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Community Foundation grants $420,000 to community projects

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $420,000 to support three community projects: the North Side Community Recreation Center, Center at Sixth, and the 50314 Des Moines Area Regional Transit …

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Iowa Architectural Foundation announces new board officers and awards

Nathan Griffith, an associate principal at Neumann Monson Architects (Iowa City), has been elected to serve as chair of the Iowa Architectural Foundation’s board of trustees. Griffith has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Iowa State …

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Nominations for Young Women’s Resource Center award open through Jan. 8

The Young Women’s Resource Center is accepting nominations for its annual Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award. The award honors local advocates, activists, innovators and philanthropists who have made significant contributions toward empowering girls and young women. …

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Ray Cole inducted into broadcaster’s hall of fame

Iowan Ray Cole has been inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame. The 30th annual B+C Hall Of Fame pays tribute to the pioneers, innovators and stars of broadcast, cable and broadband television. Receiving …

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Girls Rock! Des Moines awarded grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity

Girls Rock Des Moines is honored to announce that they’ve been awarded a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to purchase new drum sets for practice and performance. Girls Rock Des Moines has …

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State Historical Society of Iowa calls for board and awards nominations

The State Historical Society of Iowa is calling for nominations for members to serve on its board of trustees and for the Iowa Excellence in History Awards. Nominations must be received in the State Historical …

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First Interstate Bank collects, donates 12,232 clothing items in Coats and More Drive

First Interstate Bank’s has completed its 14th Coats and More Drive. Across its 14-state footprint, team members have collected and donated 12,232 winter clothing items since kicking off the collection drive a few months ago. …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa receives $12,000 grant from Variety

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa has received a $12,000 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity. BBBSCI is a nonprofit mentoring organization serving Polk, Warren and Dallas counties. The Children’s Charity grant will be used …

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Former Drake basketball player to hold Christmas giveaway

Jeff Hill, a former Drake basketball player, is conducting a Christmas giveaway with over 100 turkeys and hams to donate to families. The giveaway will also include Christmas gift experiences for 23 families based on …

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YWRC named Bank of America Neighborhood Champion

Bank of America has named the Young Women’s Resource Center as its 2022 Neighborhood Champion for its work to lower economic barriers and advance economic opportunity. According to a news release, YWRC will receive a …