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Lead DSM opens Community Connect program applications

Lead DSM has opened applications for its 2025 Community Connect program, which is a five-session course about self-discovery, according to a news release. Participants, 30 in total, receive a personal mentor to guide them through …

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Boys & Girls Clubs partners to host DMPS Options Academy program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is partnering with Des Moines Public Schools to provide an additional location for the district’s Options Academy program at the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club on Drake …

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ICON marks $100M in funds raised for water trails projects

Work continues on ICON Water Trails Scott Avenue site. Leaders say the site is scheduled to open in fall of 2026. Photo by Duane Tinkey.

ICON Water Trails celebrated a big fundraising milestone Thursday evening, …

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Habitat receives $500,000 from Well Fargo Foundation

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has begun construction of its 500th affordable home, which is being built in the organization’s Carter Court development near Northeast 46th Street and Hubbell Avenue. To celebrate the accomplishment, …

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ChildServe closes capital campaign with $10.4 million raised

ChildServe has closed its $10 million capital campaign to raise money for the relocation and expansion of its Des Moines location. The nonprofit exceeded its goal, raising $10,468,000, according to a spokesperson. More than 90 …

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New survey finds ‘committed yet strained’ nonprofit sector in Central Iowa

United Way of Central Iowa, the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and Bravo Greater Des Moines have released the results of a new survey that found Central Iowa’s nonprofit sector is “committed yet strained” …

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Goodwill plans new retail store in Norwalk

Goodwill of Central Iowa plans to open a new retail store in Norwalk in the first quarter of 2025, the nonprofit organization announced. The retail store and donation center will be located at 1120 Sunset …

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Spina Bifida Association of Iowa holding 50th anniversary gala

The Spina Bifida Association of Iowa will hold its 50th anniversary gala on Nov. 9, according to a news release. The Iowa nonprofit aims to enhance the lives of those affected by spina bifida through …

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Food Bank of Iowa raises nearly $170,000 for childhood hunger

The Food Bank of Iowa raised $169,588 during its second annual Drive Away Childhood Hunger golf tournament on Sept. 26. The funds will support the Food Bank’s 162 school pantries and its BackPack Program, which …

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Kvalheim receives 2024 Tocqueville Society Award

The United Way of Central Iowa has announced Grant Kvalheim, president and CEO of Athene, as the recipient of the 2024 Tocqueville Society Award. Past awardees select the recipient from Tocqueville Society members who demonstrate …