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United Way of Central Iowa looking for volunteers as Sept. 14 Day of Action approaches

The United Way of Central Iowa’s annual Day of Action is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 14, and there are still opportunities for companies and volunteers to sign up.

Organizers said the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has …

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‘A whole new level of services’ for Central Iowa’s homeless

Those who are homeless in Greater Des Moines can find a kind reception, a cold bottle of water or a snack and a place to sit down while they recharge themselves and their cellphones at …

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Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame, Excellence in Mentoring awards to be presented Sept. 7

Gov. Kim Reynolds will induct the 2020 and 2021 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame members and present the Excellence in Mentoring awards in an in-person ceremony to be held at the Iowa Capitol on Sept. …

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Kay Henderson to host ‘Iowa Press’

Longtime political journalist Kay Henderson will be the next host and moderator of the Iowa PBS public affairs program “Iowa Press,” the station announced today. Henderson replaces David Yepsen, who retires from the desk on …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study: Ending an eviction moratorium increases COVID-19 hazard

Amid evacuations due to Hurricane Ida and western wildfires, the end of the eviction moratorium will also soon force some Americans out of their homes. Goldman Sachs analysts estimated that as many as 750,000 households …

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Iowa Hunger Summit to focus on changes needed to end food insecurity

The 15th annual Iowa Hunger Summit is scheduled for Wednesday in a virtual event that will focus on transforming food systems and the change that is needed to end hunger and food insecurity in Iowa. Registration for the one-day …

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West Des Moines to present DEI Workplace awards Wednesday

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will hold its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Awards on Wednesday evening with awards being presented in 11 categories. According to a release, about 40 people, businesses and …

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Forbes names DMACC as top employer in Iowa

Des Moines Area Community College was named the best employer in Iowa in a Forbes list that ranks the top employers by state. To come up with the list, which was published Aug. 24. Forbes partnered with …

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Harkin Institute recognized with Welcoming the World Award

The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement has been named the recipient of the 2021 Dr. Judith Conlin Welcoming the World Award in recognition of the institute’s commitment to creating a culturally respectful …

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TYR Pro Swim Series returns to Des Moines in 2022

Des Moines will host the TYR Pro Swim Series in 2022, USA Swimming announced Friday. The event is scheduled for March 2-5 at the MidAmerican Energy Aquatic Center at the Wellmark YMCA. The event, which …