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A Closer Look: Roscoe Jones Jr., Dean designate, Drake Law School

Roscoe Jones Jr. will soon join a historically significant group of recently appointed law school leaders around the U.S. on July 1 when he officially becomes Drake Law School’s 22nd dean. 

The 46-year-old public policy …

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Connecting at DMDC: Here are 9 business, community leaders’ takeaways from the Partnership’s annual Washington, D.C. trip

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 45th annual DMDC policy trip in May to Washington, D.C. saw one of the largest delegations from Central Iowa, with more than 200 people attending, in the three-day event’s history.…

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City of Des Moines to host Iowa Juneteenth Celebration Neighbors Day

The Des Moines Urban Experience plans its annual Iowa Juneteenth Neighbors Day this month. This event takes place in Western Gateway Park in Des Moines from noon to 7 p.m. on June 15. The event …

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Iowa agency launches incubator to ease homelessness

The first-ever Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator, an effort to implement new ideas to ease homelessness, has been launched by the Iowa Finance Authority. The agency is seeking proposals to address homelessness prevention or response. …

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Statewide primary election held Tuesday

Iowa held a statewide primary election Tuesday to determine candidates for Congress, the Iowa Legislature and county races in the November general election.

Lanon Baccam won the Democratic primary for U.S. House District 3 against …

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5 nominees chosen for Iowa Court of Appeals vacancy

Eighteen Iowans applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy on the Iowa Court of Appeals that will occur upon the retirement of Chief Judge Thomas Bower. The nominating commission met May …

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Des Moines parks system receives improved ParkScore, ranking among top 20

The Trust for Public Land has ranked Des Moines Parks and Recreation among the top 20 park systems in the country, the city announced. In 2024, the city of Des Moines’ ParkScore improved from 62.1 …

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Additional disaster unemployment assistance now available for 4 Iowa counties

Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to eligible individuals as a result of a Major Disaster Declaration signed by President Joe Biden on Friday. Iowa Workforce Development is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance …

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After renovation, a ‘park for all abilities’ opens

On May 5, Polk County Conservation opened the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park after two years and a $23.1 million renovation. County officials said the new park is the most universally…
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Proposed conversion of Two Ruan Center considered for financial aid

A project to convert Two Ruan Center to market-rate apartments would receive up to $5.57 million in financial aid from the city of Des Moines, under preliminary terms of an Urban Renewal Development Agreement the …