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Posted September 19, 2024in Just Released

Urbandale Food Pantry Breaking Ground on New Facility to Meet Growing Demand and Future Needs

Urbandale, Iowa (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) – A groundbreaking for the Urbandale Food Pantry’s new facility will take place on Friday, September 27 at 10:30 AM. The new facility, which will be located [...]

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Posted September 18, 2024in Just Released

DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND GOOGLE FIBER LAUNCH PARENT UNIVERSITY

Des Moines Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of “Parent University,” a new program developed with support from Google Fiber. This initiative aims to empower families by equipping [...]

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Posted September 17, 2024in Just Released

Iowa Bankers Association Announces 2024-25 Leadership

Jim Plagge of Bank Iowa to chair IBA board of directors JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 17, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association recently elected officers and directors to serve on its [...]

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Posted September 17, 2024in Just Released

Pro Skateboarders to Descend on Des Moines

Nearly four dozen top skaters will participate in the Des Moines Streetstyle Open   DES MOINES – Skate DSM, announced some of the world’s top pro and amateur skaters will participate in [...]

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Posted September 17, 2024in Just Released

Iowa Bankers Association Honors Tom Pohlman with James A. Leach Leadership Award

Longtime community banking leader honored for his service to the banking industry   JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, Tom Pohlman, with [...]

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Posted September 17, 2024in Just Released

Special Olympics Iowa to Host Truck Convoy on September 21

~ The public is invited to join Iowa’s compassionate army of truck drivers as they participate in the Special Olympics Truck Convoy ~ Grimes, Iowa – On Saturday, September 21, [...]

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Posted September 17, 2024in Just Released

Iowa Bankers Association Names Sen. Jason Schultz Legislator of the Year

Schultz honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities     JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Sen. Jason [...]

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Posted September 16, 2024in Just Released

BALLET DES MOINES ANNOUNCES $3 MILLION GIFT FROM THE LAURIDSEN FAMILY & SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Lauridsen Campus for Arts and Education opens with announcement of largest gift in company history Des Moines, IA – During a ribbon-cutting at its new downtown campus held Thursday, September [...]

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Posted September 16, 2024in Just Released

xBk Live Celebrates 5 Years of Music, Community, and Resilience

  Des Moines, IA – xBk Live, a beloved independent music venue in Des Moines, is thrilled to announce its 5th anniversary on September 20th, 2024. Founded by Tobi Parks, a [...]

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Posted September 12, 2024in Just Released

Prairie Meadows donates $115,000 to Food Bank of Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 12, 2024) – Food Bank of Iowa has received grants totaling $115,000 from Prairie Meadows. A Community Betterment Grant of $25,000 will help fight childhood hunger through [...]

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