Nonprofits and Philanthropy

Iowa Architectural Foundation

IAF Community Enhancement Awards seek nominations for architectural excellence

The Iowa Architectural Foundation has opened nominations for the 2023 Community Enhancement Awards, recognizing exceptional contributions to architectural excellence in Iowa. Individuals, organizations, agencies and communities outside the architectural profession are eligible for nomination. The …

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Friends of Des Moines Parks hosting annual golf outing and bike ride Friday

Friends of Des Moines Parks is hosting its 10th annual Fore! Our Parks golf outing and bike ride at Waveland Golf Course on Friday, June 16. Participants can choose to play 18 holes of golf …

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Central Iowa Shelter & Services offering Des Moines youths free summer meals

Central Iowa Shelter & Services is offering free meals to Des Moines youths during the summer through its Community Kitchen. Meals will be provided at various sites, including parks, schools, and community locations. No registration …

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Artists sought for downtown murals

Operation Downtown and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation are seeking artists or artist teams to create captivating murals beneath the Ninth Street viaduct in downtown Des Moines. The project aims to revitalize the …

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Neumann Brothers announces 2023 nonprofit recipients of Heart Fund

Des Moines contractor Neumann Brothers recently awarded $25,000 to Iowa organizations through the Neumann Heart Fund. Recipients, including Blue Star Mothers and Boys and Girls Club, each received a $2,500 grant. The fund, now in …

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Record food pantry use continues in May

New visitors to the DMARC food pantry network through May continue to outpace new visitor numbers for the same period in 2022. Image provided by DMARC.

The Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network …

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Iowa hotel, lodging group adds new board member

Omkar Bhatt, owner and operator of the Sol Inn and Executive Inn in Marshalltown, has joined the board of directors of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association, the group announced. Bhatt immigrated to the U.S. …

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Houston says charitable giving from Principal Charity Classic a ‘really big deal’ as 80K descend on region for tournament

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The Principal Charity Classic golf tournament helps sell Iowa to potential residents and businesses, is an economic boon for area businesses and provides a shot in the arm to children’s charities in the …

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Nominations open for 40 Women to Watch in the hospitality sector

The Iowa Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for its fifth annual 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality Award. The award recognizes women in Iowa’s hospitality industry for their creativity, leadership and contributions. Previous honorees have …

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Hubbell Realty’s 6th Extreme Build will benefit On With Life

Hubbell Extreme Build in September will benefit On With Life with the construction of two Family Houses that will each include five suites. Rendering special to the Business Record

On With Life, a nationally recognized …