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
Read More →ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA — August 2026 — The Iowa Rock’n Roll Music Association has announced the 12 finalists who will compete in the 2026 Iowa Rocks Talent Youth Competition, an annual showcase of Iowa’s emerging young musical talent. The live competition will take place Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 12:00
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2026) (readMedia)– Caleb Meiners, 20, of Ottumwa, placed first in the senior division during the championship round of the 66th annual Bill Riley Talent Search Competition held Sunday, August 23, at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. Meiners was awarded a $10,000 prize for his contemporary solo. Sage
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2026) (readMedia)– The Porky Parm Gnocchi, from Destination Grille, is the winner of the 2026 Iowa State Fair People’s Choice Best New Food Contest. There were 15,954 votes for the People’s Choice Best New Food this year. The Porky Parm Gnocchi received 44.9% of the votes. The
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2026) (readMedia)– The Iowa State Fair is excited to welcome music legend John Waite, the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind the No. 1 hits “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile,” to headline the Grandstand for a free concert at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 14. Waite steps
Read More →Des Moines Area Companies Claim Their Trophies DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 12, 2026 – Winners of the Des Moines Corporate Games presented by Wellmark will be celebrated at the Awards Celebration – returning to the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 21. Join us on the main concourse for a
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2026) (readMedia)– Due to medical issues, Rod Stewart’s Grandstand performance at the Iowa State Fair will not take place as scheduled. We are deeply sorry for the change. The Fair is currently looking for a replacement act. Tickets for the Rod Stewart concert will be refunded to
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