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Polk County American Rescue Plan ACT (ARPA) Survey

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Polk County is determining how to spend ~$55M from the ARPA federal stimulus bill.

2021 Donations

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Donations for 2021 need to be brought into the office no later than Thursday, December 30.

Holiday Sales Surge: 148 Million Americans Plan to Shop on 'Super Saturday'

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

More than 148 million consumers plan to shop in-store and online on "Super Saturday," the last Saturday before Christmas this year, according to a survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Council to Conduct Public Hearing on Revised City Map

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

The proposed revisions from the Polk County auditor includes revisions to the proposed precinct and ward boundary amendments approved by council on Nov. 30.

Why I'm Passionate About ABI

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

When it first ran several years ago, this column (now edited slightly) struck a chord with ABI members.

Injury Impoverished: Professor’s award winning book on workplace danger out in paperback

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

Nate Holdren, associate professor of law, politics, and society at Drake University, recently published a book on workplace injury.

DMACC and Dunwoody College of Technology Create New Partnership to Help More Students Become Architects

By Press release submission | Dec 20, 2021

DMACC Architectural Technologies AAS graduates can now transfer to Dunwoody College to complete their fully accredited Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree in just three years.

Injury Impoverished: Professor’s award winning book on workplace danger out in paperback

By Press release submission | Dec 19, 2021

Nate Holdren, associate professor of law, politics, and society at Drake University, recently published a book on workplace injury.

Street Closure Notification

By Press release submission | Dec 16, 2021

Street Closure Notification

DMACC to Host Free ‘Rock Enroll’ Event on Dec. 15 at All DMACC Campuses

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

DMACC staff members will be available to help attendees apply to DMACC, register for Spring classes and get answers to their questions, in-person and one-on-one

3L Brecklyn Carey Reflects on Law School Career Before December Graduation

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Brecklyn Carey caught the law bug after participating in a mock trial based on the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton as a middle-schooler in Atlantic, Iowa.

City Presentations Set To Discuss Budget, COVID Funding

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders today announced that two public presentations are scheduled this month related to the upcoming City budget and the distribution of federal COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Computer Science for All Iowans

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Computer science and information technology skills are transforming into a day-to-day skill set in today’s workforce that impacts every industry.

Vancouver-Based Artist Cliff Kearns Explores the 'Immortal Diamond'

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

Vancouver-based artist Cliff Kearns is passionate about diamonds. In his latest series of paintings called "Immortal Diamond," the artist is inspired to interpret, bend and push the gem’s characteristics.

Why I'm Passionate About ABI

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2021

When it first ran several years ago, this column (now edited slightly) struck a chord with ABI members. It has become a tradition to carry it in a December edition of the weekly newsletter.