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Founders of Svalbard Global Seed Vault named 2024 World Food Prize laureates

Cary Fowler, left, and Geoffrey Hawtin, right, were named this year’s World Food Prize laureates for their work to conserve crop plants and species. They are pictured above at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in…
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YSS awarded $25,000 grant from Youth Villages

YSS, an Iowa-based youth-serving nonprofit, has received a 2024 Lived Experience Impact Grant from Youth Villages. It is one of eight organizations nationwide to receive this recognition. YSS delivers a range of services aimed at …

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World Food Prize Foundation opens registration for Iowa Hunger Summit

Registration is open for the 18th annual Iowa Hunger Summit on July 31 at the Norman E. Borlaug World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. The theme of this year’s free event is Seeds of Nourishment: …

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DMARC Food Pantry Network breaks record with 25,209 served in April

The graphic shows the number of people that the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantry Network has served in the month of April dating back to 2021. Graphic courtesy of DMARC

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Rotary Club Bingo Bash raises nearly $100,000 for local causes

The Rotary Club of Des Moines AM announced that more than 1,100 people came to play bingo at its annual signature fundraiser, Bingo Bash, which was held Feb. 24 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The …

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Inaugural Iowa Adaptive Open set for 2025

The Iowa Golf Association (IGA) announced that the inaugural Iowa Adaptive Open will be held July 12-13, 2025. The newest IGA championship will be played at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona and will be …

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Community Foundation releases annual report, new strategic framework during Celebration Luncheon

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines President Kristi Knous addresses the crowd at the organization’s annual Celebration Luncheon on Thursday at Community Choice Convention Center downtown. Photo provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

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Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon brings in more than $310,000

The 2024 Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 22 raised more than $310,000, which exceeded its fundraising goal. “There is no doubt babies will be saved because of the Changemakers who participated in this …

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United Way of Central Iowa releases 2024 report, announces Live United honorees

Central Iowa communities are experiencing challenges with food insecurity, access to mental health care and a steady decline in child kindergarten readiness over six years, according to the United Way of Central Iowa’s 2024 Community …

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Lead DSM announces graduates of 2 leadership programs

Lead DSM has announced the 40 graduates of its Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute and the 33 graduates of the Youth Leadership Institute program. The Youth Leadership Initiative is designed to provide high school students …