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Botanical Garden launches $30,000 ‘We Grow Together’ fundraising campaign

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is launching the “We Grow Together” campaign to raise $30,000. With each $1,000 raised, the Botanical Garden will bring its mission to a new local organization, school or group …

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GIVEdsm.org undergoes changes to keep up with growing need for support

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has made improvements to the  GIVEdsm.org website to meet increased demand for support and services because of the coronavirus pandemic. According to a news release, the foundation hopes that by …

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Giving Tuesday calls for generosity

Today is Giving Tuesday, which is a day earmarked for generosity and supporting community causes. At Business Publications Corp., our vision is to be a strong and growing company supporting strong and growing communities. That …

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Clive Community Foundation awards $11,500 ahead of Giving Tuesday

The Clive Community Foundation awarded $11,500 in special grants to two Clive-area charitable organizations while promoting Giving Tuesday, a national initiative taking place Dec. 1 that encourages charitable giving in communities. Grant recipients are Clive Community …

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Annual Iowa Academy Ball canceled, but fundraising still planned

Iowa All Services Foundation announced that despite the cancellation of its Annual Iowa All Academy Ball normally held in late December, the organization will still raise funds to donate to Iowa veterans. Proceeds from the …

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American Heart Association launches ‘Heart of Greater Des Moines’ campaign

The American Heart Association has launched a new year-round activation of its annual fundraising campaign, the Greater Des Moines Heart Ball. The new ongoing Heart of Greater Des Moines campaign will feature multiple touch points …

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Ankeny Art Center to host Art Collected by Members show

Beginning Dec. 8 the Ankeny Art Center will feature the Art Collected by Members show, featuring pieces borrowed from the private collection of Ankeny Art Center members. A free, public reception is scheduled for Dec. …

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Principal Charity Classic launches Blue Stocking Fund for holiday giving

The Principal Charity Classic is offering a holiday giving idea that will also make a difference in the lives of Iowa children. With every $45 donation to the Principal Charity Classic’s Blue Stocking Fund, donors will receive …

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DMARC, Hy-Vee partner to provide Thanksgiving meals

Bags containing the makings for a Thanksgiving meal await distribution after Hy-Vee employees compiled the meal packages on Nov. 19. The packages were distributed at DMARC mobile food pantry sites and Des Moines public school …

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DSM’s Mulcahy receives accredited airport executive distinction

Brian Mulcahy, director of finance and administration at Des Moines International Airport, has been awarded the Accredited Airport Executive distinction by the American Association of Airport Executives. To qualify, Mulcahy had to successfully complete a …