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Power of Partnerships Podcast | Dorothy’s House

Join Karess Carter, Gayle Welter from NCMIC, and Kellie Markey from Dorothy’s House, as we discuss what Dorothy’s House is…

Iowa State Fair – KidFind

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Power of Partnerships | Blk & Bold Specialty Coffee

Karess from the Des Moines Radio Group talks coffee with Rod Johnson from Blk & Bold Specialty Coffee and Gayle Welter of NCMIC. Listen to find out how this local and diverse company found their footing and made it their mission to give 5% of all of their profits back to our youth. You can find Blk & Bold in Hy-Vee, Target, and online here in the metro. Drink up!

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36 Hour Festival of Music Presented by Premier Credit Union

Join us for 36 hours of non-stop Christmas music, presented by Premier Credit Union, starting Christmas Eve at noon

Martina McBride Sweepstakes

Enter to win tickets to see Martina McBride’s The Joy of Christmas Tour 2021 at Stephens Auditorium on Nov. 28.

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