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Dentist receives student loan repayment award to aid underserved Polk County patients

Dr. Daniel Binkowski

Dr. Daniel Binkowski, a Polk County dentist who practices in multiple locations statewide, has been selected as the 2023 recipient of an educational loan repayment award from Fulfilling Iowa’s Need for Dentists, …

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Former gymnast to speak at Chrysalis Foundation’s Inspired event

Rachael Denhollander

The Chrysalis Foundation announced that the speaker for its annual Inspired event will be Rachael Denhollander. Denhollander is a former gymnast and was the first woman to publicly accuse USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University …

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Lead DSM opens Youth Leadership Initiative applications

Lead DSM is now accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Initiative Class of 2024. Current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply for this tuition-free program, which provides leadership and experiential learning …

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Iowans United for Opportunity coalition pushes for probation credit bill

Iowans United for Opportunity, a coalition of Iowa stakeholders concerned with improving Iowa’s probation system, are advocating for legislation this session that would incentivize Iowans on probation to seek workforce training and employment.

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CareSource invests $2M in Iowa fund

CareSource, a nonprofit managed care organization, has invested $2 million in the CareSource Iowa Opportunity Investment Fund, according to an SEC filing. CareSource announced the fund in September 2022. It will provide capital for Iowa-based …

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SBDC Iowa announces 2023 Special Entrepreneurial Award winners

America’s SBDC Iowa has announced the winners of the 2023 Special Entrepreneurial Awards. Nannette Griffin, owner of Griffin Muffler and Brake, is the 2023 Deb Dalziel Woman Entrepreneur Achievement Award winner. The Deb Dalziel Woman …

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Speakers announced for Mind & Spirit Counseling Center’s 25th annual fundraiser

The Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, formerly known as the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, has announced the 25th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon event on May 19.

The event is expected to attract more …

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Report analyzes state of charitable giving in Central Iowa

Charitable contributions in Central Iowa are likely to stay the same or grow in 2023, according to a report that is intended to help nonprofits better understand what donors are looking for.

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Greater Des Moines Partnership announces 2023 World Food & Music Festival

The 2023 World Food & Music Festival is set to return to Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines from Aug. 25 to 27. The festival will feature food vendors from around the world, along …

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Ankeny school district expands partnership with Junior Achievement

The Ankeny school district has expanded its partnership with Junior Achievement of Central Iowa to provide more career exploration, financial literacy and entrepreneurship opportunities for students. Since 2018, fifth graders have participated in the JA …