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Volunteer Iowa announces honorees of 2021 Iowa Nonprofit Awards

Five organizations and leaders from Iowa’s nonprofit sector will be recognized in a ceremony at noon today as part of this week’s three-day Iowa Nonprofit Summit. Gov. Kim Reynolds will give an address honoring the …

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IAC’s $2.7B acquisition of Meredith Corp. promises strong digital media giant

Meredith Corp., producer of magazine titles such as Better Homes and Gardens and People, will be acquired by InterActiveCorp. Dotdash for $2.7 billion, in a deal that is expected to close by the end of …

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Applications open for 2022 Community Connect program

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced that it is currently accepting applications for the 2022 Community Connect program, which begins in February. The Community Connect program aims to inspire participants and teach them that leveraging …

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Ronald McDonald House announces Annual Fall Gala co-chairs

MercyOne Children’s Hospital Vice President Daniel Fink and Blank Children’s Hospital President and CEO Dr. Steve Stephenson will co-chair the 22nd Annual Fall Gala event, which will be held Nov. 6 at the Meadows Events …

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Dorothy’s House readies new recovery home

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Des Moines narrows proposed wildlife feeding ban

Axios Des Moines: A proposed wildlife feeding ban in Des Moines now only includes waterfowl and deer after the City Council reversed course on a far more expansive plan Monday night. Squirrels, feral cats, raccoons and …

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Five finalists for state’s best tenderloin are announced

Des Moines Register: The Iowa Pork Producers Association has announced its top five picks for the 2021 Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest. The finalists, chosen by a panel of undercover judges, are Larsen’s Pub in …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Have we been ‘remote working’ wrong?

Are you tired of working remotely? Many of us are eager to return to the office after spending 18 months doing the remote thing, working from home offices, dining room tables and other makeshift workspaces …

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Bravo announces grants for second cycle of 2021, more than $3.3M invested for the year

Bravo Greater Des Moines has awarded more than $935,000 for the second grant funding cycle of 2021. According to a news release, that brings total investments in Cultural Leadership Grants, Cultural Enrichment Grants and Culture Program Grants …

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Des Moines cancels contract with security firm Conley Group

Des Moines Register: The city of Des Moines is canceling its contract with private security firm Conley Group after a Des Moines Register investigation revealed what city officials acknowledged were “concerning” comments made by the firm’s …