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Meals From the Heartland retools Hunger Fight, seeks volunteers

With new packaging procedures in place, Meals from the Heartland is seeking to mobilize 2,500 volunteers for this year’s 13th annual Hunger Fight, sponsored by Hy-Vee, Wells Fargo, Corteva, John Deere and Kreg Tool. The …

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2020 Iowa Rural Summit registration begins

The 2020 Iowa Rural Summit is scheduled for Aug. 20-21, bringing together community leaders, resource and service providers to share best practices, new ideas and opportunities for collaboration. Last year’s event drew nearly 400 people …

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New issue of ia Magazine unveiled

Last week, our sister division dsm Magazine took us for a virtual night out with the unveiling of ia, the annual magazine covering arts, culture, food, destinations and more with co-host the River Center in downtown Des Moines. …

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Hope Cafe offers free meals

As the need for food grows during the coronavirus pandemic, Hope Ministries is raising awareness of its Hope Cafe, which offers free meals to anyone who needs them. The cafe, at 1310 Sixth Ave., in …

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Oakridge Neighborhood receives $25,000 grant from Dahl Trust

Oakridge Neighborhood, a supportive housing and services nonprofit in Des Moines, has received a $25,000 grant from the W.T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust. The money will be used to fund campus improvements to support Oakridge’s …

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Iowa Arts Summit registration opens

Registration is open for the virtual Iowa Arts Summit, to be held Friday by the Iowa Arts Council. This year’s attendees can register for the full day or a single session to hear speakers on topics …

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Guest Opinion: Much to be proud of, but great deal of work remains on disability inclusion

Submitted by Joseph Jones, executive director, Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement

When the U.S. Senate passed the Americans with Disabilities Act 30 years ago last month, Sen. Tom Harkin stood on the …

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Registration open for Des Moines Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Des Moines Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Aug. 29, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on …

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Cedar Rapids, Urban Dreams launch workforce training apprenticeship program

The city of Cedar Rapids and the Des Moines-based nonprofit Urban Dreams are launching a new workforce training apprenticeship program for Cedar Rapids. The program focuses on adults and young people from the city’s underserved …

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Registration open for Healthiest State 10th Annual Walk

Registration for the Healthiest State 10th Annual Walk, presented by Delta Dental of Iowa, is now open. On Oct. 7, thousands of Iowans across the state will participate in walks at schools, workplaces and in …