URBANDALE, Iowa (October 1, 2026) — Iowa Homes for Heroes has completed its second home, continuing the non-profit organization’s mission to build and donate homes for disabled veterans and first responders across Iowa. The new home, located in R&R Realty Group’s Oakwood Haven development in Urbandale, will be dedicated to
Read More →In recognition of October as Photographer Appreciation Month, Keep Iowa Beautiful is inviting photographers of all skill levels to enter the 17th Annual Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest. The contest highlights the people and places that make Iowa unique—its landscapes, wildlife, and communities. “The Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest is
Read More →Silver Spring, Md. (September 30, 2026) — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 Honors and Awards. Out of the 96 applications submitted across all award categories, 42 projects were selected for recognition at AZA’s Annual Conference in Portland, Ore., from September
Read More →09/23/2026– West Des Moines, lowa – From October 2 to 11, 2026, the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council invites the community to celebrate, for the third year in a row, the richness of Latino culture through flavor, tradition, and culinary diversity during lowa Latino Restaurant Week. This culinary celebration brings together
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