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Geri-Fit Strength Training Workout Jan. 10

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Monday, January 10, 2022 - 1:00pm to 1:45pm

Multi-Factor Authentication Now Required for Drake Systems

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Beginning this morning, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is now required when logging in to web-based versions of Microsoft Office 365 (includes myDrake, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, etc.), Blackboard, Self Service, Touchnet, eAccounts, StarFish, Banner Admin pages, and Slate.

Spring Into DMACC Jan. 18

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

January 18, 2022

DMFD responds to record calls in 2021

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

If you called the Des Moines Fire Department in 2021, you weren’t the only one.

Iowa STEM ScaleUp Program at Drake University Renewed

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

Educating the next generation of healthcare professionals in Iowa STEM classrooms

AAC-DOT Workshop: "DMACC Student Computer Orientation" Jan. 13

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2022

January 13, 2022

WBB Home Game on January 12, 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

WBB Home Game

CPHS Announces Nita Pandit Student Research Award

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Nita (Nivedita) Pandit Student Research Award.

New Years Closures and Holiday Recycling Reminders

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Garbage, Recycling and Yard Waste collection services are not impacted by the New Year's holiday this year, so residents will have their carts collected curbside on their normal collection days

Man-Up West, January 2022

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Join Us for Our 2022 Kickoff! Our January meeting will be a two-part meeting. First, Matt Willkom, Iowa Catholic Radio’s Executive Director, will join us to launch our 4th year of ManUp West Power Lunch.

Alrosa Names 91.86-Carat Yellow-Brown Diamond After Far North Heroine

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Mining giant Alrosa recently bestowed the name Kyndykan on a newly mined, yellow-brown, 91.86-carat diamond to shine a global spotlight on the indigenous peoples of Russia's frigid Far North territory.

Top Tax Planning Strategies for Your Organization

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Year-round, proactive tax planning (rather than waiting until year end or April 15th) can help businesses manage federal and state tax burdens and take full advantage of available credits and deductions.

Public Works Crews Planning to Kick Off 2022 with Full Snow Removal Operations

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Des Moines will be ringing in the new year as a snowstorm approaches.

Polk City Community Library Board Meeting on January 3

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

Library Board Meeting

Dogtown development project near Drake University receives approval from Urban Design Review Board

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2022

With today’s Urban Design Review Board approval, Merge Urban Development (Merge) of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is one step closer to starting their transformational project at 25th Street and University Avenue in the Dogtown district of the Drake neighborhood.