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Racial disparities continue as need rises for food pantries

The graph above breaks down the racial disparity that exists in food pantry visits. Source: DMARC

The Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network served a record number of people, with an increasing number of …

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MercyOne receives more than $125,000 from Variety

Variety – the Children’s Charity awarded MercyOne Central Iowa over $125,000 to enhance the care and services to Iowa children at MercyOne Children’s Hospital and MercyOne House of Mercy. A $116,275 grant for the MercyOne …

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McGill Junge Wealth Management helps double the impact of Habitat for Humanity

McGill Junge Wealth Management, a member of Northwestern Mutual’s exclusive Private Client Group, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary and spotlighting its philanthropic giving in Central Iowa. In honor of the milestone, the firm said it …

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Big Brothers Big Sisters announces plans for new mentoring center

Rendering of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa’s new mentoring center. Courtesy of SVPA Architects Inc.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSCI) has purchased a 10,500-square-foot building at 2130 Grand Ave. in …

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Dia de los Muertos tribute Oct. 14 will remember victims of domestic violence

The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence will host its third annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) tribute on Saturday, Oct. 14. This year’s tribute will be held at Union Park (between the …

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Iowa Restaurant Association announces industry award winners

The Iowa Restaurant Association released the winners of its annual state hospitality awards this week. Dave and Jean Thompson of the Urban Restaurant Group in Des Moines were the recipients of the Restaurateurs of the …

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Iowa Safe Schools, Schabel Solutions announce employee resource group conference

Iowa Safe Schools and Schabel Solutions announced the inaugural “Aspire to Inspire” employee resource group (ERG) conference, which will take place Feb. 23 to 24 at Drake University.

The first of its kind in Iowa, …

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Iowa Bicycle Coalition names Luke Hoffman new executive director

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition announced the hiring of Luke Hoffman as its new executive director. Hoffman most recently served as the executive director for Iowa Rivers Revival. He will replace Mark Wyatt, who helped establish …

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INA welcomes Anselm as new executive director

Debbie Anselm will lead the Iowa Newspaper Association as its new executive director, effective Oct. 24. Anselm has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, most recently serving as the association’s board president …

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Catholic Charities to celebrate 100 years of service

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Des Moines, will celebrate 100 years of providing service to people in central and southwest Iowa. In mid-September, the organization embarked on its yearlong celebration toward a 100-year legacy and shared …