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VIDEO: One question for every Forty Under 40 honoree

We honored the 2019 Forty Under 40 class Thursday night at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel. We also honored Kathryn Kunert, our 2019 Alumnus of the Year, and asked each of the Forties one …

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May 4: Jockeys and Juleps

Host: Junior League of Des Moines
About: Celebrate the most famous horse race with friends at Des Moines’ premiere Kentucky Derby event. This is JLDM’s fifth time hosting the Derby-themed fundraiser. Enjoy the race, raffle, …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are we wasting food that is OK?

Like many other savvy consumers, I sometimes miss the fact that I have food around that is past the “use by” date on the label. I have been most surprised, and perplexed, if I find …

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Wells Fargo to provide $325,000 toward Midwest flood relief

Wells Fargo & Co. announced it will donate $325,000 to aid Midwest communities devastated by recent flooding. The Wells Fargo Foundation will donate $250,000 to the American Red Cross for immediate needs, and an additional …

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KCCI wins NPPA national award

KCCI has been named the national Station of the Year in the small market category by the National Press Photographers Association. This is the seventh time the station has won the honor, considered one of …

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Closer Look: Chris Kramer

Chris Kramer in January officially became director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, which she had served for years as its acting director and deputy director.

She says she’s always been into the arts, …

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One Iowa announces award winners to be honored at 10th Annual Gala Celebration

OC (Orange City) Pride, EerieAnna Good and Carol Ann Beal, and UnityPoint Health-Des Moines will be the honored awardees at the 10th annual Gala Celebration April 12, hosted by One Iowa, a statewide LGBTQ advocacy …

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D.C. Central Kitchen turns surplus food into meals, jobs

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VIDEO: The Tomorrow Plan Series by Mike Curtin of DC Central Kitchen

Yesterday we broadcast live and shared a presentation by Mike Curtin of D.C. Central Kitchen for the Tomorrow Plan Speaker Series. Curtin talked about the nation’s first community kitchen and provided insights on innovative approaches …

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Iowa Water Festival seeks sponsors for inaugural public event

Seeding Sovereignty is seeking sponsors for the inaugural Iowa Water Festival in honor of World Water Day, to be held June 23 at the Izaak Walton League in Des Moines. Organizers are working to raise …

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