The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a Cultural Heritage Project Grant from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. Grant funds will support increasing the educational material available to teach about fruit tree production (apples) in Iowa
Read More →The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Iowa announced today that its 2019 Fareway Shamrocks fundraising program raised $164,701 to help free kids and adults from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. This is the highest donation amount raised through the Shamrock program during the history of the
Read More →The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s iris collection is featured in the April 2019 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, along with an interview with Director of Horticulture and Education Kelly Norris. The cover and a six-page feature titled Living Color appears in the magazine’s annual color issue. It includes
Read More →Wheel of Fortune’s Wheelmobile, the show’s promotional vehicle, will be returning to the Des Moines area, bringing the fun of “America’s Game®” to local fans. The open auditions will take place at Lakeside Hotel Casino’s Event Center on Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.; and
Read More →Acquisition Continues Growth of EMCOR’S Electrical Construction Services Operations EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME), a Fortune 500® leader in mechanical and electrical construction, industrial and energy infrastructure, and building services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that it has acquired Baker Electric, Inc. Founded more than 70 years ago
Read More →OZZY OSBOURNE will postpone all his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy® Special Merit
Read More →The Des Moines Menace will open the 2019 season on Saturday, May 11 at Cownie Soccer Park, and the team will play its remaining home matches at Drake Stadium. Changes – not only in home fields, but also in field leadership and in the name of the league – abound
Read More →Waukee Mayor Bill Peard has named local leader and community activities enthusiast Eric Kress Waukee’s 2018 Citizen of the Year. The Citizen of the Year honor is given each year to an exemplary resident who represents the true spirit of community service. As Citizen of the Year, Eric will be
Read More →Willis Automotive is pleased to announce today that it is the first certified Tesla Approved Body Shop Network facility in the state of Iowa. Along with a team of expert technicians that understand the complex process and the latest in automobile technology, Willis Collision Center is now equipped with a
Read More →What: ArtShare Premiere Who: Ankeny Centennial High School, Ankeny High School & Ankeny Christian Academy When: Saturday, March 30, 9-11 a.m. Where: Veridian Credit Union, 1201 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa Why: ArtShare is a program designed by Veridian Credit Union to celebrate the talent of local student artists. Veridian
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