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Principal Charity Classic raises $7.3 million for children’s charities

The 2021 Principal Charity Classic raised a record $7.3 million for children’s charities in Iowa, surpassing the previous record of $6.7 million set in 2020. The annual PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines has …

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Third annual Flourish event raises $3,500 for ‘plant-based, allergy-friendly, lesbian-owned’ bakery

Marti Payseur, owner of Thistle’s Summit Bakery & Catering, pitches her business idea at the Flourish Fund event at Jasper Winery on Tuesday. Photo by Emily Blobaum

Much like the rest of the world, Marti Payseur …

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Iowa applies for $120M more in COVID rental aid as evictions soar

Des Moines Register: Reversing a previous decision to not seek millions more in federal aid for Iowans struggling to pay rent during the pandemic, the head of the Iowa Finance Authority decided this month to apply …

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Polk County to build new mountain bike park for Des Moines area

Axios Des Moines: Around 50 acres of undeveloped land connecting Des Moines and Pleasant Hill will be turned into a new mountain bike park, Polk County Conservation director Rich Leopold said Tuesday. Recreational advocates say the …

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NCMIC fundraiser raises $57,570 for nonprofit groups

NCMIC’s 2021 Battle of the ‘Burbs run held Aug. 7 raised $57,570 for nonprofit and community betterment efforts in Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, Waukee and West Des Moines. “We could not be more pleased with the …

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Devs Do Good hosting charity hackathon

Devs Do Good, a nonprofit founded by Valley High School student Connor Fogarty, will host a charity hackathon in West Des Moines on Nov. 6. Students interested in technology and computer science are invited to …

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Concert testing requirements fill up Des Moines-area urgent care sites

Axios Des Moines: Urgent care facilities are becoming inundated by COVID test-seekers as more events in Des Moines are requiring either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test, local health officials say. Health care providers …

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Proteus’ ‘I’m Thankful for Farmworkers’ fundraiser is Nov. 5

Proteus Inc.’s annual fundraiser to recognize farmworkers and raise funds to support its mission is scheduled for Nov. 5. According to a news release, the “I’m Thankful for Farmworkers” fundraiser will take place virtually through OneCause, a …

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Johnston’s Sanders honored by Iowa group

Jim Sanders, Johnston’s city administrator for the past 24 years, was recently awarded City Manager of the Year by the Iowa League of Cities. The annual award honors city administrators whose work represents the best …

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DMMO’S 50th anniversary lineup dazzles

By Christine Riccelli | Editor, dsm Magazine

Singers interact with hand-drawn animated figures and scenery in a new projection-based production of “The Magic Flute,” which Des Moines Metro Opera will perform in Des Moines March 5-6 to launch …