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KCCI telethon raises $376,769 for Food Bank of Iowa

The Food Bank of Iowa announced that KCCI-TV’s fourth annual Hunger-Free Holidays telethon on Giving Tuesday raised $376,769, which will provide 579,645 meals to Iowans facing food insecurity. The Hunger-Free Holidays fundraiser runs through Dec. …

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Soft opening for new teen tech center planned for Friday

Oakridge Studio, a center designed to provide access to technology for teenagers, will have a soft opening Friday for the public. The center, located on the lower level of Mainframe Studios, will be open from …

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Eat Greater Des Moines transfers Food Rescue Program to Supply Hive

As part of a new partnership, Eat Greater Des Moines has transferred its Food Rescue Program to Supply Hive.

Supply Hive, a Des Moines-based mutual aid organization dedicated to overall well-being and sustainability, assumed operations …

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Boys and Girls Clubs sets fundraising record at 60th anniversary celebration

Suzie Glazer Burt announces a $4 million gift to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa at the organization’s celebration Nov. 17. Also pictured is Matt Pfaltzgraf, a legacy sponsor of the event. Photo…
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Miniatures of Des Moines buildings on display

The Des Moines Heritage Trust is hosting a Des Moines Miniature History contest this weekend at the Des Moines Heritage Center. The event will feature several historic Des Moines buildings and a 30-foot model railroad …

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Des Moines Urban Experience receives custodianship of IAAHF

Gary Lawson, founder of the Connect Foundation and the Iowa African American Hall of Fame (IAAHF), along with his daughter, Celeste Lawson, president of the Connect Foundation, transferred custodianship of the IAAHF to the Des …

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Big Grove accepting applications for grants totaling $48,000

Big Grove Brewery opened its grant application window this week for six grants totaling $48,000 that will be awarded to nonprofits in Polk, Johnson and Linn counties. Nonprofits can apply for grants through Dec. 31, …

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Bank of America recognizes Ellipsis as 2023 Neighborhood Champion

Bank of America named Ellipsis, a Central Iowa provider of youth and family support services, the 2023 Neighborhood Champion for its work advancing economic mobility and improving underserved neighborhoods in Iowa. Ellipsis will receive a …

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Knapp Properties CEO to chair Greater Des Moines Heart Ball

Chris Costa, president and CEO of Knapp Properties, was named the community volunteer chairperson for the 2024 Greater Des Moines Heart Ball. The Heart Ball is part of the Heart of Greater Des Moines campaign, …

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New Meals on Wheels campus expected to triple meal capacity

A new WesleyLife Meals on Wheels campus that will celebrate its grand opening on Dec. 1 is expected to triple the number of meals that Meals on Wheels delivers daily to older adults and military …