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MPO seeking public input on local transportation project funding

The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is asking for public input on which of 27 local transportation projects should receive federal grant funding. Public comments will be open through Feb. 28. The MPO has approximately $18 million in available Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) funding and $1.8 million in available Transportation Alternatives…

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WDM Chamber announces 2025 Citizen, Emerging Citizen of the Year

Jennifer Hahn and Robert Palmer were named the Citizen of the Year and Emerging Citizen of the Year, respectively, by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and city of West Des Moines. Hahn, a Drake graduate who has lived in West Des Moines for 25 years, has been involved with the Youth Justice Initiative…

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Kim Grzywacz receives Patti Lloyd Lifetime Volunteer Award

Kim Grzywacz, sales director for Des Moines-based CIT Signature Transportation, has received the Patti Lloyd Lifetime Volunteer Award from the American Bus Association (ABA). The award recognizes Grzywacz’s dedication, leadership and influence in the motorcoach and group tourism industries, according to a news release. During her career, Grzywacz has been a member of the ABA…

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Iowa Department of Education seeks sponsors for summer meal, snack sites

The Iowa Department of Education announced it is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides meals and snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the summer months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), administered by the Iowa Department of Education, helps youths and adults with mental or physical…

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Applications open for Spark DSM Business Incubator program

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Spark DSM Business Incubator program has opened applications for upcoming events. The Spark DSM started in 2022 to bring new small businesses to the Downtown Farmers Market and has since expanded to include the World Food and Music Festival and Out to Lunch. Applicants must be new to the event…

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Palmer retiring from Prairie Meadows, Ohorilko named successor

Prairie Meadows has announced President and CEO Gary Palmer will retire at the end of the year after 19 years in the role. Brian Ohorilko will succeed Palmer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Ohorilko had a 20-year career at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, including 12 years as administrator, before joining Prairie Meadows as a…

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