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 …
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:
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Iowa Restaurant Association has named its 2024 class of 40 Women to Watch in Hospitality honorees.
The association chose the 40 from nominations from across the state. They will be recognized at an awards …
YSS will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to introduce Rooftop Gardens, a new initiative providing paid apprenticeship opportunities to youths who are at risk of experiencing homelessness. YSS Rooftop Gardens features six hydroponic farms …
The Urbandale Food Pantry will host its 5th annual Pedal for the Pantry Bike Ride on Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. at Des Moines Water Works Park. Riders can select between four routes, all of …
On With Life, a nonprofit supporting people with traumatic brain injuries, will host a grand opening of the On With Life at New Horizons Center on Aug. 21. On With Life and New Horizons, an …
Prairie Meadows’ board of directors has approved $15 million in grants to 404 Iowa organizations.
Prairie Meadows’ Legacy Grant program awarded 26 grants totaling $7.2 million, including $100,000 awarded through the Prairie Meadows scholarship program. …
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