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AmeriCorps celebrates National Volunteer Week 2023
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, is celebrating National Volunteer Week. The week, which started April 16 and runs through Saturday, recognizes the significant contributions of volunteers in their local communities. According …
Read MoreMidwest Pipe Supply acquired by St. Louis company
A St. Louis company has acquired Clear Lake-based Midwest Pipe Supply as it expands its drainage and waterworks reach into Iowa, according to a release published on Business Wire. Core & Main announced the acquisition on Monday. …
Read MoreSeven leaders honored at Iowa Rural Summit
Seven leaders were honored at the recent Iowa Rural Summit with the Rand Fisher Rural Leadership Award for making a difference in their rural community or region. The award, sponsored by the Iowa Area Development …
Read MoreRiver cleanup and action program launches April 14
Iowa Rivers Revival, a statewide environmental nonprofit, is launching a new program called Service Squad on April 14. The program aims to educate Iowa’s residents on the importance of clean waterways, create cleaner rivers, and …
Read MoreDowntown Farmers’ Market opening day announced
Des Moines is set to host the opening day of the Downtown Farmers’ Market on May 6. The market, which takes place every Saturday from May through October, supports over 300 local small businesses from …
Read MoreFrazier leaving Anawim Housing
Russ Frazier, president of Anawim Housing, is leaving the position he has held for the past 13 years, the nonprofit group announced.
Frazier joined the group in 2010 as the successor to Anawim founder Sister …
Iowa Leading Indicators Index records a decrease in February
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.1% to 108.3 in February from 108.4 in January. The monthly diffusion index increased to 43.8 in February from 37.5 in January.
The six-month diffusion index and six-month annualized …
Read MoreVersova donates 108,000 eggs to Food Bank of Iowa
The Food Bank Iowa has received a donation of 9,000 dozen eggs (108,000) from farm company Versova. According to a news release from Food Bank of Iowa, eggs are among the most requested items by …
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity considering townhouse project in Waukee
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is working with the city of Waukee to develop a workforce housing townhome project on land currently owned by the city.
While discussions between the nonprofit and Waukee are …
Read MoreIowa schools invited to apply for Lieutenant Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program
The National Lieutenant Governors Association has opened the application period for the annual Lieutenant Governors’ STEM Scholarship Program, sponsored by ACT, to award up to $1,000 to 12 schools nationally to support STEM-related activities for …
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