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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 …

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Roosevelt High School announces Hall of Fame inductees

The Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation will induct three honorees into its Hall of Fame during an awards ceremony on Wednesday. The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Roosevelt auditorium. The 2024 …

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Central Iowa Shelter and Services honors 3 supporters of homelessness work

Central Iowa Shelter and Services is hosting its annual Heroes for Homeless fundraising event on May 2 at the Hilton Downtown Des Moines. This event will recognize three community supporters of those experiencing homelessness: Iowa …

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United Way of Central Iowa’s Stuff the Bus gathers books for Central Iowa children

United Way of Central Iowa will host its annual Stuff the Bus book drive from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14 at Athene USA in West Des Moines. The event is part of …