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July 13, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Urbandale’s 2018 Mid-Year Building Report Details Strong Commercial and Residential Investment

Urbandale, Iowa – The City of Urbandale’s Community Development Department issued a total of 483 building permits in the first six months of 2018, with a total valuation of $67 [...]

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July 13, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs awards $2 million in grants – Funding supports art, culture and historic preservation across Iowa

DES MOINES – A robot helps cancer patients take virtual tours of an art museum. Communal dinners serve guests a taste of history. A restored courthouse clock tower will keep [...]

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July 11, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Prairie Meadows Donates More Than $5 Million through Grant Programs – Community Betterment and Legacy Grants Create a Lasting Impact on Central Iowa

July 11 – Altoona, IA. Prairie Meadows has given a record amount in charitable donations to the community this year. As a nonprofit organization, Prairie Meadows strives to promote economic [...]

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July 11, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

IOWA WILD ANNOUNCES FULL 2018-19 SCHEDULE

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Wild and the American Hockey League announced today the complete 2018-19 schedule. For the fifth time in six seasons, Iowa will open the season at [...]

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July 10, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Statement from the family of Governor Robert D. Ray

Robert D. Ray, Iowa’s 38th governor, who never stopped serving the state and its people in recent decades, passed away early this morning in Des Moines. Gov. Ray was 89. [...]

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July 06, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Animals Impacted by Flooding Update

This weekend, as floodwaters waters ravaged our community, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) was there to help the pets that were displaced. As waters continued to rise, our [...]

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July 06, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

EXTENDED LANDFILL HOURS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT WEEK

Des Moines, IA (July 5, 2018) – In order to accommodate an increase number of customers, who need to dispose of storm debris, Metro Park East Landfill is open extended [...]

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July 05, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Catch Exciting Water Polo Action July 6-8 at Ashworth Pool in Greenwood Park

The best water polo teams from throughout the Midwest will visit Ashworth Pool in Greenwood Park on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 6-8, for the 33nd Annual Des Moines Water [...]

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July 05, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

TIPS FOR CUSTOMERS VISITING LANDFILL WITH STORM DEBRIS

Des Moines, IA (July 4, 2018) – As Central Iowans continue to cleanout from the flash floods last weekend, Metro Waste Authority offers these tips for customers who elect to [...]

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June 26, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

KCCI ‘S ERIC HANSON HONORED WITH NATIONAL MURROW AWARD

Des Moines, June 25, 2018 – KCCI 8 News This Morning anchor Eric Hanson has been honored with a national Edward R. Murrow award from the RTDNA. This recognition is [...]

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