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Celebration planned for Grow Solar Warren County solar array

A ceremony to celebrate a new solar array installed as part of the Grow Solar Warren County program is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11. According to a news release, the ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for …

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Public art project revitalizes outdoor basketball courts in low-income neighborhoods

Outdoor basketball courts in the Des Moines area are being transformed into pieces of public art as part of a project by the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation to revitalize public spaces in ethnically …

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Adventure story series lets residents explore downtown in new, interactive ways

Downtown Des Moines neighborhoods will be transformed into unique adventure stories to give residents and visitors a chance to explore the community through storytelling. The Downtown Des Moines Adventure Stories series kicks off Aug. 18 …

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Grimesplex groundbreaking ceremony planned

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 11 for a $250 million development planned in Grimes that will include the Midwest’s largest turf sports tourism venue. The ceremony will be held at …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Forbes Best Employers for Women showcases two Iowa organizations

Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Employers For Women that was recently released includes a couple of prominent Iowa employers — Principal Financial Group and University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics — ranking No. 26 and 44 …

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Combined Central Iowa youth organizations announce new name: Ellipsis

Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services & Shelter (YESS) announced that they completed their previously announced merger on Aug. 1 and unveiled the combined entity’s new name, Ellipsis. “An ellipsis takes the place of words …

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Women Lead Change announces hybrid conference for this fall

Women Lead Change will hold its 2021 Central Iowa Conference as a two-day hybrid event scheduled for Oct. 27-28 at the Iowa Events Center. Ticket options are available for both in-person and virtual registration. The …

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Farmers Mutual Hail event raises over $48K for foundation, Blank Children’s Hospital

Seven volunteers “braved the shave” to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research at the 16th Annual St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving Event hosted by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa on July 20. The …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Downtown is dead — long live cities

Here’s an interesting read from Marker that takes a look at how the era of traditional central business districts of the largest U.S. cities may have reached a new tipping point, and the opportunities that it brings …

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Iowa Gives Green opens opportunity to donate to help the environment

A new day of giving has been created to focus on gifts to improve and protect Iowa’s environment. Wednesday, Aug. 4, is Iowa Gives Green day, and it will provide opportunities to donate to local organizations that …