🌱 Patch AM: How two empty Des Moines-area hotels will soon house hundreds

Make time for Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What’s really driving the late-night violence on Court Avenue?

And check out Field of Dreams Watch Party on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How NASA tech could change how Des Moines treats its drinking water

Make time for Field of Dreams Watch Party on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How DMACC’s new president could reshape education and jobs around Des Moines

Be sure to catch Field of Dreams Watch Party on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Des Moines contract worker sentenced for $30,000 unemployment benefits fraud scheme.

Spotted on the Des Moines calendar: Field of Dreams Watch Party

🌱 Patch AM: Which city services did Des Moines residents choose to cut first?

Happening soon: Beagle Meetup on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Which Des Moines services did residents say should be cut first?

Also, don’t miss Social Saturday: Silent Disco on the Des Moines Patch calendar

Viking Foundation 2025 Grants Announced

Seven Polk County nonprofits receive grants from Viking Foundation of Lincoln

Viking Foundation grant proposal deadline approaches

Nonprofits need to submit by October 1

Meet A Future Leader In Des Moines: Liya Neopaney

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to highlight young people achieving great things in our community.

Viking Foundation Gives Yearend Grants

Seven local nonprofit organizations receive funds totaling $30,000!

Viking Foundation proposal submissions due soon!

Polk County nonprofits can submit grant proposals through Oct. 1

AFS-USA is seeking host families to welcome an exchange student

Make a difference in a young person’s life by becoming an AFS-USA host family.

Six local organizations receive grants

Viking Foundation announces 2023 nonprofit grant recipients

Study abroad with AFS-USA in 2024!

Build intercultural connections and become a global citizen.

Viking Foundation grant proposals due soon

Local nonprofits need to submit requests by Oct. 1

Host an exchange student with AFS-USA this fall!

You’ll increase your family’s global understanding and impact a student’s life, forever.

Area Nonprofits Receive 6 Grants

Viking Foundation Announces 2022 Polk County Awards

UNITS® Moving & Portable Storage Helps Build Habitat Home in 9 Days

Locally Owned Business Donates Over $1,000 Worth of Containers to Give Back to Community

Stephanie Brovenick Named Managing Director-Hadassah Midwest

Hadassah announces the appointment of Stephanie Brovenick as Managing Director of Hadassah Midwest, now including Des Moines and Iowa

🌱 Hit-And-Run Victim Identified + DMPS Hosts Community Convo

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🌱 City To Consider Speed Bumps + Missing Teen Found Safe In Altoona

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🌱 Catalytic Converter Thefts + Lefty The Three-Legged Dog

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🌱 LifeServe Ukraine Fundraiser + WDM Students Fined For School Damage

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🌱 The Rice Bowl Closing + DMACC Enters Weld-Off + Local Mom Charged

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🌱 New Hockey Arena Approved + DMACC Released Fall Offerings

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🌱 Easter S. Bunny, Polk County Prosecutor + Pia The Pig At Iowa ARL

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🌱 State Youth Of The Year + Des Moines New Parking System

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🌱 Catering Company Turned Nonprofit + Des Moines School Bus Crash

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🌱 Record Low Temps + Airport, DART End Masking + School Name Change?

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🌱 'Of Gravity And Light' Ballet + Kathedral Bell + Allora Opening

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🌱 First Mega Scrub Event On Saturday + Boater Uninjured In Capsize

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🌱 Community Conversations At High Schools + Owner Reunited With Dog

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🌱 Solicitor General Charged With Misdemeanor + Alcohol Abuse Up In IA

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🌱 New School Board Budget + McHenry Park Renovations

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🌱 New Lutheran Church + Ballet Des Moines Show Coming Soon

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🌱 Bake Sale Raises $12K For Ukraine + Dogpatch Urban Gardens

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🌱 Hit-And-Run + Flashboard Removal + Water Trails Project Delayed

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🌱 Joe Biden Coming To Des Moines + Monster Jam At Wells Fargo Arena

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🌱 Natural Playgrounds + Plant-Based Delights Coming Today

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🌱 Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent + New Brewery To Open

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🌱 Council Mulls Police Reform + Transit Fares Drop To $1

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🌱 Murder Trial Underway + Local Job Openings + Ashworth Bridge Closed

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