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October 24, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Waukee Opens 2 Neighborhood Parks in 1 Week

Waukee, Iowa –This week, Waukee Parks and Recreation opened its 21st and 22nd parks in the Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods. Over the last several years, adding neighborhood parks has been a strategic priority for Waukee City Council. With 22 parks and miles of trails, outdoor recreation and

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October 24, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Nine educators named Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today named nine teachers from across the state as the 2026 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year. Representing Iowa’s nine education regions, each teacher was selected for exemplary instructional practices and their significant contributions to K-12 education in Iowa.  The 2026 Iowa

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October 23, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

DMACC President Rob Denson has receives the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award from the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)

The award was presented to him by his wife, Pat, during the recent PTK Induction Ceremony held at the DMACC Boone Campus. The award is given to retiring college presidents who have shown support of student success initiatives leading to stronger pathways to completion, transfer, and employment. They have taken

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October 21, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Des Moines Art Center Receives $113,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to Launch 3-Year Campaign to Revitalize Pappajohn Sculpture Park

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) – The Des Moines Art Center has received a $113,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to launch a transformational initiative that will see the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park transformed and refurbished. This generous funding will support the conservation and protection of sculptures throughout

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October 20, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

HOPE MINISTRIES THANKSGIVING VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION—OPEN NOW

DES MOINES, Iowa—Hope Ministries will be delivering thousands of meals to people in need on Thanksgiving—and they’re asking for the help of volunteers! Volunteer registration is open now at hopeiowa.org. The greatest volunteer need is for meal delivery driver teams, who will be tasked with delivering meals around the Des

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October 20, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

$51 Million Judgment Issued Against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn for Operation of Fraud Scheme Targeting Older Adults

DES MOINES – The Iowa Insurance Division announced today that the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has entered a final judgment imposing nearly $25.6 million in restitution against Safeguard Metals LLC and its owner, Jeffrey Ikahn, for operating a fraudulent scheme targeting older and retirement-aged individuals. 

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October 20, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Meals from the Heartland’s Annual Hunger Fight Packages 1.47 Million Meals, Still Aiming for 2 Million

Volunteers who attended Meals from the Heartland’s 18th Annual Hunger Fight last week packaged 1.47 million meals for hungry children and families. These nutritious meals will help feed 5,680 children for an entire year – a testament to the heart and dedication of the thousands of volunteers and corporate partners

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October 10, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Announces Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits to Promote Healthy Food Choices

Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will impact what items are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, and are designed to promote

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October 09, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES TWO-YEAR CONTRACT FOR INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT MATT SMITH

Long-Time DMPS Leader Brings Experience and Stability to the District The Des Moines School Board met this morning and approved a two-year contract for Matt Smith to serve as interim superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools through the 2026–27 school year. Smith has served as associate superintendent since 2018. Under

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October 08, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Wolves Partner With Des Moines University for Practice Space

WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/08/2025) The Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, have found a new practice home court through a collaboration with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. Under the agreement, the Wolves will train in the gymnasium at DMU32 Health and Business

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