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Principal Charity Classic raised record $10.6 million at 2025 tournament

The Principal Charity Classic announced the 2025 tournament raised a record $10.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines has raised more than $73 million for Iowa …

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A Closer Look: Keshia Meissner

Keshia Meissner’s move to the Salisbury House five years ago was already a big switch after a career in health and human services nonprofits. Then, throw in the pandemic as well.

She started as executive …

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Nonprofit signs Iowa’s first high school NIL athlete

Des Moines-based nonprofit Back 2 School Iowa announced it has signed a Name, Image and Likeness partnership with Jayden McGregory, a West Des Moines Valley football player. McGregory will serve as the lead community ambassador …

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Heart of Iowa Nature Trail completion connects five communities in Story County

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The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail in Story County is now complete, connecting the communities of Slater, Huxley, Cambridge, Maxwell and Collins with 21 miles of continuous pavement.

The …

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Nine Iowans receive State Historical Society’s Excellence in History awards

The State Historical Society of Iowa presented its annual Excellence in History Awards during a recent ceremony in Des Moines, recognizing outstanding contributions to the state’s history in several categories. Kenneth Quinn, former U.S. ambassador …

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Rook Room receives national designation

Rook Room owners Tony Tandeski (middle left) and Annelise Tarnowski (middle center) stand with Chad Johnston from the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce (middle right) to cut the ribbon at their new store. Photo by…
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National Senior Games begins Thursday in Des Moines

The 2025 National Senior Games will kick off in Greater Des Moines on Thursday, marking the second largest edition in the event’s history with more than 12,500 registered athletes aged 50 and older. The Olympic-style …

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Oak Park is branching out with Canopy

By Michael Morain | editor, dsm magazine

The owner of the restaurant Oak Park is planning a spinoff market and cafe just a block west on Ingersoll Avenue.

The project, called Canopy, a riff on …

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National nonprofit to host annual conference in Des Moines

From July 23-26, members of AMBUCS, a national nonprofit service organization, will gather at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown for the organization’s annual national conference. AMBUCS, with more than 3,800 members in 36 states, provides Amtryke adaptive …

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Durham talks incentives philosophy, CAT grants awarded to ICON Water Trails, others

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The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved Community Attraction and Tourism grant awards in Des Moines, Floyd, Harlan and Hardin County. CAT grants are designed to …