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Former state Supreme Court Justice Hecht dies

Former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Daryl Hecht, who retired in December to undergo treatment for melanoma, has died, according to a release from the Iowa Judicial Branch. Hecht, 66, was appointed to the court in …

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Stowe resigns, in hospice

Des Moines Water Works CEO and General Manager Bill Stowe resigned effective Tuesday, the same day he moved into Kavanagh House hospice in Des Moines to continue his battle against aggressive cancer, Water Works board …

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DNR officer wins international award

Iowa conservation officer Steven Griebel has become the first Iowa Department of Natural Resources staffer to be named Officer of the Year by the Mississippi Flyway Law Enforcement Council. He topped candidates from 14 states …

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Volunteer Iowa launches fifth Give Back Iowa Challenge

The Give Back Iowa Challenge launched April 1 and ends May 31. The challenge asks employers to register for free and log their company’s volunteer hours through the weeks. Companies with the highest average of …

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D.M. resident wins Iowa Youth of the Year

Des Moines resident Princess W. has been named the Iowa Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The award recognizes leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to a healthy lifestyle. The …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: One of these days, you’ll get to pay for the pleasure of driving in Manhattan

Many, many years ago, I maneuvered a vehicle — a Volkswagen Bus — in and around Manhattan. The view from the edges was spectacular. It was early evening and we looked out the many windows …

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Women mark earnings disparity on National Equal Pay Day

Today is National Equal Pay Day, a symbolic holiday marking when women’s earnings catch up to what men were paid the year before, reports Iowa Public Radio. According to a 2018 analysis by the American Association …

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Holmes Murphy opens grant program

Holmes Murphy has launched its philanthropic grant program for nonprofits working in health and at-risk, education, or arts and culture. Holmes Murphy donates $1.3 million annually and its employees log 10,000 volunteer hours. Grant applications will be reviewed …

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April Fool’s Day a mixed bag

Well, the Des Moines Police Department had a little fun with April Fool’s Day this morning, at first listing speed-camera locations that turned out to be everything from the “Cheers” bar in Boston and the …

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Tickets available for MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala

The 2019 MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala produced by MercyOne Des Moines Foundation will take place June 13 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Des Moines. The 10th gala …