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18 Central Iowa leaders plan to skydive to support Above + Beyond Cancer

Over the next month, Central Iowa leaders in business, health, philanthropy, government and more will be tandem parachuting to support Above + Beyond Cancer. More than $80,000 has been raised so far to support cancer …

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Over $6 million raised for north-side rec center; project will move forward

Plans for a new recreation center on Des Moines’ north side will move forward after fundraising for the project reached its goal of $6 million, the city announced in a news release.

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Community Foundation provides $300,000 in grants to local nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines awarded leadership grants totaling $300,000 to support three community projects. A $100,000 leadership grant will help fund the creation of the Ballet Des Moines Campus for Arts and …

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Prairie Meadows donates $150,000 to Children’s Cancer Connection

Prairie Meadows recently awarded Children’s Cancer Connection a Legacy Grant totaling $150,000. The grant will help fund the completion of the CCC renovation and playground project at the Jeff and Deb Hansen Home for Hope. …

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Lead DSM seeks award nominations for Distinguished Leadership Awards

Lead DSM is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor alumni of any Lead DSM program who “exemplify the heart of community stewardship, recognizing those who are caretakers and changemakers for …

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Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association launches new sustainability award

The Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association is seeking nominations for its first Sustainability Award, which is presented by WoodRiver Energy. Nominated properties must provide examples of how they’re reducing, reusing and recycling for long-term sustainability …

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Burgers to ballet

The top image shows what the building at 655 Walnut St., where Ballet Des Moines will open a campus for arts and education, currently looks like. The bottom image is a rendering of what it…
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Al Éxito suspends community-led program due to lack of financial support

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Al Éxito, a Des Moines-based nonprofit serving Iowa’s Latino community, has announced the suspension of its Compa en Camino program due to a “lack of financial support,” according to a letter from …

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2023 Sages Over 70 honorees announced

The Business Record’s sister publication, dsm magazine, is pleased to recognize the 2023 Sages Over 70. These seven Greater Des Moines leaders have made the city a better place to live through their civic and …

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Volunteers ready to clean up waterways at Fourmile Fest

Volunteers will clean up local waterways and learn to mitigate stormwater flooding in their communities at Fourmile Fest, part of the 21st annual River Run Garbage Grab (R2G2) event starting at 8:30 a.m. Friday at …