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Speaker to tell how public art can transform communities

Olivia Gude, who teaches art education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, plans to speak in Des Moines June 21 about the power of public art.

Gude’s presentation, “The Power of Public …

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Olivia Gude, who teaches art education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, plans to speak in Des Moines June 21 about the power of public art.

Gude’s presentation, “The Power of Public …

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April 22, 2020: Live United Luncheon 2020

Host: United Way of Central Iowa
About: United Way’s annual luncheon to unveil the community impact report and present the Live United awards. 
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Prairie Meadows Pavilion
Learn more…

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June 8: Women of Achievement Awards

Host: Women Lead Change
About: Join in celebrating the 2019 class of honorees for the Women of Achievement Awards. Theresa “Billee” Davis, Willie Stevenson Glanton and Ola Babcock Miller will be commemorated with permanent plaques on …

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Longtime children’s advocate Jody Reynolds dies

Jody Reynolds, whose devotion for children was expressed through decades of work with Variety — The Children’s Charity, died Tuesday at the age of 78. 

Reynolds, who was honored in 2017 as a Sage Over 70 by …

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Bayer Fund grants Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation $4,000 for teacher development

The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation will receive a $4,000 grant from the Bayer-Monsanto facility in Ankeny, the foundation announced today. Funds from the grant will be used to support teacher professional development efforts in Ankeny …

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Iowa, South Dakota communities awarded more than $93,000 from Wellmark 3-Point Play

Six communities in Iowa and South Dakota received grants between $14,000 and $18,000 from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield as part of its 3-Point Play Program, Wellmark announced. Throughout the 2018-19 college football and basketball …

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VIDEO: Networking on the Green panel

On May 31 local business leaders at the Principal Charity Classic’s Networking on the Green event shared wisdom learned during their careers. The panel allowed young professionals to ask questions and network with additional mentors …

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Techau named executive director at Keep Iowa Beautiful

Former board member Kevin Techau has been named executive director of Keep Iowa Beautiful. “Kevin is a servant leader, giving back to the state of Iowa and our nation in everything he does,” said Reo Menning, …

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Grinnell College in talks to acquire library collection of Salisbury House

Grinnell College has preliminarily agreed to acquire the Des Moines Salisbury House’s library collection of rare books, including first editions and historic documents. The parties are working toward a definitive purchase agreement and anticipate completing …