DES MOINES, IA — The Iowa Job Honor Awards, an initiative aimed at recognizing Iowans who have overcome barriers to employment, has announced its top honorees for 2017. Nominations were submitted via the organization’s website and judged by a statewide panel. The awards were presented on Oct. 12 in Des Moines, during
Read More →PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — The city of Pleasant Hill has been awarded $25,000 from The Wellmark Foundation’s Small Matching Assets to Community Health (MATCH) grant program for the development of Hickory Glen Park. The Wellmark Foundation’s Small MATCH Grant Program focuses on healthy communities and selected Hickory Glen Park for
Read More →CLIVE, Iowa — The Clive Fire Department will be hosting its annual National Fire Prevention Week Open House Saturday October 14th from 0900-Noon at Clive Fire Station #32, located at 8505 Harbach Blvd. 2017 National Fire Prevention Week Theme: “Every Second Counts – Plan 2 Ways Out!” Features this year include
Read More →Grimes, IA — Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) will host the third annual West Des Moines Polar Plunge at Jordan Creek Town Center on Sunday, October 15. The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics
Read More →PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — The city of Pleasant Hill continues to experience significant growth after an influx in building permits during the month of September. In 2016, the City recorded the largest construction year in a decade with $33.4 million in new permits. In one month, the city of Pleasant Hill has
Read More →CLIVE, Iowa — Clive Selected as Finalist for Voice of the People Award National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) has announced Clive, IA as a Finalist of the Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Built Environment. This award is only given to top performing jurisdictions that best listen and act
Read More →Des Moines, IA — The scheme to sell non-existent puppies and other pets to unsuspecting U.S. consumers may be significantly more organized and widespread than generally believed. A multi BBB, in-depth study reveals at least 80 percent of the sponsored advertising links in an internet search for pets may be fraudulent.
Read More →DES MOINES — The Des Moines Symphony continues its 2017-2018 80th Season with Tchaikovski’s “Swan Lake” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 21 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct 22, 2017 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). Our 80th Season, “Music in Motion,” continues with the master of 19th Century dance music -—
Read More →DES MOINES — The Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) has announced that its 2017 Christkindlmarket Des Moines will be open Dec. 1 to 3 at Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines. The free event, which drew more than 25,000 visitors last year, will nearly double its offerings in its
Read More →Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine and Bigfoot — Feb. 9, 8 p.m. In her 23 year career, Kathleen Madigan has never been hotter. With her recent “Gone Madigan,” Showtime special, CD & DVD, Kathleen is selling out theaters across the country. Madigan has won the American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian” and
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