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UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Participants Receive First Payment

May 15, 2023
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UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot launches website

Feb 14, 2023
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Central Iowa funders invest in launching the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot

Oct 4, 2022
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Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot Project to launch in February 2023

Jul 20, 2022
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Eight Fellows Join Mid-Iowa Health Foundation’s HealthConnect Fellowship

Apr 7, 2022
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Disaster Recovery Fund report highlights Greater Des Moines nonprofits' efforts during pandemic

Nov 17, 2021
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Dr. Nalo Johnson named President and CEO of Mid-Iowa Health Foundation

Oct 1, 2021
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Mid-Iowa Health Foundation Releases 2021 HealthConnect Fellowship Report

Sep 9, 2021
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Mid-Iowa Health Foundation seeks applications for President and CEO Position

Jun 30, 2021
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Suzanne Mineck to Leave Mid-Iowa Health Foundation in Fall 2021

Jun 21, 2021
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Dream Cube art installation calls on Greater Des Moines to respond to youth homelessness

Oct 27, 2020
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Mid-Iowa Health Foundation awards $120,000 in grants to respond to COVID-19

May 12, 2020
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18 HealthConnect Fellows to advance system changes to improve children’s health

Nov 18, 2019
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Mid-Iowa Health Foundation announces new strategic initiative

Oct 23, 2017
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