Retiring Clive Fire Chief Rick Roe Celebrates a Legacy of Dedication & Community Service
Assistant Chief Clay Garcia Promoted to Clive Fire Chief Clive, IA – May 24, 2023 - The City of Clive and Clive Fire Department (CFD) are bidding farewell to a true legend, as Fire Chief Rick Roe prepares to retire after an illustrious 34-year career of selfless service to the people of Clive. Chief Roe's unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and remarkable achievements have left an indelible mark on the CFD and the countless lives he has touched. Chief Roe will officially retire on Friday, May
TIFFANY TAUSCHECK NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 19, 2023) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Tiffany Tauscheck as the organization’s President & CEO. Tauscheck has served on The Partnership team for eight years in a variety of positions, currently as its Chief Operations Officer and President of Downtown DSM, Inc. Tauscheck’s appointment is the result of the organization’s succession plan that was activated by the Board.?She will take over the role on
FAREWAY CELEBRATES 85 YEARS, HOSTS RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR NEW WEST CLIVE STORE
NEWS RELEASE (Clive, IA) – Fareway Stores, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its 135th Midwest location at 16035 Hickman Road in Clive. The 24,000 square foot store opens as the company celebrates its 85th anniversary this month. Providing for a full-service butcher counter and the highest level of customer service, the store offers an impressive grocery selection, with fresh-cut produce, healthy varieties, and locally sourced items, in addition to a variety of craft beer, fine wines, and
PARTNERSHIP PRESIDENT & CEO JAY BYERS ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITY
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 15, 2023) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced today that Jay Byers, President and CEO, will be leaving the organization to pursue a new opportunity as the President of Simpson College. Byers has been with The Partnership for over 18 years, and during his tenure has made numerous significant contributions to the Greater Des Moines (DSM) region. "Jay's visionary leadership has had an enormous impact on Greater Des Moines, and we have been extraordinarily fortunate to
2023 Peace Officer Memorial Service to be held in Clive
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officer Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations, and in 2023, police across the State and Country will commemorate the
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Pork Producers Provide 50,000 Meals for Underprivileged Iowans
(Clive, Iowa) May 9, 2023 - The Iowa Pork Producers Association's new Pork in the Pantry program provided more than 50,000 meals for underprivileged Iowans over the past few months. Forty county pork producer organizations worked with the state association to donate pork to local food pantries. The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) matched up to $1,000 for each county, totaling nearly $40,000 statewide. Food pantries are frequently short of meat products, so this was a great way to get nutritious
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Tickets On Sale for BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark in Des Moines
(Clive, Iowa) May 4, 2023 - Tickets are on sale for the inaugural BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event takes place on Saturday, July 15 at Principal Park in Des Moines from noon to 4 p.m. There is no baseball game that day, but Principal Park will be open, and Iowans can enjoy delicious Iowa pork, sip beer from Iowa's best breweries, and learn some grilling skills at a Pork BBQ Bootcamp. Music, food vendors, and other entertainment will also be provided for this family friendly event. One of the
2023 Clive Chamber DEI Survey Results
In early 2023 the Clive Chamber sent out a survey to our members to help the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee with future efforts, education, and programing. These are the results:https://www.canva.com/design/DAFfEJj-zYo/view
April's Business over Breakfast
Today at our Business over Breakfast we had speakers Justin Miller and Shane Scott from WDM Community Schools talk about Career Exploration and Connections! West Des Moines Community Schools are constantly striving toward our ideal portrait of a graduate. One area of focus is shifting the paradigm of success for students and showcasing various pathways available to students after high school. WDMCS provided a construction update on facilities geared toward hands-on learning experiences that mimic those of
