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A Closer Look: Kaity Patchett

Kaity Patchett’s first week as executive director of the Central Iowa region’s Capital Crossroads initiative was “appropriately overwhelming and extremely exciting.” The 35-year-old said she is meeting key players and […]

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Capital Crossroads leaders say new roadmap addresses ‘basic fundamental issues’

One of the first things leaders of the Central Iowa visioning initiative Capital Crossroads did when developing a 2040 roadmap for the region was call the Polk County Housing Trust […]

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Capital Crossroads announces new regional plan for Central Iowa, names new executive director

Capital Crossroads, a collaboration of regional organizations and residents, has announced a new regional plan called Central Iowa’s Roadmap to Opportunity and Prosperity for All that will be executed by […]

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CAPITAL CROSSROADS ANNOUNCES ROADMAP FOR CENTRAL IOWA’S FUTURE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 CAPITAL CROSSROADS ANNOUNCES ROADMAP FOR CENTRAL IOWA’S FUTURE New Leadership includes Regional Council Members and Executive Director Kaity Patchett GREATER DES MOINES, IA […]

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CAPITAL CROSSROADS ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TO DEVELOP NEXT REGIONAL PLAN

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 26, 2022) – Capital Crossroads has announced the Steering Committee and Advisory Council members who will lead the development of the 2040 regional vision plan. […]

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INFORM NEXT REGIONAL PLAN THROUGH CAPITAL CROSSROADS WORKSHOPS

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (October 10, 2022) – Capital Crossroads invites the community to participate and share their perspectives in a three-hour workshop called “The Big Sort” to be held […]

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CAPITAL CROSSROADS SELECTS CONSULTING TEAM FOR NEXT REGIONAL VISION PLAN

CAPITAL CROSSROADS SELECTS CONSULTING TEAM FOR NEXT REGIONAL VISION PLAN GREATER DES MOINES, IA (June 8, 2022) – The leaders of Capital Crossroads have selected a consulting team for the […]

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AREA LEADERS ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 4, 2022) – Central Iowa leaders have announced the launch of a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), which provides a vision for a healthy community […]

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DSM USA 4 EQUITY COLLECTIVE LAUNCHES EQUITY PRACTICES SURVEY FOR REGIONAL EMPLOYERS

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Jan. 12, 2022) – The DSM USA 4 Equity Collective is inviting area employers to participate in the DSM USA Organizational Equity Practices Assessment that was […]

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CAPITAL CROSSROADS SELECTS DSM USA 4 EQUITY COLLECTIVE CONSULTANT

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (July 20, 2021) – Capital Crossroads and the DSM USA 4 Equity Collective are excited to announce the selection of Arrowhead Consulting, LLC and the organization’s […]

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