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Des Moines sustainable apparel sourcing startup featured in Times Square

Dhakai, a Des Moines-based apparel sourcing startup and Techstars Iowa alumnus, was the first Iowa startup to be featured on the Nasdaq billboard in Times Square last week, recognizing founder Russel Karim for his completion …

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Women Lead Change announces speakers for Central Iowa conference

Women Lead Change has announced several speakers for its Central Iowa Conference, to be held in October. Headlining the event will be Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, founders of the Home Edit, a national home …

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Iowa Women’s Foundation, IEDA announce new position to address child care needs

The Iowa Women’s Foundation in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a new full-time position dedicated to helping Iowa businesses develop child care policies for their employees, as part of a recommendation brought forth …

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ICON to take phased approach with revised BUILD grant agreement

ICON Water Trails will move forward under a more phased approach after receiving approval to revise the scope of work to be done under a $25 million federal BUILD Grant that was awarded for the …

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Golfweek ranks Iowa’s best golf courses in 2022

Des Moines Register: Iowa golfers looking to play the state’s best courses may want to plan a trip east this summer. In Golfweek’s annual rankings, updated this month, Spirit Hollow Golf Course in Burlington was named …

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UI, Drake hosting Mandela Washington fellow cohorts

The University of Iowa and Drake University are each hosting a cohort of young leaders from sub-Saharan African countries participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the flagship program of the Young African …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Some smart bets for deeper summer reads

I often ask business leaders that I’m interviewing what books they’re reading or have read recently, not only because I’m nosy but because it provides some great insights about what’s important and top-of-mind for them …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership, One Iowa to host LGBTQ Inclusion webinar

A webinar addressing LGBTQ inclusion is scheduled for June 23 to provide participants the tools they need to learn about best practices their organizations can use to allow their LGBTQ employees to be their true selves in …

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Des Moines’ Food Rescue app can prevent food waste

Axios Des Moines: A local nonprofit is asking for the public’s help to feed hungry families through a unique app that prevents food waste. Eat Greater Des Moines is partnering with grocery stores, gas stations and …

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Des Moines Performing Arts to offer another year of free outdoor programming

Des Moines Performing Arts announced the return of its free outdoor programming in 2022. According to a news release, there will be seven programs for families to enjoy, beginning with Yoga on Cowles Commons, scheduled …