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Posted October 19, 2023in Just Released

Upper Iowa University’s Announces UIU’s 22nd President

FAYETTE, IA (10/19/2023) The Board of Trustees at Upper Iowa University has named Kathy Franken as the University’s 22nd President. This would also be a milestone in UIU history as Franken is the first woman president to lead the University. “Since becoming Interim President in May, Kathy has led the

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Posted October 19, 2023in Just Released

Families Forward to host Empty Bowls fundraiser to help alleviate food insecurity in Central Iowa

Since 1893, our pantry has existed to help struggling families meet their basic needs so they can become self-sufficient and ultimately, break the cycle of poverty. The Bidwell Pantry is a one-stop-shop for essential needs: diapers, baby food, and toiletries – all of this, as well as food, is available

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Posted October 19, 2023in Morain

10/19/23

Not surprisingly, America’s uncertain political situation fosters anxiety among its citizens. And it does the same for citizens of other nations, friend and adversary alike. It unsettles an already fraught future for the planet.   Rarely has the United States government been both so deeply and so evenly divided. We’ve

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Posted October 18, 2023in Just Released

HOLIDAY PROMENADE SET TO RETURN IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER TO SUPPORT LOCAL

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 18, 2023) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Historic East Village Neighborhood Association will spread holiday cheer throughout Downtown Des Moines (DSM) during the Holiday Promenade which will return to the Historic East Village for five Fridays in 2023. The 22nd annual Holiday

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Posted October 17, 2023in Just Released

New outdoor nature play area opens at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

DES MOINES, Iowa (October 13, 2023) – With support from the Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation, Country Landscapes, Beisser Lumber, Neumann Brothers, Inc. and many talented and generous Botanical Garden volunteers, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is opening an outdoor nature

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Posted October 17, 2023in Just Released

Ragan Pullen Joins Bank Iowa Corporate Office as Project Manager

(West Des Moines, Iowa – Oct. 17, 2023) – Bank Iowa today announced the hiring of Ragan Pullen as the $2-billion bank’s first project manager. The position was created to support several of Bank Iowa’s strategic initiatives by leading bank-wide projects that will help fuel growth, innovation and profitability. Pullen

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Posted October 17, 2023in The Culture Buzz

Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, MainFrame Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –

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Posted October 13, 2023in Just Released

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Launches

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is launching as the first of its kind in the state and a proud affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). Prospective LGBTQ business members are invited to an official launch event at Bubba (200 10th St., Des

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Posted October 12, 2023in Just Released

2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

Des Moines — The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is proud to announce the 2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame honorees. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize and honor outstanding Iowa Latinos that have contributed their talents and skills to improve the quality-of-life in

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Posted October 12, 2023in Just Released

Urbandale Winterizing Parks

Due to lowering temperatures, Urbandale Parks & Recreation staff will begin shutting down drinking fountains and restrooms throughout the parks system beginning Monday, October 23. As temperatures continue to drop, all park facilities must be winterized to withstand harsh weather conditions. Portable restrooms will remain through October and then closed

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