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Nonprofit: “I Have a Dream” Foundation


Low-income at-risk students often have extraordinary challenges to overcome both inside and outside the classroom. Even if these students graduate from high school, attending college can remain an unaffordable dream.

That’s where the “I Have …

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Des Moines River Trail receives state funds

Des Moines River Trail receives state funds   The Vision Iowa Board yesterday awarded a grant for $113,542 for the Des Moines River Trail project. The project includes construction of a 2.5-mile trail from the…
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Wells Fargo’s matching gift program tops $2 million in Iowa

Wells Fargo’s matching gift program tops $2 million in Iowa  Wells Fargo & Co. announced yesterday that its educational matching gift program supported Iowa schools and educational foundations with more than $2 million in employee…
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Iowa architects to hold annual Canstruction fund raiser April 21

Iowa architects to hold annual Canstruction fund raiser April 21  On April 21, the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold its annual Canstruction charity event at the Capital Square atrium in…
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Iowa Women in Architecture announces its first event

After forming in August 2011, Iowa Women in Architecture (iaWia) will have its first event, a social and speed-mentoring workshop, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 30 at RDG Planning & Design, 301 Grand Ave., …

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Largest conventions coming to the metro area, week of March 19

Organization Event Name Arrival Departure Attendees Mtg Venue City NCAA – Div. I Women’s Basketball Regional Championship Division I Women’s Basketball Regional Championship March 22 March 27 24,000 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines USA Volleyball…
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WORKS IN PROGRESS: Central Iowa Shelter & Services


Tony Timm can smile on the winter of 2012.

Mild temperatures have allowed construction workers to raise the prefabricated walls and work toward completion in September of the Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) housing …

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Youth Homes director to retire

Youth Homes director to retire Ron Stehl, executive director of Youth Homes of Mid-America and the Youth Homes of Mid-America Foundation, has announced his retirement effective June 1. He has led the Johnston-based organization, which…
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Goodwill receives donation from Wells Fargo

Goodwill receives donation from Wells Fargo Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa announced yesterday that it has received $10,000 from Wells Fargo & Co. to help support workforce development programs. Goodwill placed 220 people into Central…
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10 bands, one ticket

  10 bands, one ticket  Gross Domestic Product (GDP), showcasing Greater Des Moines’ emerging musical talents, will take place at Hotel Fort Des Moines on April 14. This year’s lineup will again exemplify the best…