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Posted November 02, 2016in Just Released

Hy-Vee pledges $25,000 to fallen officers’ families

Following the devastating loss of Urbandale Police Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony Beminio, Hy-Vee, Inc. Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker announced this afternoon that all Des Moines-area Hy-Vee stores will collect customers’ donations to benefit the fallen officers’ families. To supplement customers’ donations, Hy-Vee will

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Posted November 01, 2016in Just Released

State Games of America coming to Ames and Des Moines

The Iowa Games, in collaboration with, Iowa State University, Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau and Catch Des Moines, have been selected to host the 2021 State Games of America in Ames and Des Moines. More than 18,000 athletes are expected to compete in the national event to be held July

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Posted November 01, 2016in Just Released

Fareway round up for variety raises nearly $50,000 for children

Fareway Stores, Inc. recently conducted a round up at the register to support Variety – the Children’s Charity. Donations were collected from Monday, Oct. 3 through Saturday, Oct. 22 in all Fareway locations, with total donations reaching $49,003.59 during the three-week period. “This opportunity allowed customers to round up to

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Posted November 01, 2016in Just Released

Polk County Veteran Affairs donating winter coats to veterans

Polk County Veteran Affairs will be providing donated new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves at the Polk County VA Office at Polk County River Place located at 2309 Euclid Ave. on Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.  – 3 p.m. All veterans, their spouses and their children are welcome

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Posted November 01, 2016in Just Released

Minnesota recalls trio from Iowa Wild

Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Tuesday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled forwards Christoph Bertschy (pronounced Burr-chee), Tyler Graovac (pronounced GRAY-oh-vack) and Jordan Schroeder (pronounced SHRAY-duhr) from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL). Bertschy, 22 (4/5/94), tallied his first career NHL point with an assist and skated 8:37 in Minnesota’s

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Posted November 01, 2016in Just Released

Des Moines city manager’s office appoints LGTBQ liaison 

The Des Moines city manager’s office has appointed Joshua V. Barr to the position of designated liaison to the LGBTQ community. Barr also serves as the director of the Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Department. He will continue to serve as the main point of contact for those in

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Posted October 31, 2016in Just Released

With complete streets projects, cities invite healthful use by active people

Four new Complete Streets Tactical Starts projects are on-the-ground and making it easier for people to walk, bike and take transit in Greater Des Moines. These projects include a new type of bicycle parking on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, a portable parklet on 66th Avenue in Windsor Heights, a

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Posted October 27, 2016in Just Released

Iowa Wild announce Gaelic Storm concert set for March 18, 2017

The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Gaelic Storm, announced the band will be performing live after the Iowa Wild home game on Saturday, Mar. 18 at 7 p.m. The team’s first announced concert of the year is presented by 100.3 The Bus, Jim Beam and My Satellite Guy. “We honestly can’t

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Posted October 27, 2016in Just Released

Health insurance enrollment and renewal fairs start Nov. 3

The Polk County Health Department, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Broadlawns Medical Center, Primary Health Care, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa and Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines will host a health insurance enrollment and renewal fair on Thursday, Nov. 3 from 1-8  p.m. at the Evelyn Davis Center (801

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Posted October 26, 2016in Just Released

Proctor Mechanical Corporation wins big at ABC of Iowa Awards Gala

Proctor Mechanical Corporation received several prestigious construction awards from Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa during the association’s annual Excellence in Construction Gala held Oct. 12 in Altoona, Iowa. In the Commercial and Industrial HVAC category, Proctor received an Award of Excellence for the Beck’s Superior Hybrids, Inc. project in

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