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Veridian announces recipients of $90,000 in Giving Tuesday donations

Veridian Credit Union has awarded $90,000 in Giving Tuesday donations to 16 organizations across Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota in celebration of its 90th anniversary. The public nominated organizations for the campaign, which were drawn at …

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Pella Corp. names Videtto president, COO

Pella Corp. announced Tuesday the appointment of Emily Videtto to the role of president and chief operating officer.

In addition to continued oversight of Pella’s sales and marketing, general management and innovation, Videtto’s expanded responsibilities will include …

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Drake University introduces sports media and communication major

Drake University has announced a new sports media and communication major beginning in fall 2025. A press release said the coursework for the new major will introduce students to sports principles, publicity and promotions, in …

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Polk County names next health department director

Juliann Van Liew, currently a director with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has been named Polk County Health Department’s director.

Van Liew, who will be paid $150,260 annually, begins her new position …

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West Des Moines approves Grand Experience development agreement

The West Des Moines City Council this week gave its nod to an agreement with the developer behind the $400 million multiuse Grand Experience, a project that city officials said will spur other development and …

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Iowa Sculpture Festival donates $50,000 for DMACC’s Legacy Plaza


The Iowa Sculpture Festival recently donated $50,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation in support of the Legacy Plaza Greenspace project at the DMACC Newton Campus. The donation is part of an initiative …

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Johnston mayor sets 2,500-mile running goal to support local food pantry


For the 11th year, Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is holding her Run for Food challenge. She’s pledging to run one mile for every bag of food or $10 donated to the Johnston Partnership. Her goal …

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Hospitality group Full Court Press signs lease for former Peace Tree space

Des Moines-based hospitality group Full Court Press Inc. will take over the former Peace Tree Brewing Co. space on East Court Avenue, and according to documents obtained from the city of Des Moines, Fong’s Pizza …

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Hyper Energy Bar looks to continue expansion in 2025

The owner of Hyper Energy Bar said his goal is to build a generational company with a national footprint that will triple in size over the next year.

Hyper Energy Bar, the drive-thru energy drink …

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Huxley to offer business improvement grants

The city of Huxley has created a grant program to support new and expanding businesses in the community.

According to a news release, grants can be used for facade improvements, buying buildings or land, job …

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