LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER CELEBRATES 75 YEARS SAVING LIVES!
On November 24th, 2022 LifeServe Blood Center enters their 75th anniversary year. LifeServe Blood Center’s inception dates to 1947, when four Des Moines area hospitals formed the Polk County Blood Donor Service with Des Moines grocer and blood donor recruitment philanthropist, Ike Smalls, as director. LifeServe Blood Center, ranked as one of the top 15 blood centers in the country, provides blood products to 157 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. From a small one-man operation to a
Get Your Urbandale, IA Business Noticed This Holiday Season With These Creative Marketing Tips
The holiday season is a great time to connect with your customers and show them how much you appreciate their business. If you're a small business owner, there are a few things you can do to make your holiday marketing stand out. Here are some tips from the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce:Create Interactive Content That Gets People Engaged People love getting involved in the holiday spirit, so why not give them some content that they can interact with? You could create a holiday-themed quiz or poll, or even
Urbandale Transforming Park into Winter Wonderland for Holiday Season
Urbandale Transforming Park into Winter Wonderland for Holiday Season Join Mayor Bob Andeweg as he flips-the-switch, turning on the holiday lights and opening the park for the season. Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park in Urbandale has been decorated with 50,000 lights and many events are scheduled in the park for the next eight weeks.Urbandale, IA – The City of Urbandale is opening a new winter attraction named Miracle on 86th Street on Tuesday, November 15, at 5:30 PM at Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park
Principal® Foundation funds DART pilot to provide weekend service to Johnston’s Merle Hay thoroughfa
ContactErin HockmanDes Moines Area Regional Transit Authorityehockman@ridedart.com515-499-3069 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 Principal® Foundation funds DART pilot to provide weekend service to Johnston’s Merle Hay thoroughfare and North Des Moines Weekend service begins Sunday, Nov. 13 on Local Route 5 A second pilot program between DART and Principal® Foundation will explore the impact daily transit access, including weekends, has for bus riders and residents of North Des
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Celebrates 50 Years with a Name Change and Rebrand
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center Celebrates 50 Years with a Name Change and Rebrand Urbandale, IA The Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center announced a name change for its organization during its 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Des Moines Heritage Center on October 18. The Center, now known as Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, incorporated the new name after a long review process that emphasized the necessary step in reaching and serving more people in need while also acquiring more support for
5 Techniques to Improve Communication and Collaboration with Your Urbandale, IA Business Teams
As a small business owner, you know that strong communication is essential to the success of your company. After all, without effective collaboration and communication, it would be impossible to get anything done! If you're looking for ways to improve collaboration and communication within your small business, you've come to the right place. In this blog post from the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, we'll share five tips that will help you get the most out of your team.1. Break Down Silos When different
