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WEST DES MONES, IA (AUGUST 1, 2023) – The West Des Moines Leadership Academy (WDMLA), a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, has announced its 2023-2024 class. This nine-month program will guide emerging leaders on a path to leadership effectiveness through experiential learning, critical thinking, and a

Call for Players and Volunteers for Waukee’s Miracle League

Waukee, Iowa — Baseball players with special needs and disabilities are invited to join the fall season for the youth Miracle League with Waukee Parks & Recreation. Players take their swing on the Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League field at the heart of the baseball complex in beautiful Triumph

DOWNTOWN DES MOINES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NAMES JIMMY OLSEN NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Des Moines, Iowa 26 July 2023 The Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce wishes to announce the selection of Jimmy Olsen as its new Executive Director. With over 30 years of experience in radio, Jimmy has built a strong and vast network of friends and colleagues, serving also as an

Greiner Named Director of Iowa Pork Industry Center

AMES, Iowa – Stepping into the director role, Laura Greiner is ready to guide Iowa State University’s Iowa Pork Industry Center in its efforts to maintain the state’s standing as a leader in advancing animal agriculture. Greiner, assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State, succeeds Chris Rademacher, who has

Iowa Insurance Agent Eric Kohlsdorf Named President of NABIP

WASHINGTON, DC – Eric Kohlsdorf, a Des Moines, Iowa-based insurance agent, was named the president of the board of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) at the association’s 93rd Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Eric is a proven leader, having served on our board for the

CITY OF DES MOINES SETS THE PURCHASE OF FORMER NATIONWIDE BUILDING AND PARKING GARAGE IN MOTION

DES MOINES, IOWA — Monday, July 17, 2023 — Tonight, the Des Moines City Council set in motion the first official financial steps to move forward with the purchase of the former Nationwide building at 1200 Locust Street – a move that will consolidate government operations, upgrade City facilities, and enhance services

40 Years and Counting: Urbandale Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Urbandale, Iowa – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Urbandale for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. This is the 40thconsecutive year that the City of Urbandale has received this award. The

A Trio of Red River Hogs Born

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 12, 2023) – A trio of red river piglets have been born and now can be viewed by guests at Blank Park Zoo’s Blumenthal Watering Hole. One female and two male piglets were born to Truffle, the mother and Shallot, the father. The piglets have been

Nothing Could Be ‘Butter’ than Iconic Iowa Athletes

2023 Iowa State Fair Butter Cow Companion Sculptures to Feature Jack Trice, Kurt Warner and Caitlin Clark DES MOINES, IA (07/12/2023) (readMedia)– The iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will have some very important Iowa athletes to share the cooler with this year. Long time Iowa State Fair butter sculptor

DART Commission Names Amanda Wanke CEO

Des Moines, IA – The DART Board of Commissioners announced today that Amanda Wanke is their choice to lead the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) as Chief Executive Officer. Well known to DART and the Greater Des Moines community, Wanke worked at DART for seven years in various