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United Way of Central Iowa announces 2025 advocacy agenda
United Way of Central Iowa announced its advocacy agenda to policymakers, government officials and the community during its annual advocacy breakfast event Tuesday.
The agenda outlines key policy priorities aimed at advancing essential needs, early …
Read MoreDes Moines to develop first comprehensive housing strategy
The city of Des Moines has announced it is developing its first Citywide Housing Strategy in a step to address housing challenges. Partnering with CZB LLC, a national housing and planning consultancy, and a 17-member …
Read MoreCournoyer appointed Iowa’s next lieutenant governor
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the appointment of Chris Cournoyer as Iowa’s 48th lieutenant governor. The announcement comes after former Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg stepped down in September to become the next president and CEO …
Read MoreAmazon opens same-day facility in Ankeny
Hubbell opens Edencrest senior living facility in Pleasant Hill
Hubbell Realty Co. has completed Edencrest at Pleasant Hill, its ninth senior living community in the Des Moines area.
The $17 million development has 70 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes, 44 of which are …
Partnership receives regional awards for Spark DSM, marketing campaign
The Greater Des Moines Partnership received two awards at the 2024 Mid-America Economic Development Council’s annual Economic Development Awards. The Mid-America EDC is a professional association representing 13 states: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, …
Read MoreDes Moines Art Center announces new senior director of people and culture
The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Cindy Gerjets as senior director of people and culture, effective Dec. 18. In her new role, Gerjets will serve as a member of the Art …
Read MoreTwo Iowa State professors elected to National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors announced Tuesday that two Iowa State University professors have been selected for its 2024 class of fellows, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.
Matt Darr, the John Deere …
Read MoreIowa Waste Reduction Center receives grant to enhance brewery pollution prevention
The Iowa Waste Reduction Center (IWRC) at the University of Northern Iowa has received a $175,159 pollution prevention grant funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Pollution Prevention Grant program. The grant will support …
Read MoreBravo Greater Des Moines awards $5.1 million in grants
Bravo Greater Des Moines, the regional arts council that provides funding and support to nonprofit cultural organizations and programs, has awarded over $5.1 million through two grant programs.
Bravo gave $4,908,113 in operating grants to …