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Donors to Iowa Architectural Foundation education campaign will receive instructions to build Lego Des Moines skyline

The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) has announced its “Build the Future!” fundraising campaign in which, for a limited time, each donor to the foundation’s Architecture in the Schools program will receive free instructions to build …

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Iowa communities invited to apply to Creative Places Accelerator

The Iowa Arts Council has announced that applications are open for the new Creative Places Accelerator, which will run from Oct. 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026. The Creative Places Accelerator is a program where …

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Commentary: How open-minded leadership advances women in the workplace

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5 artists selected for installations in new airport terminal

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Airport Authority have announced the five artists chosen to create art installations throughout the new terminal at Des Moines International Airport.

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Big Grove, UI, Hawkeye Sports Properties sign multiyear marketing partnership

The University of Iowa and Hawkeye Sports Properties have entered into a multiyear marketing partnership with Big Grove, positioning the Iowa brewery as the official craft brewery of the Iowa Hawkeyes. The deal will also …

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Young Professionals Connection annual gala set for Aug. 3

The Young Professionals Connection (YPC) will host its annual gala on Aug. 3. The event will include a networking hour and dinner followed by a panel of young professionals discussing how they have navigated, led …

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West Des Moines chamber announces DEI excellence award winners

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Community Choice Convention Center. The event will recognize …

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VIDEO: People and Culture: How to grow our population

How can we increase and enhance our population by improving the cultural opportunities in our communities? Watch video from the Business Record’s first Envision Iowa Think Tank of the year to learn what statewide leaders …

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Ingersoll LIVE celebrates 20 years on Aug. 24

Ingersoll LIVE will celebrate its 20th annual event on Aug. 24. The free, family-friendly block party will be hosted from 3 to 10 p.m. at a new location, in the 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue. …

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Regional parks pursue activation to take place July 26 to Aug. 11

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host the Regional Parks Pursuit activation from July 26 to Aug. 11 in 25 locations across 12 cities in the Greater Des Moines region. At each park location, participants …