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Inspiration from the crowd at 90 ideas

Our 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event drew a record crowd of 600, and many audience members would have made fine panelists themselves. I talked to a few people before the event to get words …

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Iowa Arts Council program to train teachers to bring folk arts to classrooms

Iowa fine arts and social studies teachers have a new professional development program to further engage students. The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has launched a new Iowa Arts Council program called “Folk Arts in …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Central Iowa teen making waves in world of fashion

In May 2018, Ugbad Ahdi was preparing to graduate from West Des Moines’ Valley High School. A few short months later, she was in New York City working for a top modeling agency. Since then …

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Applications open for 2020 Community Connect program

Applications are being accepted for the 2020 Community Connect Program, which begins in January, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced this week. Thirty program participants attend five sessions, while connecting with community mentors for …

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Willises receive 2019 Tocqueville Society Award

Rich and Kim Willis have received the 2019 Tocqueville Society Award. The award is United Way of Central Iowa’s highest honor, given annually to an individual or household that exemplifies inspirational and sustained leadership and …

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Survey: Majority of Central Iowans distracted on the road — and it’s killing us

Distracted driving may be even more rampant than we realized in Greater Des Moines, according to data from a recent survey by the Travelers Institute. And that’s a risky business that’s leading to record high…
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Oct. 22: Harmony for the Homeless

Host: Central Iowa Shelter & Services and Harmony Delegation Chorus
About: A fun night of music and family to support CISS’s clients through Iowa’s harshest season. Come join us for music from Harmony Delegation Choir …

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Wells Fargo Arena gets new sound system, kiosks

Wells Fargo Arena has completed a $1.7 million sound system upgrade and a system of self-serve concession kiosks. The self-serve system are at sections 103, 104, 107, 109 and 115. The Daktronics sound system, completed …

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Des Moines manufacturing family makes $10 million gift to Ohio alma mater

A Des Moines medical manufacturer has pledged a $10 million gift to his alma mater, Cedarville University in southeastern Ohio. Mark Scharnberg, a 1997 Cedarville graduate, made the gift on behalf of his family’s businesses, …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Questions you shouldn’t ask LGBTQ co-workers – or really any co-workers

Companies striving for equity and inclusion is one thing, but to actually understand the impact of how we interact with co-workers is another. It’s well documented that microaggressions erode someone’s comfort and spirit over time, …