Veteran political journalist David Yepsen, nationally recognized as an expert on the Iowa political scene, will return to Iowa Press as the program host in early 2017. Yepsen takes the reigns from Dean Borg, whose retirement from the statewide network and Iowa Press was announced last week. Yepsen, a frequent guest panelist at the Iowa
Read More →Blank Park Zoo officials have announced how the rhino calf born on Oct. 11 will be named. Anyone who gives $50 or more between now and Dec. 31 to the non-profit Blank Park Zoo will have the opportunity to suggest a name. The top names will be selected and beginning
Read More →The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources today announced that 29 Iowa communities with current State Revolving Fund loans for water quality projects will save a total of more than $1.3 million in interest over the remaining life of their loans as a result of the
Read More →Hoyt Sherman Place’s mission is to create outstanding experiences for the cultural, historical and educational benefit of Central Iowa and its residents and communities. Now, as a BRAVO Cultural Enrichment Grant recipient, the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation will be able to continue to do just that. Hoyt Sherman Place is
Read More →Since B2E Direct Marketing announced its grant program, Big Data for Nonprofits, in December 2015, it has received applications from numerous organizations in Iowa. Throughout 2016, B2E has provided multiple nonprofits with a clean database and detailed donor analysis, allowing it to make more informed marketing decisions. Director of Development at Des Moines Performing Arts, Cherian Koshy,
Read More →On Saturday, Dec. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Freedom for Youth Ministries, a Christian non-profit serving youth ages 5-22, will be hosting its Annual WinterFest featuring handcrafted artwork made and sold by local youth at their Des Moines campus located at 2301 Hickman Road. “Our annual WinterFest is an
Read More →The excitement that lights up “Ugly Lies the Bone” takes many forms, but it all starts with the script. Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino, though still in her 20s, has already picked up several awards and armloads of critical praise. She keeps every encounter unsettled, yet entertaining, so that the laugh lines
Read More →On Tuesday, Dec. 6, Clive will hold its annual “Light the Plaza” event. The event is a holiday lighting of the Aasheim Plaza located at the corner of N.W. 86th Street and University Boulevard in Clive. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the Valley High School Vocal Music performing holiday carols.
Read More →Brenton Skating Plaza Brenton Skating Plaza will hold a tree lighting and ice carving demonstrations and welcome Santa Claus for the East Village Holiday Promenade on Friday evening. Attendees can also take photos with an Iowa Speedway pace car and Santa’s sleigh. Brenton Skating Plaza will then open for its outdoor skating
Read More →The community of Grimes and members of Grimes Chamber & Economic Development will join with the developers of a planned multi-use urban development called Heritage at Grimes. A ribbon cutting and bridge naming ceremony will highlight the activities, which will take place on Nov. 17, beginning at 4 p.m. Other
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