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Hope Ministries announces new president and CEO

Hope Ministries, a nonprofit that serves those experiencing homelessness, hunger, abuse or addiction in Central Iowa, has announced the appointment of Cole Lindholm as its new president and CEO. Lindholm steps into the role after …

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Pilot project to bring ‘community navigators’ to Iowans at food banks, nonprofits

A new pilot project stemming from the Central Iowa Food Security Plan will create three community navigator positions to link Iowans with food banks and other community services.

The pilot program was announced March 27 at an event providing …

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Ellipsis announces Kelly Hannan as new CEO

Des Moines-based nonprofit Ellipsis announced today Kelly Hannan will serve as its next CEO, effective April 28.

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Hannan joins the organization, which provides social services for children and families in need, after her …

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Iowa Donor Network CEO to retire

Suzanne Conrad, CEO of the Iowa Donor Network, is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Conrad’s career began in 1981, when she served as a cardiothoracic surgery nurse at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Conn. …

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Urbandale Food Pantry moves to new space

The Urbandale Food Pantry will open at its new location at 7901 Douglas Ave. on Tuesday. Rendering courtesy of Urbandale Food Pantry

The Urbandale Food Pantry, which has seen demand for food items grow, is …

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WayPoint Resources announces April fundraising goal

WayPoint Resources, formerly Waukee Area Christian Services, has set its annual April Fundraising goal at $150,000. That’s a substantial increase from previous years because of a 39% increase in new families and individuals using WayPoint …

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A Closer Look: Jonathan Brendemuehl

Jonathan Brendemuehl considers Des Moines the “Goldilocks of cities.” 

Growing up, the Spring Valley, Ill., native thought his hometown was too small but that Chicago would likely be too big for him. 

He said he …

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Hundreds of thousands of pounds of USDA food shipments to Iowa food banks in jeopardy

Food bank officials in Iowa say the cancellation of a government funding program called the Commodity Credit Corp. jeopardizes hundreds of thousands of pounds of U.S. Department of Agriculture food for Iowans.

The recent cancellation …

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Eat|Drink|Architecture downtown walking tour set for April 27

The Iowa Architectural Foundation’s popular Eat|Drink|Architecture fundraiser is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. April 27. The walking tour allows participants to explore Des Moines’ architectural gems while enjoying food and drinks from local establishments. …

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Funding approved for proposed housing project

The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved allocating $2.5 million to a housing project that would convert a hotel into rental housing for low-income adults. Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing, a nonprofit group that …