2008 Sponsors
PLATINUM LEVEL
Support of $7500 or greater
The City of West Des Moines has become the fastest growing city in the state of Iowa, currently ranking as the ninth largest based on population. Once a bedroom community, West Des Moines has become an employment center with a daytime workforce of 47,000 as of December 2004 and a shopping and entertainment destination for Central Iowa. West Des Moines is a safe community, with outstanding schools, convenient shopping, and excellent employment opportunities, making it an ideal place to live, learn, shop and work.
The mission of Community Education is to create an environment for lifelong learning which seeks citizen involvement in responding to changing needs, promotes social progress and encourages personal growth through the sharing of human resources and financial support. West Des Moines Community Education operates early childhood programs (Brighter Beginnings and Project Shine), a community service learning program (I-CARE), a continuing education program for adults (Learnwest), intramural sports for junior high and high school students, a before and after school childcare and summer daycamp program (Kids West) and summer classes for elementary school students. Community Education also organizes the use of district facilities outside of school hours, provides a wellness program for district employees and partners with the Iowa Senior Olympics.
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 9 million medical members. Humana offers coordinated health insurance coverage and related services to employer groups, government-sponsored plans and individuals. Those with Humana coverage have access to hundreds of thousands of doctors across the nation. Humana’s ChoiceCare Network includes more than 320,000 physicians and ancillary care providers.
Prairie Meadows has been a vital part of the central Iowa community since it began operations in 1989. Throughout the years, our mission has remained the same: to promote economic development, agriculture, jobs, tourism and entertainment and provide financial contributions to programs and organizations that improve the quality of life for all Iowans.
GOLD LEVEL
Support of $5000 to $7499
Care Initiatives is Iowa's largest senior care provider. Certified by Medicare and Medicade, we have nursing homes and assisted living facilities in 53 locations throughout Iowa. We strive to provide Iowans with the best skilled care along with physical, occupational, and speech therapy serivces.
SILVER LEVEL
Support of $2500 to $4999
BRONZE LEVEL
Support of $1000 to $2499
FRIENDS OF THE IOWA SENIOR OLYMPICS
Support of up to $999
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