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April 25, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Governor Kim Reynolds Proclaims April as Keep Iowa Beautiful Month and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces 2025 Award and Scholarship Winners at Annual Ceremony

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – Governor Kim Reynolds has officially proclaimed April as Keep Iowa Beautiful Month, continuing a longstanding tradition that highlights the importance of community pride and environmental stewardship. The proclamation encourages all Iowans to participate in local programs that promote cleanliness, beautification, and sustainability in

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April 24, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Des Moines Water Works Names Amy Kahler Next CEO

DES MOINES – The Des Moines Water Works Board of Trustees has chosen Chief Financial Officer Amy Kahler to lead the state’s largest drinking water utility. Kahler is the first woman to serve in the top leadership role. Kahler will serve as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager starting July

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April 24, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Beverage Systems Announces Acquisition by KEG 1 Iowa, LLC

Leading Iowa Beer Distributor Will Retain All Employees Through Transition April 24, 2025 (Des Moines, IA) After 33 years in the business of beverage distribution across the state of Iowa, Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV) has announced that they have been acquired by KEG 1 Iowa, LLC. Dudley Fleck, Executive Vice

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April 24, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Sewage release to Saylor Creek in Ankeny

ANKENY — An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entered Saylor Creek in southwest Ankeny due to a broken force main near a lift station at 940 SW Ankeny Road. The flow has been stopped from further entering the creek. As a precaution, people and pets should avoid

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April 24, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Celebrating Nature: An Earth Day Adventure

An Earth Day Adventure is a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The event engages the community in environmental education and outdoor fun.​ Event Highlights Interactive Activities: Attendees can participate in nature hikes, bird

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April 23, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Chase for Business and iHeartMedia teamed up to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI)

DES MOINES, IA April 22, 2025 – Chase for Business and iHeartMedia teamed up to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI), with Chase donating $42,500 to the organization’s ‘Career Pathways’ program, addressing the critical need for career readiness and skills development programs among underserved students in the Des

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April 23, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

MAJOR GIFT WILL EXPAND ACCESS TO MONTESSORI EDUCATION AT JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

As Des Moines Public Schools reimagines education for the future at Iowa’s largest school district, a major philanthropic gift will help bring an innovative learning model to the city’s south side. The donation from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will support access to a Montessori education at Jackson Elementary School.    

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April 22, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

New Book for Over-Achievers and People-Pleasers

Essays by author Amy Wilson helps readers overcome constant overachieving.   Join us at Beaverdale Books at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, for a visit by author Amy Wilson who will share her new collection of essays called Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser.   Happy to

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April 22, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Central Iowans Recognized as Volunteers of the Year for the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter

Four Central Iowans have been recognized for their dedication and support in the fight to end Alzheimer’s as 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter Volunteers of the Year.   DES MOINES, IA, April 21, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has awarded Dani Dunham of Ames as Advocate of the

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April 21, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Central Iowans Recognized as Volunteers of the Year for the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter

Four Central Iowans have been recognized for their dedication and support in the fight to end Alzheimer’s as 2025 Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter Volunteers of the Year.   DES MOINES, IA, April 21, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has awarded Dani Dunham of Ames as Advocate of the

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