🌱 Patch AM: Could Medicaid changes quietly shrink kids’ speech therapy in Des Moines?

You won’t want to miss Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How DMU’s new residency plan could reshape Iowa’s doctor pipeline

Make time for Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Des Moines on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How did Des Moines schools drive down chronic absenteeism this year?

Happening soon: The Angel Tree at Outlets of Des Moines on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What’s new inside the Science Center’s reimagined kids’ exhibit?

And check out Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Des Moines on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why some Beaverdale side streets stay slick after Des Moines snowstorms

Also check out Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Des Moines on the Des Moines Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Will you pitch in at Christkindlmarket’s teardown today?

Coming up on the Des Moines Patch calendar: Outlets of Des Moines Toys for Tots Drive

🌱 Patch AM: When Jake Owen’s intimate album tour hits Hoyt Sherman Place

And on the Des Moines Patch calendar - Mutt Meetup

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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