A Closer Look: Paige Moore
Executive director, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa
State reopens child care incentive grants to businesses
The state of Iowa has reopened its Child Care Business Incentive Grant, which helps businesses and employers cover the costs of infrastructure required to build child care centers, either on-site or in their community. The grant, first launched in 2022, will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. According to a news release, the grant…
2024 Philanthropy Day award winners recognized
The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals today recognized the 2024 Philanthropy Day award winners at the 39th Annual Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon. The Philanthropy Day awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Central Iowa. The 2024 award winners are: The Association of…
DMU names Levy as director of global health
Keyah Levy has been named the new director of global health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the university announced this week. Levy previously served as vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Simpson College. “I have always been committed to equity, generally and specifically, as it relates to health outcomes and…
Wagoner named Indianola’s deputy city manager
The city of Indianola has named Wade Wagoner its new deputy city manager – chief of development and operations, effective Dec. 12. He succeeds Charlie Dissell, who accepted an assistant city manager role in Missouri. Wagoner will also serve as interim city manager after Indianola City Manager Ben Reeves departs in late December for a new role in Utah….
A Closer Look: Paige Moore
When the opportunity arose to apply to be the next executive director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa, Paige Moore knew it was a perfect fit. In addition to her previous career in health care administration, Moore had served on the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa’s board for nearly eight…
What they’re checking out: Week of Nov. 22
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card…
