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Hall, Millang honored with Tocqueville Society Award

Glen Hall (posthumous) and Todd Millang, center left, were honored Thursday evening with the United Way of Central Iowa’s Tocqueville Society Award. Hall’s family accepted the award on his behalf. Photos courtesy of United Way…

Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $287,000

On Sept. 27, over 1,500 Central Iowans participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Principal Park in Des Moines. Walkers helped raise over $287,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the …

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Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation grant applications now open

Dupaco Credit Union, in partnership with Dubuque-based the Innovation Lab, has opened applications for the second year of its Gift of Innovation grant. Rather than a cash award, the grant offers nonprofits access to customized …

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Springfield Plastics launches annual fundraiser for cancer research

Springfield Plastics has launched its annual Drain for the Cure campaign to support cancer research, prevention and treatment at the John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines as well as the Simmons Cancer Institute in …

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Community Foundation announces 2026 For Impact Leaders class

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has announced the 2026 For Impact Leaders cohort, who will participate in the nine-month peer learning program launching in January. Sixteen local nonprofit leaders were selected, representing organizations …

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Hubbell’s golf outing raises almost $70,000

Hubbell Realty Co.’s 2025 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic, held at Woodland Hills Golf Course in West Des Moines, raised $69,000 to benefit three Iowa organizations. The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter, Easterseals Iowa and On …

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ISU Foundation honors 2025 Emerging Philanthropist Award recipient

The Iowa State University Foundation has named Jen Scharff of Ankeny as the recipient of the 2025 Order of the Knoll Emerging Philanthropist Award, recognizing her leadership and commitment to advancing the university’s mission through …

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Central Iowa CEOs to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity

A group of Central Iowa CEOs will volunteer at a special Habitat for Humanity build for business leaders on Friday. Participants will help build the walls of a new home that will be sold to …

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Jones named United Way chief community impact officer

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United Way of Central Iowa announced Thursday the appointment of Joseph Jones as its new chief community impact officer. Jones will join the organization’s senior leadership team on Oct. 27. Jones brings more …

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Meals from the Heartland hosts 18th annual Hunger Fight

Meals from the Heartland has announced its upcoming annual Hunger Fight, taking place Oct. 7-11 at its West Des Moines packaging center where volunteers will package meals to help feed children and families in Iowa …