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Food Bank of Iowa received 50,000 pounds of venison through HUSH program

Deer hunters donated 50,000 pounds of venison in 2020-21 to the Food Bank of Iowa through the state program Help Us Stop Hunger (HUSH), the Food Bank of Iowa announced. HUSH is a collaborative effort …

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The Iowa Architectural Foundation is accepting nominations for 2021 Community Enhancement through Architecture & Design Awards. The award recognizes individuals, organizations, agencies and others outside the architectural profession who have had a significant and positive …

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Alliant Energy reports more than 73,500 meals donated to local food pantries

More than 150 food pantries in Iowa and Wisconsin received more than 73,500 meals in March and April when Alliant Energy provided three meals to a pantry for each customer who enrolled in My Account, …

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Des Moines Performing Arts announces return of Willis Broadway Series

Des Moines Performing Arts announced that its Willis Broadway Series, canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, will return beginning this fall. In a news release, Des Moines Performing Arts said the first show …

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$600,000 awarded for historic preservation projects in 5 Iowa communities

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has announced that $600,000 in Rural Revitalization Grants will be awarded for historic preservation projects in five Iowa communities. The grants, funded by the National Park Service, help rural …

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Addressing language barriers seen as step toward alleviating Iowa’s worker shortage

Axios Des Moines: The number of people with limited English proficiency increased by more than 70% in Des Moines’ four-county metro area since 2000, according to a new report from the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning …

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Study: Des Moines’ immigrant population among fastest-growing in the U.S.

Des Moines Register: Des Moines’ immigrant population was among the fastest-growing in the country over the past decade. The number of foreign-born residents living in the metro area increased from about 40,000 in 2010 to about …

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Stuff the Bus brings in nearly 20,000 books for area child care programs

Nearly 20,000 children’s books were collected Tuesday during the United Way of Central Iowa’s Stuff the Bus book drive. Employees from 29 Central Iowa organizations contributed books, which will be distributed to nearly 150 child …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Communities finding enticing ways to lure new residents to their towns

Small and medium-sized communities are taking advantage of companies allowing employees to work remotely, offering incentives to the workers to move to their towns, Alyson Krueger reports for the New York Times. The idea behind the …

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Des Moines Performing Arts offering free summer programming

Des Moines Performing Arts has announced six opportunities for community entertainment this summer. According to a news release, the programs are designed to engage audiences and performing arts enthusiasts. DMPA is working with city departments across the …