Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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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 …

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Safe & Thriving Youth Initiative aims to reduce youth violence in Central Iowa

A community-led coalition, convened by United Way of Central Iowa, has initiated the Safe & Thriving Youth initiative to address youth violence in Central Iowa. The coalition aims to develop a comprehensive plan for sustainable …

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Sammons Financial Group donates $50K to ‘By Degrees’ through the Legacy Project

Sammons Financial Group and the Principal Charity Classic have chosen the By Degrees Foundation as the recipient of donations raised through the Legacy Project for 2023. The Legacy Project aims to allow sponsors and patrons …

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Des Moines Arts Festival spotlights street photographer Alan Jacobs

The Des Moines Arts Festival will showcase an exhibition by internationally acclaimed photographer Alan Jacobs on June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will take place in Suite 431 of Mainframe Studios, located …

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DMMO reports $12 million in economic impact

Des Moines Metro Opera announced that it makes an annual economic impact of $12 million in Warren, Polk and Dallas counties, based on a study of data from the company’s 2022 season. This marks an …

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Statewide tourism and hospitality awards announced

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) announced the winners of its first-ever iTIP Awards. A ceremony will be held during the annual meeting on June 12 in Cedar Falls. The awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations …

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Call for youth changemakers in Iowa

The World Literacy Foundation is accepting applications for its summer 2023 Youth Ambassador Program. Seeking young advocates in Iowa, the program aims to address the issue of illiteracy, affecting an estimated 65% of children from …

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Community Foundation dedicates new campus and C3 Center

Kristi Knous, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, speaks at a dedication of the foundation’s new campus and C3 Center during a dedication ceremony on Wednesday. Photo by Betsy DeGlopper, Community Foundation…
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ChildServe’s 13th annual Bubble Ball raises nearly $1.2M for adaptive playground

ChildServe raised a record-breaking $1.19 million during its 13th annual Bubble Ball fundraising event held on May 13 at the Iowa Events Center. The event’s theme was “Let’s Play,” and the runway show featured unique, …