The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) and Iowa PBS today announced a multiyear extension of their partnership to provide statewide broadcast coverage of the IGHSAU Girls State Championships. The new Iowa PBS – IGHSAU agreement begins in January 2026 and runs until 2031, with options to extend joint
Read More →East High School is receiving national recognition for its exemplary commitment to a high-quality, comprehensive school counseling program. East is receiving the ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation from the American School Counselor Association. The RAMP designation, awarded to schools that align with the criteria set in the ASCA National Model,
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Posted January 27, 2026in The Culture Buzz
From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, Iowa comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning indie radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. Quote of the Week – “What each of us must come to realize
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Posted January 26, 2026in Stray Thoughts
The 2025 college football season is in the history books. The season ended with last week’s national championship victory by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza and his Indiana University Hoosiers over the University of Miami. The season began back on August 23 in Dublin, Ireland, matching Iowa State University against
Read More →Attendees Can Enjoy Yuengling Beer For The First Time In Iowa Free (At 6 AM!) January 21, 2026 (Des Moines, IA) – Beer enthusiasts and fans of Groundhog Day have a lot to celebrate on February 2nd as America’s oldest brewery, Yuengling, will begin distributing their popular products in Iowa
Read More →Due to the Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service that goes into effect at midnight and lasts throughout tomorrow, classes at Des Moines Public Schools are cancelled for Friday, January 23. The present forecast predicts temperatures of -8 at 8:00 AM with a wind chill of
Read More →DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Bicycle Coalition will host the Iowa Bike Expo is a must-attend event for cycling & outdoor enthusiasts, as one of the Midwest’s largest one-day bike shows it draws over 5,000 attendees and features the latest in bikes, gear, trail destinations, rides, and innovations. There
Read More →Schedule announced for unique public art installation January 22, 2026 (DES MOINES) – New works of art will soon light up the night along Ingersoll Avenue this winter and spring. The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand is thrilled to announce the artist selections and schedule for their upcoming Projector Showcase.
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Posted January 22, 2026in Just Released
CITYVIEW’s annual Fire & Ice hockey-themed bar crawl and sampling event is scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1-4 p.m. in Valley Junction in West Des Moines. This will be the ninth Fire & Ice event, and each has been held on a Saturday afternoon in January amidst Iowa’s
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of local and regional leaders who will help guide the Chamber and support the continued growth of the West Des Moines community. Board
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