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April 17, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Three New Commercial Lenders Position Bank Iowa for Growth

(West Des Moines, Iowa – April 17, 2024) – Bank Iowa today announced the addition of three local lenders to the bank’s fast-growing commercial lending team. All three bankers will serve businesses operating within the $2 billion community bank’s West Des Moines region. Jake Brower, Erik Moen and Aaron Patterson,

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April 11, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Department of Education awards over $1.7 million to 20 school districts to help high schoolers earn industry-recognized credentials

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today awarded over $1.7 million in competitive grants to 20 Iowa school districts focused on aligning secondary career and technical education programs with student attainment of industry-recognized credentials. The Credentials to Careers grant awards will support high school students earning credentials with

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April 08, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Climbers Raise $234K in Downtown Des Moines for Lung Health

DES MOINES – (April 7, 2024) – This morning, more than 700 people raised $234,000 at the 2024 Fight For Air Climb Des Moines, locally presented by EMC Insurance Companies. The event supports more than 375,000 people living with lung disease in Iowa. Climbers of all skill levels raced to

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April 04, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Invest DSM adds more neighborhoods eligible for grants in 2025

Des Moines, IA – April 2, 2024 – The Union Park, North of Grand, and Woodland Heights neighborhoods will be joining Invest DSM’s active neighborhoods as Special Investment Districts in 2025. These districts will identify priority improvements aimed at enhancing the quality of life and economic vitality of their neighborhoods

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April 03, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Hy-Vee Dietitians to Offer 2,000 Free A1C Screenings in April

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (April 2, 2024)— Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will provide 2,000 free A1C screenings in April at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common test used to

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April 01, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Launches Big Draft Campaign To Recruit 60 Bigs in 60 Days

Des Moines, IA, (April 1, 2024) In collaboration with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa (BBBSCI) recently launched the Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign to encourage more adults, particularly men of color, to become mentors (“Bigs”). As the NFL drafts its next

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April 01, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Muffins and Mammograms: Uninsured or underinsured qualifying patients can get a free mammogram screening on April 20 at MercyOne

Des Moines, Iowa; April 1, 2024 — Join MercyOne and Bras for the Cause for Muffins and Mammograms, receive a free mammogram screening on April 20, and enjoy muffins and coffee. This annual event provides uninsured or underinsured qualifying patients who meet the income and insurance criteria with a free

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March 29, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

MPO seeks public input on street safety strategies and areas of concern

Des Moines, IA – The public is invited to help improve the safety of people driving, biking, walking and using transit on the streets of Greater Des Moines by sharing their thoughts on safety strategies and areas of concern. The public input will help inform a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

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March 28, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Curbside Yard Waste Season Begins April 1

March 27, 2024 – The Compost It! program’s curbside yard waste collection will begin for the season April 1. The program accepts small twigs and branches, leaves and lawn clippings and any garden vegetation. Dirt, mulch, rocks and food waste are not allowed. Residents can use the program two different

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March 28, 2024 by Press Releases in Just Released

Valerie Van Kooten named new administrator of State Historical Society of Iowa

DES MOINES – Valerie Van Kooten of Pella has been named the new administrator of the State Historical Society of Iowa, beginning April 5. “We are very excited to have Valerie joining the State Historical Society of Iowa in this leadership role,” said Adam Steen, director of the Iowa Department

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