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 next iteration of the regional vision plan after a thorough RFP process. The selected team consists of local, regional and national experts who value equity, […]
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 environment that supports and enables all Central Iowans to live healthy lives and encourages everyone to take responsibility for their health. In alignment with the […]
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 launched today. The DSM USA 4 Equity Collective is an effort developed through Capital Crossroads that is comprised of a broad range of community stakeholders […]
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 Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant, Kuma Roberts, to work alongside community stakeholders as the region seeks to develop measurable equity initiatives. The DSM USA […]
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Nov. 16, 2021) – The Executive Committee for the Central Iowa Code Consortium announced that 12 communities in the Central Iowa region have signed the memorandum of understanding which recognizes the Central Iowa Code Consortium (CICC). Two additional communities are expected to execute the MOU in the next few weeks. The […]
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (May 27, 2021) – Britney Samuelson has been selected as the new Capital Crossroads Director. In this role, Samuelson will represent the Capital Crossroads Chairs and will work closely with community and business leaders and volunteers to guide implementation of the regional vision plan. The position is supported by consulting firm SPPG. […]
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (March 9, 2021) — Join Capital Crossroads and the Greater Des Moines Partnership for the March Intersections in Health: Caring for our Social and Emotional Well-Being in the Midst of and as We Emerge from a Global Pandemic. Intersections in Health is a monthly series that encourages attendees to focus on […]
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Feb. 18, 2021) — Join Capital Crossroads and the Greater Des Moines Partnership for the February event for Intersections in Health: Older Iowans Thoughts on Returning to Town – A Presentation by AARP Iowa and Polk County. Intersections in Health is a monthly series that encourages attendees to focus on the […]
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Feb. 25, 2021) — Capital Crossroads has launched an effort focused on initiatives and action items to increase racial equity across the region. Currently called the “DSM USA 4 Equity Task Force,” the group will work together to elevate Central Iowa’s commitment to racial equity by creating and implementing sustainable cross-sector […]
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (November 18, 2020) – Capital Crossroads, the organization driving our region’s strategic vision plan, is excited to announce Izaah Knox as the recipient of the 2020 Capital Crossroads Vision Award. This annual award acknowledges, recognizes and celebrates individuals who have driven and implemented effective solutions, guided community efforts, mobilized groups or […]
