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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa receives national award

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa was one of eight organizations out of 225 to receive a Pinnacle Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. The Central Iowa organization was recognized during the …

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Woerdeman named executive director of Home Inc.

Carrie Woerdeman

Carrie Woerdeman was named executive director of Home Inc., the oldest private nonprofit housing organization in Des Moines. Woerdeman brings more than 16 years of experience in property management, real estate development and …

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Food Bank of Iowa serves record number of people in FY2023

The Food Bank of Iowa ended fiscal year 2023 by breaking every record in its 41-year history, according to a press release from the Des Moines-based nonprofit.

Across the 55 counties that it serves, the …

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Polk County Housing Trust Fund raises record amount for investment program

Over $710,800 has been raised for Polk County Housing Trust Fund’s Stable Steady Strong investment campaign, a new high for the annual fundraising effort that ends each June, the group announced. Money raised pays for …

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New Event Spotlight: Junior Achievement of Central Iowa hosts first girls entrepreneurship workshop

The first Junior Achievement EntrepreneuHER Workshop was held on July 11. Photo courtesy of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa

The “New Event Spotlight” is a feature the Business Record will use to share about new …

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Des Moines hosts FFA alumni at New Century Farmer Conference

A group of 43 Future Farmers of America alums, between the ages of 18 and 24 and from 21 states across the country, is getting a look inside the business operations of farming at the …

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WesleyLife launches foundation to broaden philanthropic impact

Sophia S. Ahmad

WesleyLife has announced the launch of a foundation designed to meet “specialized and critical needs of an ever-growing population of older adults.”

Sophia S. Ahmad, vice president of philanthropy for WesleyLife, will …

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Iowa CareGivers receives grants for programs supporting direct care workers

Iowa CareGivers received grants from two funders to support training and self-care programs for Iowa’s direct care workers and family caregivers. Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation awarded Iowa CareGivers $25,000 for 2023 and pledged an …

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New Event Spotlight: Iowa Latinx Project convenes statewide leaders for new Media Ambassador Program

The Iowa Latinx Project hosted its new Media Ambassador Program July 14 at the Greater Des Moines Partnership office. Submitted photo

The “New Event Spotlight” is a feature the Business Record will use to share …

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Dan Dean appointed interim president and CEO of Lutheran Services in Iowa

The Lutheran Services in Iowa board of directors recently appointed Dan Dean, vice president of capacity and strategy development, as interim president and CEO for the statewide human services agency. The board also established a …