Keeping public in dark on school shootings is wrong
I have fielded a bunch of emails, text messages and phone calls in the days since the school shooting in Winder, Georgia. Each one is from Perry, Iowa. Each one [...]
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Posted September 09, 2024in Stray Thoughts
Posted September 05, 2024in Just Released
KCCI to Host 3rd District U.S. Congressional Debate on October 8 in Primetime
Des Moines, September 5, 2024 – KCCI continues its tradition of hosting forums for state, congressional, and local elections with a live debate between Rep. Zach Nunn and Democratic challenger [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
It’s a Girl! Blank Park Zoo Welcomes an Adorable Baby Japanese Macaque
The Public is Invited to Bid for a Chance to Name the Baby while Supporting the Non-Profit Zoo DES MOINES, Iowa (September 4, 2024) – An adorable baby Japanese macaque [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
Des Moines Art Center Announces New Associate Curator: LA Curator and Writer Ashton Cooper
DES MOINES, IOWA ( September 2024) – The Des Moines Art Center is excited to announce that Ashton Cooper will be joining the curatorial team as Associate Curator beginning in [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD NAMES DEIDRE DeJEAR NEXT PRESIDENT & CEO
September 3, 2024 (DES MOINES) – The Board of Directors of Oakridge Neighborhood has named Deidre DeJear the organization’s next President & CEO. DeJear will assume her new role in [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
Iowa Bankers Association Names Adam Gregg as President and CEO
Gregg will join the Iowa Bankers Association on Oct. 1 as new leader. JOHNSTON, IOWA (Sept. 3, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) is pleased to announce Adam Gregg, [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
Des Moines Metro Opera Nominated for Festival of the Year by International Opera Awards
Indianola, IA — Des Moines Metro Opera has been selected as a finalist in the Festival of the Year category for the 2024 International Opera Awards. The awards ceremony will [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released, Uncategorized
UnitedHealthcare Awards $114,500 to Seven Organizations to Address Social Drivers of Health in Iowa
Grants to community-based organizations will help provide access to healthy food, safe and affordable housing, mental health supports and employment Aug. 30, 2024 – UnitedHealthcare has awarded $114,500 to seven [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
Iowa Games Awards 2024 Athletes of the Year
AMES, Iowa (August 29, 2024) – The Iowa Games have awarded the 2024 Marty McHone Iowa Games Male and Female Athlete of the Year Awards to Joe Soderberg and Ryleigh [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Just Released
WRESTLING ICON DAN GABLE TO SPEAK AT DMACC BOONE CAMPUS FUNDRAISING DINNER
All proceeds from the event will go to support student scholarships at the DMACC Boone Campus · Dan Gable was an undefeated three-time Iowa high school wrestling champion from Waterloo [...]
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