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Des Moines, Iowa (November 3, 2022) – The By Degrees Foundation announced the creation of the Middleton Award for Children’s Advocacy, named after longtime Des Moines residents and children’s advocates, Joan and the late Lyle Middleton. The award was announced on November 2 at a dinner celebrating t
The By Degrees Foundation has created the Middleton Award for Children’s Advocacy to recognize community members who have positively changed the trajector
A partnership between the Des Moines Art Center and By Degrees Foundation is helping students get a deeper understanding of art
Reynolds calls on Legislature to deliver bill requiring all schools to accommodate in-person learning In her 2021 Condition of the State address, Reynolds said Iowa families deserve the option to send their children to school in the classroom. Author: Eva Andersen Updated: 9:51 PM CST January 12, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa — It's been a tumultuous year for educators and families of school-aged children, and in her 2021 Condition of the State address Tuesday, Gov. Kim Reynolds acknowledged that Iowans' response to educational curveballs was "nothing short of amazin...
Leaders Survey 2020: Problems illuminated by pandemic, yet resilience still evident COVID, child care, talent and racial equity identified as key issues Friday, December 18, 2020 6:00 AM Editor’s note: This is a continuation of our 2020 Leaders Survey coverage, which we began publishing in the Nov. 27 issue. Our annual survey asks business leaders to share what they feel are some of the top issues affecting business in Central Iowa, and in particular the Greater Des Moines region. As you read, you’ll see the responses and also select remarks from differing viewpoints from thos...