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Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses

Hy-Vee Inc. hosted a business summit in Minneapolis where it awarded $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses. The event, called the Hy-Vee Opportunity Inclusive Business Summit, was part of the company’s effort …

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WDM Citizen of the Year nominations now open

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for the 78th annual West Des Moines Citizen and Emerging Citizen of the Year awards. Nominations will be accepted until March 8. The Citizen of …

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What 2023 holds for bars and restaurants

As much as we like to try, nobody can predict the future. People and businesses are settling into the new year and preparing for what’s ahead, but what is that exactly? 

The easy answer is …

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Pass along positivity at the DSM Loves You pop-up activation

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting a pop-up activation, DSM Loves You, in honor of Valentine’s Day. The activation features good-news boxes filled with positive affirmation notes and flowers, provided by local artists Maggie …

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Skate DSM receives grant for ‘Get on Board’

Skate DSM, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting and supporting the skateboarding community in Des Moines, has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to fund the “Get on Board Project.” The project …

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Principal Charity Classic volunteer registration is open

Volunteer registration for the 2023 Principal Charity Classic is now open. The Principal Charity Classic raises funds for organizations that support the education, culture, financial security and health of Iowa kids. Last year the event …

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2023 Inspiring Women of Iowa finalists announced

The 16 finalists for the annual Inspiring Women of Iowa awards have been announced. The event, whose proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, honors women of courage, confidence and character, as well as …

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dsmExclusive: Art Center announces new director

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Nominations open for Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute

LeadDSM has announced a call for nominations for the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Class of 2024. The institute offers a nine-month curriculum aimed at providing participants with a deeper understanding of the community, enhancing …

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Iowa Brewers Guild announces annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival 2023

The Iowa Brewers Guild will host the annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival on June 3 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Water Works Park Lauridsen Amphitheater in Des Moines. The festival will feature over …