Winners receive $1,000 scholarship to college of their choice. DES MOINES, Iowa (March 9, 2026) — Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2026 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 6-7 in Des Moines. One student from
Read More →Hy-Vee customers once again showed the power of small change making a big difference, raising an incredible $370,130 to help children across Iowa. Throughout the month of February, shoppers generously rounded up their grocery bills at the checkout to support Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa. The dollars raised
Read More →Seven-home partnership has generated more than $769,000 to support Iowa families facing childhood cancer Johnston, Iowa — Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) is proud to celebrate the success of Greenland Homes’ 2025 Charity Build, which raised $220,000 to support Iowa families affected by childhood cancer. The newly constructed home, located in
Read More →Over 850 DMPS students represented from schools and special programs across the district Des Moines, IA (March 4th, 2026) – Mainframe Studios is pleased to announce its upcoming First Friday event in partnership with Des Moines Public Schools. On Friday, March 6, from 5-8 pm, Mainframe Studios will host a
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Posted March 05, 2026in Morain
When it comes to the First and Fifth Amendments, I’m a Jeffersonian Jeffersonian. The amendments are two of the ten in the Constitution’s Bill of Rights. Thomas Jefferson didn’t write them, since he hadn’t yet returned to the U.S. after serving as Minister to France by the time James Madison
Read More →West Des Moines, IA: On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, members of the West Des Moines Rotary Club will gather to celebrate 100 years of club activity related to providing support of community programs through service projects and related activities. The West Des Moines Rotary Club was founded on April 1,
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Posted March 04, 2026in Feature 1
Water is the name humans give to the tasteless, odorless chemical bonding of two hydrogen molecules with one of oxygen — H2O. Don’t let its simplicity fool you. It is the molecule that made all life possible on Earth. Comprising roughly 60% of the human body, water acts as
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Posted March 04, 2026in Feature 2
Country music is a genre that music enthusiasts either love, hate or tolerate. Critics cite country as too twangy for their taste. Those who like it, love it and want some more of it. They appreciate the no-nonsense, understandable lyrics and simple, relatable melodies. Songs that leave off the ‘g’,
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Posted March 04, 2026in Business Feature
Across retail, food and service industries, a noticeable shift is happening. Consumers are increasingly drawn to small, specialized businesses — places that offer craftsmanship, sustainability, personalization and a sense of connection that mass-produced options often lack. Think vintage and resale shops. Artisan bakeries. Custom upholstery studios and eco-friendly refill stores.
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Posted March 04, 2026in Civic Skinny
It’s a well-known stereotype to those who frequent Iowa’s roadways that, even though most every Iowa winter comes with ice, snow, sleet and whatever a snow-squall is, drivers in the area suddenly forget the rules of driving when the conditions take a turn. A survey by RVWindshieldReplacement.com (sounds like they’ve
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