Retired banking association leader honored for his service to the industry JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) — Today, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, John Sorensen, with the 2025 James A. Leach Leadership Award during the IBA Annual Convention. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the
Read More →Gustoff honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Rep. Bill Gustoff (R-Des Moines) with its 2025 IBA Legislator of the Year award. The IBA created the award to recognize
Read More →High School Scores Increase More Than 10% Des Moines Public Schools is celebrating this year’s release of the Iowa School Performance Profile (ISPP), which noted improvements at several schools throughout the district. The ISPP uses a range of factors – from student attendance to Iowa State Assessment of Student
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA — Due to the threat of severe thunderstorms, Historic Valley Junction has made the decision to cancel tonight’s Valley Junction Farmers Market and Music in the Junction events. The safety of our community, vendors, and visitors is our top priority. The popular Hot Pepper Eating Contest,
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Posted September 18, 2025in Morain
A CALL FOR RADICAL MODERATION Another political leader killed, and another frustrating challenge on what to say, what to do. Charlie Kirk’s death resurfaces similar tragedies from our American past, both venerable and recent, some wounding, some fatal. It’s not a time for what-ifs, for justification slanders, certainly not for
Read More →Public invited to celebrate award winners on November 17, 2025 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Restaurant Association today announced its seventh annual list of 40 Women to Watch in Iowa’s Hospitality Industry. Launched in 2019, the program was created to celebrate the contributions of
Read More →Engage Employees and Build Company Pride through Metro Area Competition DES MOINES, Iowa, September 15, 2025 – The 11th annual Des Moines Corporate Games (DMCG) will be held May – July 31, 2026. Companies can now register to secure their spot in this annual event by visiting dmcorporategames.org. Company pride, corporate
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Posted September 16, 2025in The Culture Buzz
From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. Quote of the Week – “Men in authority will always think that criticism
Read More →The Association of Community Publishers (ACP) Distinguished Service Award is presented each year to an individual who the association determines to have made “significant, lasting contributions to both ACP and the community publishing industry. It recognizes those who have given their time, talents and vision to benefit fellow publishers —
Read More →Groups, a National Recovery Leader That Has Helped Over 100,000 People, Brings Proven Treatment Model to More Underserved Iowa Communities Urbandale, Iowa (September 15, 2025) – Groups announced today, during National Recovery Month, the expansion of its comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) services in Iowa. A national leader in value-based
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