Former Kennedy Center executive to begin January 2026, succeeding Jeff Chelesvig after 30 years of leadership. DES MOINES, IA (Nov. 10, 2025) – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) proudly announces Monica Holt, a nationally recognized arts leader and former senior vice president of artistic planning at The John F. Kennedy Center
Read More →The bells are ringing tomorrow thru December 24th Des Moines, IA (November 6, 2025) — With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Greater Des Moines is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support. To ensure critical services remain available through the
Read More →(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year. “Iowa’s greatest housing needs include support for individuals with the lowest incomes who are at risk of homelessness,” said
Read More →Des Moines voters approved the Des Moines Public Schools bond issue in Tuesday’s election, with 92% of the precincts reporting, the bond measure has 73.8% of the vote. This means that DMPS will be able to implement its Reimagining Education plan. Over the next five years, DMPS will move
Read More →WATERLOO, Iowa (November 4, 2025) – Veridian Credit Union has pledged $100,000 to organizations and events that are fighting local food insecurity across Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska and Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The funds will be divided among area food banks, local pantries and events or programs offering free Thanksgiving meals. “Like
Read More →Coralville, IA – November 4, 2025 – Several individuals were honored last month at the Iowa Cancer Summit for their contributions to cancer control in Iowa. The Des Moines Firefighters Local 4 received the Iowa Cancer Champion Award, which is given annually to an individual or organization that has demonstrated a commitment
Read More →[NASHVILLE, TN] –Weary Ramblers won the 2025 Josie Music Award in the “Song of the Year – Americana Duo/Group/Collab” category with their song “Pretty Lights of Denver.” The Iowa-based duo, featuring Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox, traveled to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN on Nov. 2 to accept
Read More →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
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