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In his own words

The Principal Charity Classic senior PGA golf tournament was held this past weekend at the newly restored Wakonda Club in Des Moines, and before the first round began on Friday, the Business Record sat down …

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Food Bank of Iowa receives donation of 40,000 pounds of macaroni and cheese

Land O’Lakes Inc. has donated more than 40,000 pounds of its macaroni and cheese to the Food Bank of Iowa through the Land O’Lakes First Run Program. The donation will provide more than 33,500 meals. …

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Des Moines Arts Festival announces Hurd Innovator in the Arts recipient

The Des Moines Arts Festival presented by Nationwide announced Seso Marentes
as the eighth recipient of the G. David Hurd Innovator of the Arts honor. The award is give each year to an individual or …

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Lutheran Services in Iowa announces new chief development officer

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) announced it hired a new chief development officer, Terri Speirs. At LSI, Speirs will direct all philanthropy and church relations activities to support the organization’s mission, vision and values. Speirs …

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Grimes Public Library to build amphitheater

The Grimes City Council announced it recently approved a site plan for an outdoor amphitheater that will be able to seat up to 100 people. It will be located on the east side of the …

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Funding raised to launch feasibility study for Community Action Sports Complex

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition and 80/35 BMX have raised the $47,000 necessary to launch a feasibility study for a new all-weather indoor action sports complex in the greater Des Moines area. The study will begin …

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Local community foundations activate disaster recovery funds in response to severe weather

Disaster Recovery Funds have been activated across Iowa to support those affected by the severe weather events of May 21, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines shared in a news release. The Disaster Recovery …

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Goodwill of Central Iowa launches new soft skills training program to empower individuals facing employment barriers

Goodwill of Central Iowa recently launched the Job Ready Pathways Skills Training Program. The seven-week initiative will provide certification and paid training, focusing on the cultivation of soft skills necessary for successful employment. Following a …

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Iowa Bicycle Coalition hosting fundraiser for indoor BMX facility

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is hosting a fundraiser to support 80/35 BMX in its efforts to bring a year-round, all-weather, Olympic-level indoor BMX racetrack and off-road cycling facility to the Greater Des Moines area. Skate …

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2024 Principal Charity Classic to feature recently restored Wakonda Club

Wakonda Club’s $7 million restoration includes a new irrigation system; rebuilt tee boxes; the addition of 10 acres of fairways; rebuilt and expanded greens; rebuilt bunkers and new Dominant X-Treme 7 bent grass planted on…