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City of Polk City Council Meeting on June 13

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

City of Polk City Council Meeting on June 13

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Open House: Historic Preservation Plan on June 02

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

The first Preservation Plan for the City of Des Moines, written in 1995, laid the groundwork for a preservation program and recognizes the importance of historic resources, partnerships, and tools to protect historic areas of Des Moines.

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Child Care Grant - Upcoming Webinars

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

As highlighted in last week’s ABI newsletter, Gov. Reynolds recently announced the state will be rolling out a $25 million Business Incentive Grant Program to target child care.

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City Schedule for Memorial Day

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

In observation of the Memorial Day holiday, Des Moines City Administration Buildings will be closed on Monday, May 30 and reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 31.

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Gov. Reynolds announces $20M investment in nonprofits to serve Iowans in need

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Today Gov. Reynolds announced a $20 million investment to help nonprofit organizations in Iowa expand to meet the needs of more Iowans.

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Drake Law School announces 2022 Faculty Award winners

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Drake Law School recognized two outstanding faculty members for their contributions to the Law School’s teaching, scholarship, and research during the 2021-2022 academic year.Allan Vestal, Dwight D.

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Tiny Kingdom, Big Results: Lesotho Produces Another 200+ Carat Diamond

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Of the largest 50 rough diamonds ever discovered, seven have come from Lesotho, a tiny, landlocked kingdom at the southern tip of Africa.

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Spiller Named Associate Provost for Student Services at DMACC Urban Campus

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Spiller will continue to work for the DMACC Districtwide Enrollment Services/Student Success Team

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Polk City Parks Commission Meeting on June 6

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

The Parks Commission Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the City Hall Council Chambers unless otherwise posted.

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Man Proposes With Still-Warm Ring After Firefighters Salvage It From Scorched Car

By Press release submission | May 20, 2022

Crews from the Williamson County Fire Rescue couldn't save a burning vehicle on Interstate 840 in Tennessee last week, but they were able to salvage a charred ring box hidden under a seat that contained a very special piece of jewelry.

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Des Moines Residents have one more chance to pick up free tiny tees

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

A steady stream of cars filled the lot at Polk County River Place on Saturday as the City of Des Moines Public Works Department gave away thousands of free tiny trees to Des Moines residents.

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CPHS Students Honored in Annual Recognition & Pinning Ceremony

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) held its annual Recognition and Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

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ABI’s PAC Endorses Friends of Iowa Business

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) political action committee (IIPAC) has announced endorsements in five House primary races and one Senate primary race set to be decided on Tuesday, June 7.

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Mental Health First Aid Session-Erin N. on June 22

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

DMACC shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization.

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Citizens Academy Fall 2022

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

The Citizens Academy is returning to Polk City in the Fall of 2022.

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Mitzi Bolaños Anderson Starts as Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Director

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

The City of Des Moines announced today the hiring of Mitzi Bolaños Anderson as director of the Civil and Human Rights Department.

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GSA Club on June 20

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

DMACC shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization.

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Setting Appropriate Goals for the Summer on May 26

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

Setting Appropriate Goals for Summer, an interactive in-person workshop on May 26, from 12 - 3 in Howard Hall 210.

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Drake University to host 152nd commencement ceremonies in the Knapp Center May 14–15

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Drake University will award 1,119 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees at its 2022 commencement ceremonies to be held Saturday, May 14, and Sunday, May 15, in The Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave.

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Des Moines Parks and Recreation named Finalist for the 2022 National Gold Medal Awards in Parks and Recreation Management

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce Des Moines Parks and Recreation as a finalist for the 2022 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.