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One-third of Central Iowa households struggle to afford essentials, United Way report finds
The United Way of Central Iowa recently hosted its Live United Celebration, where organization officials shared results of its annual community report on the health of individuals and families in the region.
One of the areas of …
Read MoreLatcham leaving role as Anawim’s president
Cynthia Latcham, Anawim Housing’s president, is leaving the organization at the end of September, the group announced. Latcham started at Anawim 12 years ago as a program director. She became the group’s executive director in …
Read MoreDes Moines Art Center announces new community programs manager
The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Kelsey Burr as manager of community access programs, effective April 24. According to a news release, Burr brings experience in the fields of art and …
Read MoreGreater Dallas County Development Alliance unveils small business grant fund
The Greater Dallas County Development Alliance announced the launch of its small business grant fund, a new initiative focused on supporting local entrepreneurship and small business to stimulate economic growth. The new fund will have …
Read MoreGrimes signs deal with HIRTA for public transit service
Grimes has signed a contract with HIRTA Public Transit to begin providing service to residents after the city’s contract with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority expires in June.
The Grimes City Council approved …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Partnership to host raising capital seminar for startups
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host a Raising Capital for Startups Seminar on May 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Partnership’s office in downtown Des Moines. The seminar will include topics …
Read MoreWest Des Moines chamber announces 2025 entrepreneur of the year
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced Rachelle Long, founder and executive director of Taste of the Junction, as the recipient of the 2025 Mel Essex Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award …
Read MoreDART launches public input phase of system redesign with two concepts aimed at achieving sustainability
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority has announced a series of public input opportunities this month as it continues to move forward with its redesign of the regional transit system.
Officials with DART today …
Kanzi, world-famous bonobo, dies at Des Moines ape center
By Perry Beeman
Kanzi, a Des Moines resident bonobo known internationally for his communication skills, died Tuesday, most likely of heart disease, the Des Moines-based Ape Initiative reported.
Iowa State University is performing a necropsy. …
Read MoreNew charter school Des Moines Prep wants close ties with business community
