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LGBTQ students tossed from Iowa Capitol after bathroom conflict file discrimination suit

Des Moines Register: They went to the Iowa Capitol to lobby for better protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. The way they were treated there, they say, is proof that the state has a …

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Arts and entertainment sector quickly returning to pre-pandemic levels

It was two years ago that the arts community shut down as the coronavirus pandemic began to spread across the country, resulting in closed doors, furloughs and the start of a period of uncertainty.


Today, …

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Des Moines-based LifeServe sends blood supplies to Texas after deadly school shooting

Des Moines Register: LifeServe Blood Center in Des Moines is sending blood products to Texas following a deadly mass shooting at an elementary school. The rampage in Uvalde, Texas, left at least 19 children and two …

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Principal donates $60K to charities through Premier Hockey Federation collaboration

The Premier Hockey Federation and Principal Financial Group announced a new end-of-season charitable initiative that expands upon the Des Moines-based company’s role as the exclusive financial services marketing partner of the professional women’s hockey organization. As part …

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DMPS releases statement after 19 children, 2 teachers killed in mass shooting in Texas

Des Moines Public Schools said in a statement that “our hearts are with” the families in Uvalde, Texas, after a gunman killed at least 19 children and two teachers on Tuesday at Robb Elementary School.

“From schools to churches …

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New owners promise a refreshed, safer, family-focused experience as Adventureland begins a new season

Bill Lentz, the new general manager of Adventureland, stands at the park with the Dragon Slayer roller coaster in the background. The amusement park opened this spring under new ownership. Photo submitted by Palace Entertainment

Adventureland …

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Prairie Meadows awards $5M in Legacy Grants

Prairie Meadows announced today that it has awarded $5 million to 21 Greater Des Moines organizations through its Legacy Grants program. In total, Prairie Meadows has committed a record amount of $38.1 million in charitable …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: This is what new grads want from the job market

It’s the time of year for graduation ceremonies, celebrations and, for the graduates, job searches. Given the need employers have for workers, as this Wall Street Journal video explains, those in the class of 2022 have myriad …

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Olmscheid to leave Des Moines Performing Arts for Michigan State

Eric Olmscheid, the director of programming at Des Moines Performing Arts, will be leaving that role to serve as executive director at Michigan State University’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Olscheid is scheduled to begin …

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DREAM Iowa to celebrate Financial Independence seminar graduation

DREAM Iowa, a nonprofit focused on helping immigrant Iowans move from generational poverty to generational wealth, will celebrate the achievements of local immigrant Iowans during a ceremony on Tuesday. The event, to be held at 5:30 …