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Iowa Business Hall of Fame inductees announced

Tom Koehn, Tom Mahoney and Wendy Wintersteen will be inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Sept. 7 at the Meadows Events and Conference Center. Their selection as the 2020 …

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Uncertainty continues as arts community rises from pandemic’s grip

Often for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic began, performing arts centers are scheduling in-person performances, live events are returning and staff who were furloughed are returning to work.


But as the arts …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Marking one year since George Floyd’s murder

One year ago on May 25, 46-year-old George Floyd, a Black man, died in police custody, in full view of bystanders who captured cellphone video of Officer Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd with a knee on …

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Controversial project proposed in Valley Junction meets city ordinances, West Des Moines council members say

Developer Scott Cutler is proposing to build a three-story, 14,500-square-foot structure at 304 Fifth St. in West Des Moines. The building, constructed of natural slate tiles, factory-painted metal panels and mass timber, would include 11 …

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Inclusion Award nominations are now open

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 Inclusion Award, the Greater Des Moines Partnership announced. The award, in its ninth year, honors and celebrates the successes of organizations that have championed diversity, equity and inclusion …

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Nonprofit explores using D.M. motel for homeless housing, services

Des Moines Register: A local nonprofit that builds and manages affordable housing is hoping to turn a Days Inn in Des Moines’ northwestern corner into an apartment building for people experiencing homelessness. If the project moves …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Planning your summer vacation? Prepare to spend more as travels costs soar

Travelers itching to hit the road or the skies for the long-awaited vacation after being cooped up for the past year are experiencing sticker shock as they make those much anticipated plans to get away. …

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Alex Brown Foundation announces inaugural artist residencies

The Des Moines-based Alex Brown Foundation has announced its first artist residencies, which will begin this summer. Painter and printmaker Vamba Bility will be the first resident. Other residents will include multimedia artist Justin Sterling, …

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Final Farmers to Families food box distribution site scheduled for tomorrow

The YMCA’s final Farmers to Families food box distribution will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John R. Grubb YMCA at 1611 11th Street in Des Moines. The distribution site …

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MolinaCares donates $100,000 to Food Bank of Iowa, Iowa Health Care foundation

The MolinaCares Accord presented $50,000 checks to the Food Bank of Iowa and the Iowa Health Care Association Foundation as part of MolinaCares’ commitment of $150,000 in grants to state organizations affecting population health outcomes, …