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Pedestrian bridge over Beaver Creek reopens

In 2019, the pedestrian bridge over Beaver Creek collapsed after being heavily damaged by high waters and ice jams. A new bridge, which cost $2 million to construct, opened this week. The bridge, which is …

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$40M awarded in grants to nonprofit projects statewide

The state has awarded $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to 24 projects to help nonprofit organizations expand services to help more Iowans. According to a news release, the funding doubles the original investment that …

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How business leaders should be thinking about hybrid work

Thursday’s Power Breakfast panel at the Embassy Club. See our full gallery on Facebook.Photo by Duane Tinkey

Since the onset of the pandemic business leaders have had countless conversations about how remote and flexible work arrangements …

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TAI names Prometheus Award finalists

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the finalists for the 2022 Prometheus Awards. A new award category this year is Computer Science Educator of the Year. Teachers from Iowa City, MOC-Floyd Valley, Waterloo, University …

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World Food & Music Festival returns this weekend

Although summer is quickly winding down, there’s still time to squeeze in a low-stress trip around the world without leaving downtown Des Moines. The 2022 World Food & Music Festival returns to Western Gateway Park …

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Sammons Financial Group donates $180K to 14 charitable organizations

Sammons Financial Group Inc. has announced the results of its annual Community Outreach Program. The initiative, started in 2018, empowers employees to nominate charities that are meaningful to them for funding. Employees voted to determine …

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Governor proclaims September as Hunger Action Month

Gov. Kim Reynolds today signed a proclamation declaring September as Hunger Action Month, citing the high numbers of people who are food insecure in Iowa, and the effects food insecurity can have on a person’s …

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EMC awards $35K grant to Oakridge for digital workforce training

EMC Insurance Companies has awarded a $35,000 grant to Oakridge Neighborhood to help fund the agency’s digital workforce training program. Oakridge Neighborhood’s Family and Workforce programs served more than 2,6000 people in the past year, …

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Winefest Des Moines seeking volunteers for upcoming events

Winefest Des Moines is seeking volunteers for two of its upcoming events: Sips and the City on Friday, Sept. 23 and Grand Tasting on Saturday, Sept. 24. Both events will be held from 6-9 p.m. …

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Iowa authors to be honored by Des Moines library foundation

Three Iowa authors will be honored during the Des Moines Public Library Foundation’s 2022 Iowa Author Awards Dinner that will be held at 6 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Des …

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