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Community Foundation to hold Circle Conversations virtually

The Des Moines Community Foundation will continue its weekly Community Circle Conversations using Zoom from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. The virtual meetings, held in partnership with the Central Iowa Funders Forum, are for …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Impact investing: Catalyzing economic resilience in Iowa communities post COVID-19

Here is an insightful piece by Kavilash Chawla, principal of Bâton Global in Des Moines, in which he outlines his concept for mobilizing a coalition of impact investors across Iowa’s philanthropic, public and private sectors …

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World Food Prize launches digital series ahead of Borlaug Dialogue

The Word Food Prize Foundation has announced its first virtual series, designed to address important issues in developing a resilient global food system. The first discussion of the Digital Dialogue series will focus on immediate …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Surviving social isolation for your personality type

If you’re anything like me, you love personality tests. Yes, I subscribe to multiple newsletters specific to my personality. And yes, it is a highlight of my week. And right now, getting through this pandemic …

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Beyond the donation door

Stuff. All of us have it, and most of us get rid of it at one point or another. 

In today’s throwaway society, the life cycles of apparel, electronic goods and household items are fairly …

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‘Adapt & Survive’

By early March, indicators were mounting that the unthinkable would happen.

People were told not to gather in groups of 50, then 10 or more. Schools closed as efforts grew to stave off a deadly …

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Make-A-Wish Iowa announces new director of development

Make-A-Wish Iowa named Chelsea Koenig the organization’s new director of development, the organization announced Tuesday. Koenig joined Make-A-Wish Iowa on March 30 from the Lifespace Foundation, where she managed the annual giving campaign across eight …

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Des Moines Symphony’s 86th season to honor Beethoven

The Des Moines Symphony announced today its 2020-2021 season, Beethoven 250, which will recognize Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday. The season begins in October with a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and ends in May …

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Former staff member returns to RAGBRAI, offers apology

Des Moines Register: A familiar name is returning to the staff of the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. Andrea Parrott, formerly the ride’s merchandise and media manager, is rejoining the team as a marketing …

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Dave & Buster’s plans stand-alone store in West Des Moines

A Dave & Buster’s arcade and sports bar is proposed for West Des Moines south of Jordan Creek Town Center. 

Dave & Buster’s, a popular Texas-based arcade and sports bar chain, plans to build an …

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