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Hy-Vee deploys disaster relief team to help Hurricane Idalia victims in Florida

Hy-Vee Inc. announced that it would start deploying its Disaster Relief Team on Sept. 2 to locations in Florida struck by Hurricane Idalia. The team going to Florida took Hy-Vee’s mobile command center, five Hy-Vee …

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Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce now available in 3,600+ Walgreens stores

West Des Moines-based Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce has announced its Original Hot Sauce is now available in over 3,600 Walgreens stores nationwide. Walgreens is Lola’s third national account in addition to being in over 2,200 …

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UpLift Basic Income Pilot to hold first community conversation Tuesday

A series of community conversations to discuss the UpLift Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot and next steps in addressing needs of low-income families will kick off at 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Varsity Cinema …

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Iowa young professionals set to convene for statewide conference

The Young Professionals of Iowa organization will host its annual conference from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The theme is “Here. Now. Iowa,” and the conference …

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Des Moines named No. 1 place for young professionals to meet homeownership goals

The city of Des Moines was ranked the top place for young professionals to live, according to a new study from Forbes.

The study’s goal was to determine the best places for young professionals to …

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A Closer Look: Jeremy Parsons

Jeremy Parsons grew up around fairs. His dad was a county fair board president. He was involved in Future Farmers of America as a student, spending time around the Decatur County Fair. Parsons also spent …

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A Closer Look: Kelly Baum

For Kelly Baum, even as a curator at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Des Moines Art Center’s reputation stood out.

“The Art Center was on my radar,” Baum said. “It’s …

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West Des Moines Leadership Academy announces 2023-24 class

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy, a West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce program, announced the 37 members of the 2023-24 class. They will take part in a nine-month program that is intended to guide …

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Bankrate ranks Iowa best state to retire

In a study based on affordability (40%), overall well-being (25%), quality/cost of health care (20%), weather (10%) and crime (5%), Bankrate – a consumer financial services company – found Iowa to be the best state …

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How employers should think about leadership development

While being a “born leader” may apply to some leaders’ journeys, a growing body of research suggests that leadership skills can be developed through practice. As the Harvard Business Review once put it, “good leaders …