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Blank Children’s Hospital names building in honor of Deb and Bob Pulver

Deb Pulver outside the Deb and Bob Pulver Center. Photo courtesy UnityPoint Health

Blank Children’s Hospital announced the naming of the Deb & Bob Pulver Center located at 4055 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines …

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Harkin Center building receives new accessibility certification

The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, home of the Harkin Institute for Public Policy and Citizen engagement, announced it has received the Gold Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification, a global inclusive building rating system. The …

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Pella Corp. unveils museum, trolley, parade float for centennial

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Pella Corp. is presenting three projects to the community as part of its 100th anniversary celebrations this year. A new parade float, “A Day at the Tulip Factory,” celebrates manufacturing …

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Hyper Energy Bar founder accused of domestic abuse, child endangerment

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Chris Whalen, owner of Hyper Energy Bar and president of development at Heart of America Group, has been arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges following an incident at his West Des …

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Des Moines hosts hundreds for Academic Decathlon National Finals

For the first time in 35 years, the U.S. Academic Decathlon National Finals will be in Des Moines. The competition will run from May 1-3 at the Iowa Events Center. Catch Des Moines has announced …

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Pleasant Hill hires new library director

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Alex Coggeshell has been hired as library director by the city of Pleasant Hill. Coggeshell replaces John Lerdal, who retired earlier this year after serving 34 years as the community’s library director. Coggeshell …

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Nonprofit arts and culture groups watching for potential executive orders

Statewide nonprofit and arts and culture groups are saying executive orders could be signed as early as today, possibly affecting how they operate. The anticipated executive orders may involve federal funding cuts and increased scrutiny …

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Des 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 …

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The catalyst of 80/35

When Tobi Parks was researching whether to relocate from New York City to Des Moines, she looked into the arts and culture scene here.

She discovered the Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) and after meeting …

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Origin Homes receives Rand Fisher Rural Leadership Award

Origin Homes was awarded a 2025 Rand Fisher Rural Leadership Award at the 2025 Iowa Rural Summit. The award, given by the Iowa Rural Development Council, highlights an organization that demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovation and …

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