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Great Outdoors Foundation receives $100,000 grant from Polk County

The Great Outdoors Foundation received a $100,000 community development grant from Polk County for its newly created conservation fund, which supports water quality initiatives in Central Iowa. The grant will support education and resources on …

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Principal Charity Classic partnering to support, adapt Legacy Project

The Principal Charity Classic, with support from Sammons Financial Group, is working with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to evolve the Legacy Project into a work-based learning program to help prepare youths for future employment, …

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YMCA seeing improvements, but new CEO says there’s still more work to be done

A month into his new role as president and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines, Cameron Nicholson previewed some of the goals and focuses he has for the six branches he now oversees.…

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Chrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 to support girls and women

The Chrysalis Foundation has granted over $100,000 to support girls and women in the Greater Des Moines area. In 2024, 27 organizations were awarded Community Partner Grants to invest in the safety, security, education, and …

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Iowa PBS announces new executive director, general manager

Following a months-long process, the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board unanimously voted to appoint Andrew Batt as the next executive director and general manager of Iowa PBS. Batt, who has served as director of production and …

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Community Foundation gives $250,000 to local nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded $250,000 in Leadership Grants to support projects at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and Primary Health Care. Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity will use …

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Renee Hardman named Lutheran Services in Iowa president, CEO

Lutheran Services in Iowa has appointed Renee Hardman as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 23, the organization announced Thursday.

The statewide nonprofit provides a range of services and programs for children and youth, …

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Applications for Bank of America’s Student Leaders program close Jan. 17

The 2024 application for Bank of America’s Student Leaders paid internship program is open through Jan. 17. The national program places 300 selected students in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization, and …

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ACLU of Iowa announces Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award winners

Hailie Bonz, 17, from Urbandale, and Jemma Bullock, 18, from Ankeny, have been honored with the ACLU’s Robert Mannheimer Youth Advocacy Award. The Mannheimer Award, named in tribute to Des Moines attorney and civil liberties …

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AARP names Larry Kudej Iowa volunteer state president

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Larry Kudej of Swisher has been appointed to a three-year term as the AARP Iowa volunteer state president. In collaboration with AARP Iowa State Director Brad Anderson, Kudej is tasked with leading the …