Des Moines, IA – Under the Big Top Step right up! The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble kicks off the season with a colorful musical journey into the exciting world of the circus. Under the Big Top features a collection of spirited, playful, and delightfully zany works that capture the wonder,
Read More →New fall event to showcase Iowa artists (Des Moines, Iowa) – ARTSwork, the sister organization of the Des Moines Arts Festival, announces today the launch of a new community event, The Invitational Art Fair, taking place November 6-7, 2026, at the historic Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines,
Read More →Johnston, Iowa — Mike Rowley of Clive will be featured in an upcoming episode of Iowa PBS’s Iowa Life, a magazine-style series uncovering the diverse tapestry of Iowa’s people, cultures and stories. The episode will premiere Monday, October 5 at 9:30 p.m. It will also air Tuesday, October 6 at 4:30
Read More →Johnston, Iowa — The Granny Basketball League in Ankeny will be featured in an upcoming episode of Iowa PBS’s Iowa Life, a magazine-style series uncovering the diverse tapestry of Iowa’s people, cultures and stories. The episode will premiere Monday, October 5 at 9:30 p.m. It will also air Tuesday, October 6
Read More →Melissa Spurgin of First Iowa State Bank to chair IBA board of directors JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2026) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently elected officers and directors to serve on its 2026-27 board of directors. These leaders assumed their roles during the IBA Annual Convention, held Sept. 20-22
Read More →Iowa Bankers Foundation to enhance industry’s community impact across the state JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2026) — This week, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) officially announced the launch of the Iowa Bankers Foundation. The foundation will enhance the industry’s community impact across the state. Iowa’s banking industry is rooted in
Read More →JOHNSTON, IOWA (Sept 3, 2026) – Each year the state of Iowa picks a side for one week leading up to the Iowa–Iowa State football game. Rivalries form between coworkers, friends and families. Half wearing black and the other half wearing cardinal. This year, LifeServe Blood Center is encouraging donors
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (September 2, 2026) – The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Community Enhancement Awards, recognizing three individuals and organizations whose leadership and investment have made a significant positive impact on Iowa communities. This year’s recipients are Dave Morgan – SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
Read More →Public invited to October 19 Showcase and Awards Event Celebrating Honorees Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – Des Moines, IA –The Iowa Restaurant Association (IRA) today announced their 2026 Celebrating Excellence Awards, recognizing individuals and businesses whose leadership, service, and contributions have made a significant impact on Iowa’s hospitality industry. The
Read More →Second quarter report shows broad-based loan growth to support a growing economy. JOHNSTON, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2026) — According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa
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