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Veridian’s Racial Economic Equity Incubator receives national recognition

Veridian Credit Union was recently recognized for work leading a Racial Economic Equity (REE) Incubator with community partners in Waterloo. Veridian is one of nine credit unions across the U.S. leading REE Incubators designed to …

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ICON receives $1M boost from federal government for Fleur Drive dam project

Stephanie Oppel, executive director of ICON Water Trails, speaks during a news conference on Friday morning where $1 million in federal funding was announced for ICON’s Fleur Drive dam mitigation project on the Raccoon River. …
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Grants connect schools with local fresh food

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is providing $2,000 grants for schools to buy fresh food from local farmers, according to a news release. The grants will go to 137 school districts and …

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Book by Ruth Harkin publishes in September

Many Iowans may not know that Ruth Harkin was first elected to public office before her husband, former Sen. Tom Harkin. Ruth Harkin was the first woman to become the Story County attorney, and she …

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IEDA awards nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced awards of $1,678,389 from seven grant programs to strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries, and provide Iowans access to cultural experiences.

According to a news release, the …

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Mapping out progress


Hubbell Realty Co.’s Gray’s Station development near downtown is pictured in this photo provided by Hubbell Realty Co.

As downtown Des Moines continues to grow, developers will likely target the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway …

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What they’re checking out: Week of Aug. 30

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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On the Move: Week of Aug. 30

Megan Frost
Primary Health Care
Promoted to dental area director
mfrost@phcinc.net

Amy Bender, RN
Primary Health Care
Hired as clinical practice manager
abender@phcinc.net

Andrea McGaha, RN, BSN
Primary Health Care
Hired as clinical practice manager…

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First MainStreet Insurance adds two new Iowa agencies

First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth companies based in Cedar Rapids, has added three new agencies, including two in Iowa. Pedersen Insurance located in Nevada, Iowa joined on July 1 and Jarod Pedersen …

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New name, new contest announced for Iowa education-savings program

College Savings Iowa is now ISave 529, says the state treasurer’s office, which operates the state’s 529 plan program. A 529 plan is a type of investment account used to save for tuition, room and …