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Nominations for Iowa Women of Achievement Awards now open

Women Lead Change announced that nominations are now open for the 2023 Iowa Women of Achievement Awards. These awards aim to recognize the contributions of historical Iowa women who have made outstanding and lasting impacts …

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New Ellipsis apartments open door for young people to live successful lives

A digital rendering of what the new independent living apartments being built by Ellipsis will look like. Image provided by Ellipsis.

Young people who are part of Ellipsis’ residential program will soon be moving into …

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Anawim hosting event celebrating those who have overcome homelessness

Anawim Housing and community partners are hosting the annual Rising Toward Community event on June 21. The event celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals and families who have overcome homelessness on their journey to …

Iowa Architectural Foundation

IAF Community Enhancement Awards seek nominations for architectural excellence

The Iowa Architectural Foundation has opened nominations for the 2023 Community Enhancement Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to architectural excellence in Iowa. Individuals, organizations, agencies and communities outside the architectural profession are eligible for nomination. The …

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Friends of Des Moines Parks hosting annual golf outing and bike ride Friday

Friends of Des Moines Parks is hosting its 10th annual Fore! Our Parks golf outing and bike ride at Waveland Golf Course on Friday, June 16. Participants can choose to play 18 holes of golf …

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Central Iowa Shelter & Services offering Des Moines youths free summer meals

Central Iowa Shelter & Services is offering free meals to Des Moines youths during the summer through its Community Kitchen. Meals will be provided at various sites, including parks, schools, and community locations. No registration …

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Artists sought for downtown murals

Operation Downtown and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation are seeking artists or artist teams to create captivating murals beneath the Ninth Street viaduct in downtown Des Moines. The project aims to revitalize the …

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Neumann Brothers announces 2023 nonprofit recipients of Heart Fund

Des Moines contractor Neumann Brothers recently awarded $25,000 to Iowa organizations through the Neumann Heart Fund. Recipients, including Blue Star Mothers and Boys and Girls Club, each received a $2,500 grant. The fund, now in …

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Record food pantry use continues in May

New visitors to the DMARC food pantry network through May continue to outpace new visitor numbers for the same period in 2022. Image provided by DMARC.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network …

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Iowa hotel, lodging group adds new board member

Omkar Bhatt, owner and operator of the Sol Inn and Executive Inn in Marshalltown, has joined the board of directors of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association, the group announced. Bhatt immigrated to the U.S. …