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Clients include government agencies, businesses, organizations and individuals sending to over 1300 media sites including newspapers, radio and television stations throughout the states of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
| 5/24/2013 |
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| COLUMBIA COLLEGE |
| Deadline fast approaching for Columbia College art workshop |
| High school students invited to campus attend classes taught by local artists
COLUMBIA, Mo., May 24 —Columbia College is inviting local high school students to attend the 2013 Summer Art Workshop, from July 8-12 and July 15-19. This two-week workshop, presented by the college’s art department, will provide high school students an opportunity to hone their abilities and learn new techniques from local artists. The deadline to register for this event is June 7. |
| 5/24/2013 |
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| DIOCESE OF DES MOINES |
| Statement of the Diocese of Des Moines following Boy Scouts change of policy |
| Boy Scout organizations within the Diocese of Des Moines that are supported by Catholic churches and schools will be guided by a single diocesan policy in accord with the teaching of the Catholic Church. This teaching is derived from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. |
| 5/23/2013 |
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| TREES FOREVER |
| How a Tree a Day Helps Keep the Doctor Away |
| Trees Forever Symposium to Address How Trees and Natural Spaces Help Improve Health and Well-Being
DES MOINES, Iowa (May 22, 2013) – Iowa-based environmental nonprofit Trees Forever is bringing health professionals, city planners and engineers, and business and community leaders together to discuss the health and wellness benefits tied to green spaces and urban forests. As part of this effort, Trees Forever will lead participants in developing a plan for a healthier, greener future for all Iowans during their upcoming Spreading the Canopy Symposium on June 14 in Des Moines.
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| 5/23/2013 |
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| SILOS AND SMOKESTACKS |
| Silos & Smokestacks Offers Workshop on Creating Storytelling Signs and Exhibits |
| Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will be hosting the workshop, “Turning Stats & Stuff into Stories.” Taught by SSNHA staff, participants will learn fundamental concepts needed to create effective story telling signs and exhibits. The workshop will be held Thursday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waterloo Center for the Arts – Schoitz Room in Waterloo, Iowa. |
| 5/23/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| REGISTER NOW FOR IOWA’S LARGEST AMATEUR SPORTS FESTIVAL |
| Over 15,000 Athletes Expected to Compete
AMES, Iowa – The 2013 Summer Iowa Games powered by the Iowa Food & Family Project will officially kickoff on July 20 with the Opening Ceremony. The city of Ames will play host to the many of the sports throughout the month of July. Online registration and registration forms are available at www.IOWAGAMES.org. |
| 5/23/2013 |
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| IOWA SPORTS FOUNDATION |
| FINDLEY ELEMENTARY AWARDED $1,000 FROM LIVE HEALTHY IOWA KIDS |
| Ames, IA - Findley Elementary, was selected to win $1,000 for new playground, PE equipment or Health Education resources for participation in Live Healthy Iowa Kid's Go the Distance Day. The check will be presented on May 28th at 9:00 AM prior to their field day. Media is invited to attend the check presentation. Lisa Weber, Live Healthy Iowa Coordinator, will be presenting the check to the elementary school. |
| 5/22/2013 |
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| KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL |
| Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Beautification Grants |
| DES MOINES - Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has announced $80,000 in grants for the 2013 Community Beautification program. This is the third year of the grant program that provides a major boost for community beautification and enhancement in communities of 5,000 and under. |
| 5/22/2013 |
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| AARP Oregon |
| AARP Oregon releases “Road to Livability” Survey Results |
| Medford, OR -- What makes a community livable? AARP Oregon conducted a survey to understand better the people 50+ living in Jackson and Josephine counties and to gauge their opinions on aspects of their community’s age friendliness, livability and capacity to help Southern Oregonians live independently as they age. With the aging population growing rapidly nationwide, being prepared and equipped to support the needs and also leverage the strengths of all ages is increasingly important for communities. Oregon is no exception. By 2050, Oregon’s 65+ population is expected to grow by 105% overall and by 68%, 119% and an astounding 214% respectively for within ages 65-74, 75-84 and 85+. |
| 5/17/2013 |
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| SILOS AND SMOKESTACKS |
| Silos & Smokestacks Receives $7,000 from Blue Diamond Farming Company |
| Northeast Iowa – Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) has received a $7,000 donation from Blue Diamond Farming Company, in Partnership with Pioneer-DuPont. Farm owners, Benjamin and Lisa Riensche formally presented a check to SSNHA Chairman Troy Louwagie and President Don Short during Silos & Smokestacks’ Board of Trustees meeting in Waterloo, Iowa, on May 15. The funds from their donation will be used to improve and expand Heritage Area programs dedicated to preserving and sharing America’s agricultural story. |
| 5/15/2013 |
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| SILOS AND SMOKESTACKS |
| Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Hosts Summer Day Camps |
| Northeast Iowa – This summer, Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) is offering day camps for children in grades 4-7. Throughout the summer, campers will spend each Tuesday traveling to different locations in the Heritage Area where they will learn about Iowa’s unique historical, cultural and agricultural stories. The camp schedule includes: |
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