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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 …

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Vision 2024 trends to watch

The Business Record works every day to find the pulse that’s driving business news throughout our state and to make sense of it and provide you, our audience, a variety of perspectives. Our newsroom aims …

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100+ Women Who Care DSM raises more than $750,000 for local charities since 2010

The Des Moines-based women’s philanthropic group 100+ Women Who Care DSM reached a milestone of $750,000 raised since the group was founded in 2010. Members contribute $100 quarterly, supplemented by matching grants, resulting in an …

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Des Moines radio station raises more than $130,000 for critically ill children

Cumulus Media has announced that 92.5 KJJY, a country music radio station in Des Moines, raised $131,146 during its Two Days of Compassion Radiothon. The funds will benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity, providing support …

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Young Women’s Resource Center seeks nominations for 2024 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award

The Young Women’s Resource Center has announced that it is accepting nominations for its 2024 Louise Rosenfield Noun Visionary Award. The award recognizes a local leader who is dedicated to enhancing the lives of girls …