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LCS Foundation raises $1 million for Alzheimer’s in 2025 

The LCS Foundation announced it raised more than $1 million in 2025 to support the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, one of the foundation’s pillars. The money was raised through corporate and …

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Grubb YMCA to close Feb. 28 to make way for new community center

After more than 30 years of serving Des Moines families, the John R. Grubb Community YMCA, 1611 11th St., will be closing its doors Feb. 28 so the city can prepare the site for the …

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NAMI Iowa announces 2026 legislative priorities

National Alliance on Mental Illness Iowa announced its legislative priorities for the 2026 Iowa legislative session. As the state’s largest mental health nonprofit, NAMI Iowa represents individuals, families and advocates across the state through 13 …

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AARP Iowa grant opportunity announced

AARP Iowa is inviting local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge through March 4. The grants fund quick-action projects to help communities become more livable …

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Meals from the Heartland hosting MLK Day packaging event

Meals from the Heartland is hosting a packaging event on on Jan. 19 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Volunteers will gather to package meals that will be shared with children and families …

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Variety radiothon raises over $221,000 

Variety — the Children’s Charity of Iowa raised a record $221,000 for the Variety Compassion Fund during its annual Two Days of Compassion Radiothon. The fund supports Iowa children and families experiencing pediatric medical crises, …

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World Food Prize Foundation, Drake University launch internship program

The World Food Prize Foundation, in collaboration with Drake University, has announced a new internship initiative providing 50 paid positions over 5 years for Iowa students focused on agriculture and rural Iowa. The foundation is …

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New postal rule could affect end-of-year giving

Effective tomorrow, Dec. 24, a new United States Postal Service’s Postmarks and Postal Possession rule clarifies how postmarks are applied, which may affect how the timing of mailed charitable gifts is determined, according to an …

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EveryStep announces minimum wage increase for hourly, entry-level employees

Des Moines-based nonprofit EveryStep announced it will raise its minimum hourly wage to $19 for all hourly and entry-level positions as part of a broader effort to support staff and improve retention amid rising living …

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Construction begins on ARL rescue intake and rehabilitation center

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has started the second phase of its facility expansion with construction underway on the state’s first rescue intake and rehabilitation center. The $1 million project includes converting a former …