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Wellmark Foundation donations to help disaster-struck schools with recovery

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s Wellmark Foundation is donating to help four Iowa school districts that have confronted natural disasters this year recover, according to a news release. Flooding and tornadoes produced unexpected costs …

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Goodwill of Central Iowa expanding e-commerce operation

Goodwill of Central Iowa has announced it will expand its e-commerce operation at its headquarters in Johnston. The expansion will add 28,000 square feet of dedicated space to sort, post and ship items sold on …

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Principal Charity Classic raises record $8.6 million in 2024 tournament

The Principal Charity Classic announced Thursday its 2024 tournament raised a record $8.6 million supporting Iowa youth organizations and initiatives. Since Principal Financial Group became the title sponsor in 2007, the tournament has raised $62 …

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World Food Prize announces 2024 recipient of Norman E. Borlaug Award

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the recipient of the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application.

Dennis Beesigamukama

Dennis Beesigamukama, a postdoctoral fellow at the International Centre of Insect Physiology …

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World Food Prize announces first cohort of Top Agrifood Pioneers

The World Food Prize Foundation recently released its first Top Agrifood Pioneers (TAP) list, which recognizes global trailblazers who are working in food and agriculture. According to a news release, the 38 awardees come from …

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Deidre DeJear to lead Oakridge Neighborhood

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Deidre DeJear will serve as the next president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, the nonprofit housing and human services agency announced Tuesday.

DeJear will start in October. She will assume the position previously …

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Nominations open for Lead DSM’s Distinguished Leadership Awards

Lead DSM is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor alumni of any Lead DSM program, recognizing those who exemplify community leadership. The three honors that will be awarded are:

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Suzanne Zutter named executive director for Families Forward

A Des Moines social services nonprofit has hired its next executive director. Suzanne Zutter took over the top role at Families Forward on Wednesday, according to a news release. She replaces Tim Shanahan, who retired …

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Iowa Safe Schools announces Workplace Safety Index

Iowa Safe Schools has announced the launch of the Workplace Safety Index, a program intended to provide employers with tools to ensure a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace for current and potential LGBTQ employees. The …

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Water Works Park Foundation appoints new executive director

Chris A. Burch

The Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation announced the appointment of Chris A. Burch as executive director, effective tomorrow, Aug. 28. In his new role, Burch will lead Water Works Park Foundation’s …