov. 1, with a joint event at the Food Bank of Iowa. According to a news release, the challenge is aimed …

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Capital City Pride Gala and Awards Ceremony to return in 2022

Capital City Pride announced that it will bring back its annual Pride Gala and Awards Ceremony on March 5, 2022. The event returns after taking a year off because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to …

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Iowa women’s basketball player, Hy-Vee enter partnership

University of Iowa women’s basketball sensation Caitlin Clark and Hy-Vee Inc. have entered a partnership under the NCAA’s new Name, Image and Likeness policy. Clark, a graduate of Dowling Catholic High School and an Iowa …

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NOTEBOOK: Waterloo City Council passes bereavement policy for loss of pregnancy

Three days after National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, the Waterloo City Council on Oct. 18 unanimously passed a resolution that establishes a paid bereavement policy for loss of pregnancy.

Introduced by council member …

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NOTEBOOK: Russell makes the leap from wine enthusiast to winery co-ownership

Delta Dental of Iowa CEO Jeff Russell has partnered with a longtime friend to launch an Oregon winery — Catalyst Ridge Wines — with the idea of bringing some of the best of the Willamette …

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A Closer Look: Kim Perez

Kim Perez began her new role as president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in April. She has spent her career in the nonprofit sector, mostly working with children, families and community-based …

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Changing the system

Jeneba Wanjah wants to buy a home to provide a more stable and secure life for her 6-year-old son, Akim. Unfortunately for Wanjah and many others like her, their pathway to homeownership collided with barriers …

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9 diversity, equity and inclusion ideas from this year’s 90 Ideas lineup

It’s no surprise that leaders are keenly focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. This year’s leaders involved in our 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event were no exception. Here are nine ideas shared about DEI. …

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Holmes Murphy contributes $100,000 to 29 nonprofits through Community Footprints

Holmes Murphy announced that it has made $100,000 in philanthropic contributions to 29 nonprofit organizations through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. The program allows employees to select 501(c)(3) or nonprofit organizations in their specific geographical …

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Organizers say return of Bravo Awards Gala just another step in longer-term recovery from pandemic

Bravo Greater Des Moines will bring back its fundraiser gala in February as an in-person event, but while organizers are excited to bring the community together to honor the role, value and impact of the …