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Iowa Public Radio exceeds inaugural comprehensive campaign goal, raises $8 million

In its first 16 months under independent, nonprofit ownership, Iowa Public Radio says it has exceeded its fundraising targets, and officials from the news and entertainment service say the organization has the funds to grow.…

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Toni and Tim Urban, Fred Weitz named 2023 Oak Society honorees

The Oak Society Reception on Nov. 2 will recognize Fred Weitz and Toni and Tim Urban as the Oakridge Neighborhood’s 2023 Oak Society honorees. Weitz served on the Oakridge Neighborhood board of directors and played …

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United Way of Central Iowa names Susan Kloewer chief advancement officer

The United Way of Central Iowa has appointed Susan Kloewer as the organization’s chief advancement officer. Kloewer, who will join the organization’s senior leadership team on Dec. 1, will provide guidance to communications and the …

John Deere Foundation announces $19M in grants to reduce hunger

The John Deere Foundation is providing a series of grants totaling $19 million that are aimed at eliminating hunger.

Announced by Josh Jepsen, senior vice president and chief financial officer at Deere and Co., during …

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NAMI Iowa selects Ryan Crane as executive director

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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa Board of Directors announced that Ryan Crane will become the organization’s next executive director, beginning Nov. 27. Crane previously served as director of philanthropy for …

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Central Iowa Philanthropy Day award winners selected

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has announced the 2023 Philanthropy Day award winners, who will be recognized on Nov. 17 at the 38th Annual Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. 

The 2023 …

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Rural health association partners with Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

The Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) is partnering with Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for enhanced management services. Under the collaboration, Drake’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences will assume the responsibility …

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World Food Prize side event to cover food insecurity’s effect on national security

A World Food Prize side event on Tuesday will cover the relationship between global food insecurity and threats to U.S. national security, including migration, radicalization, environmental degradation and lost economic growth. Panelists will discuss how …

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Wittstruck joins United Way as chief equity, talent officer

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Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck has been named chief equity and talent officer for the United Way of Central Iowa.

Wittstruck will join the United Way on Oct. 30. In her new …

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City, AMOS start recruitment for Community Land Trust advisory committee

The city of Des Moines and A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy (AMOS) are accepting applications from community stakeholders interested in sitting on the advisory committee for a proposed Community Land Trust in an effort to reserve …