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Challenge grant program created to replace Grinnell trees lost in derecho

The Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation has partnered with local nonprofit Imagine Grinnell and the 1,000 Trees project to offer a two-year, $20,000 challenge grant to replace trees that were destroyed in last summer’s derecho. According …

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Principal, Don and Margo Blumenthal recognized as ChildServe Champions

ChildServe recently announced the recipients of its annual ChildServe Champions award, which recognizes ChildServe’s most devoted supporters for advancing its mission through generosity, service and inspiring others to action. This year’s recipients are Principal Financial Group …

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Des Moines to host Ironman 70.3 competition this weekend

The Ironman 70.3 comes to Des Moines this weekend in what is being called a big economic boon for the region as the area continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The event on Sunday …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Katie Ledecky on graduating from Stanford and taking infectious disease course at onset of pandemic

Yesterday morning while lap swimming, I had a little extra skip in my step – or rather a little extra umph in my kick. Was it because I had watched Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky dominate …

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Youth Homes of Mid-America, Youth Emergency Services & Shelter to merge

Two leading human services providers serving youths in Iowa have agreed to merge into a yet-to-be named larger entity aimed at providing a stronger voice for children’s issues in Iowa. Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services …

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American Equity contributes $5M to pro soccer stadium project

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. has contributed $5 million toward a project to build a multiuse professional soccer stadium and Global Plaza in downtown Des Moines, the company announced this morning. 

An architectural rendering of the …

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Pro Iowa announces final three locations for futsal-sized courts

Pro Iowa and partners Musco Lighting and Kick It Forward announced two new futsal-sized mini pitches, or courts, planned for Des Moines, and one new mini pitch planned for Marion as part of the $1 …

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Iowa International Center’s Passport to Prosperity honorees announced

The Iowa International Center recently announced its 2021 Passport to Prosperity honorees. The award recognizes immigrants and refugees for their significant economic, cultural or social contributions to our communities and the state of Iowa.

The …

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Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa names new chief operating officer

Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa has named Keesha Ward as its new chief operating officer. Ward is formerly the assistant director of alumni relations at Drake University, where she oversaw Central Iowa alumni and volunteer programming. In …

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Turning commitment into courage: What Des Moines companies are doing to advance equity

“When you make a commitment, that commitment needs to translate into courage, not only a signature on a paper.” — Claudia Schabel, president and CEO of Schabel Solutions

 

The slaying of George Floyd by …