Des Moines, Iowa – Humanities Iowa has awarded a Mini Grant to the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation to support “An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa,” a daylong public program examining Iowa’s influence on the early development of professional baseball and the Civil War’s role in spreading the game. The
Read More →DES MOINES, IA- Noce Jazz & Cabaret announces its spring 2026 schedule, featuring an expansive lineup of internationally-touring headliners, brand-new local premieres, and a ten year anniversary event. The upcoming months showcase a dense rotation of national talent including five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson, Stéphane Wrembel, and Veronica Swift, among
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) The Des Moines Women’s Club will host their 118th Annual Art Exhibition from Sunday, March 13 through Saturday, March 21. Central Iowa artists will again display their original art for the viewing pleasure of the public. Admittance is free, and some items will be available for purchase.
Read More →Bankers volunteer for public television’s annual fundraising campaign. JOHNSTON, Iowa (March 11, 2026) — Ten bankers from across the state helped kick off Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival, which continues through March 15. Volunteers answered pledge phones from 6-10 p.m. to help raise $11,790 for the
Read More →(BOONE, Iowa) — Fareway Stores, Inc., In partnership with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWOCA), IA Wrestle and Iowa Corn is proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2026 Dan Gable Mr. & Ms. Wrestler of the Year Awards. Now in its 16th year, the program
Read More →COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the national governing body for swimming in the United States, and its philanthropic arm, the USA Swimming Foundation, today announced the 2026 Community Impact Grant recipients. This year, 13 programs have received $65,000 in funds to provide aquatic programming, support diverse coaches, and create
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa — The Greater Des Moines Flute Choir is delighted to celebrate its five-year anniversary, marking half a decade of bringing vibrant, engaging flute music to the Central Iowa community. Under the direction of Erika Leake McKnight, the ensemble has grown to include 24 dedicated flutists performing on
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Posted March 10, 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 – “It’s funny that we think of libraries as
Read More →The Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation and the Des Moines Women’s Club are honored to announce a significant legacy gift from the estate of Inger Hannah Ultvedt Anderson, a devoted member and supporter whose generosity will help sustain the legacy of both organizations. Inger Anderson, who passed away on August 5,
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Posted March 10, 2026in Stray Thoughts
The offices of the Des Moines Register’s opinion staff were mostly empty when my telephone rang late one afternoon about 15 years ago. The guard at the lobby security desk said two men were there and hoped I had time to meet with them. I said sure and invited them
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