Urban Dreams is proud to celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a milestone event — the 10th Annual Roast & Toast honoring Iowa legend and Drake Hall of Famer, Dolph Pulliam. Please join Urban Dreams and our partners in a celebration that reflects both our legacy and our future. On Thursday,
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa—On Thanksgiving Day, Hope Ministries will deliver free turkey dinners to people across the Greater Des Moines Area. The reservation phone line and online order form are open now. Community members can reserve their Thanksgiving meal(s) online at www.hopeiowa.org or by calling (515) 265-4277, Monday through Friday, from
Read More →(JOHNSTON, IA) — Fareway Stores, Inc. is proud to announce a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the communities we serve. As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back, Fareway is making it easier than ever for customers to help nourish
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA (October 31, 2025) – The Des Moines Art Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Kloewer as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Kloewer is the Art Center’s inaugural COO, a position established to help position the institution for future growth and success. An accomplished administrator and respected
Read More →DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) is proud to announce its partnership with the Iowa Adventure Pass program for the 2025-26 season, making live theater more accessible to families across the state. Through this initiative, library patrons at participating libraries can enjoy complimentary tickets to upcoming Wellmark
Read More →The Iowa Department of Education is excited to lead the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools program for Iowa, continuing the legacy of the former National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. DES MOINES — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today announced that four Iowa schools have been selected
Read More →Central Iowans can use most bus services at no charge to get to the polls on November 4. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will offer free rides on all Local and Express bus routes all day on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. DART’s Paratransit Bus
Read More →Des Moines, IA – The Des Moines Civic Center and JS Touring announced today that America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will perform on the Des Moines Civic Center stage on March 7, 2026! Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 10 am. America’s
Read More →URBANDALE, Iowa (October 23, 2025) – A new non-profit organization, lowa Homes for Heroes, has launched with a simple but powerful mission: to build and donate homes for disabled veterans and first responders in Iowa. The organization was created to give back to those who have spent their lives serving
Read More →(October 23, 2025) – In recognition of Photographer Appreciation Month, Keep Iowa Beautiful is inviting photographers of all skill levels to enter the 16th 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
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