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Meals From the Heartland retools Hunger Fight, seeks volunteers

With new packaging procedures in place, Meals from the Heartland is seeking to mobilize 2,500 volunteers for this year’s 13th annual Hunger Fight, sponsored by Hy-Vee, Wells Fargo, Corteva, John Deere and Kreg Tool. The …

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2020 Iowa Rural Summit registration begins

The 2020 Iowa Rural Summit is scheduled for Aug. 20-21, bringing together community leaders, resource and service providers to share best practices, new ideas and opportunities for collaboration. Last year’s event drew nearly 400 people …

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Registration open for Des Moines Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Des Moines Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Aug. 29, but instead of hosting a large gathering, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on …

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Aug. 5: CREW Iowa Member Stories

Join CREW Iowa for their most requested event of the year. Participants will hear from three CREW Iowa members who will share their story of personal and professional struggles and successes that have guided them …

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Aug. 11: NAWBO Iowa virtual lunch and learn

Speaking has always been a great client-generation strategy. With the massive migration to virtual meetings, this opportunity has multiplied exponentially. So how do you make sure your online speaking strategy brings in new clients and …

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Aug. 11: Small Business Essentials: Understanding Your Credit Report

Join the Iowa Center for Economic Success for this program designed for small business owners. This webinar will provide an overview of the different types of credit reports, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and where …

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Aug. 12: Imposter Syndrome: The Surprising Truth

In this session hosted by Women Lead Change, learn what leads to Imposter Syndrome and how to thrive despite it; strategies and tangible tools to build your confidence; how to build a morning routine to …

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Aug. 19: August Virtual Workshop

Join FemCity Des Moines for this online training with Emily Steele to learn how to use Facebook and Instagram to build relationships, sell your product or service (without feeling sales-y), and become a known and …

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Des Moines Symphony cancels Labor Day weekend concerts

The Des Moines Symphony’s Yankee Doodle Pops and Water Works Pops concerts have been canceled because of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, the symphony announced this week. Canceled concerts include Aretha: A Tribute, scheduled on …

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July 21: WOW July – Women In Fire Service

Join Women of Worth for the group’s monthly luncheon. This month’s event will feature Pleasant Hill Fire Chief Jamie Xayavong, the city’s first female chief. Xayavong will share her experience as a woman working in …