In collaboration with the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation, and in partnership with By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA – Ballet Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation are pleased to announce Olivia Valentine as the 25/26 artist-in-residence at Ballet Des Moines. “Olivia is an accomplished
Read More →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. Volunteer positions include helping with onsite meal delivery as well as driver teams who will be tasked with delivering meals
Read More →(BOONE, IA) — The Boone County Historical Society is proud to announce the grand reopening of its newly enhanced Fareway history exhibit, now on display at the Boone County History Center. Members of the Boone County Historical Society joined staff from Fareway and local residents for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on
Read More →World Premiere To Stream During Who’s Number One Event In Wrestletown USA Supported by Special Screening at Iowa Women’s Wrestling Academy AUSTIN, TX – (October 2, 2025) – The Iowa women’s wrestling team made history as the first Power Five university to establish a varsity team, producing national champions and
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2025) – The Des Moines Art Center has been awarded a $150,000 Responsive Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program to support a ground-breaking exhibition, “Whisper to a Scream: Women Artists and Minimalism,” which is slated to be on view from early to mid-2027. Over
Read More →The Bureau of Educational Examiners at the Iowa Department of Education took action on the license of Dr. Ian Roberts, who has been serving as the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said agents arrested Roberts Friday because he was in the country illegally, didn’t have
Read More →DES MOINES —The Iowa Department of Education today released the following statement regarding the licensure of Dr. Ian Roberts. The Iowa Department of Education is dedicated to supporting safe and healthy learning environments, and understands the need for transparent licensure information while following disclosure and investigation procedures. Dr. Roberts stated
Read More →This donation will provide safety net in case of loss of federal funding. Des Moines, Iowa- Community philanthropist Dr. Suzie Glazer Burt has donated $1,000,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Thursday, following Purses with a Purpose, a fundraising luncheon and purse auction chaired by herself and
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Athletes and Unified partners from across the state will assemble in West Des Moines on September 25 and 26 to compete in the Special Olympics Iowa Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will feature over 600 athletes competing in volleyball, pickleball, flag football, and equestrian. “We
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) – The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) recognized the Des Moines Arts Festival for outstanding creativity and expert operations in the festivals and events industry during the IFEA Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s Annual Convention & Expo in Palm Springs, CA. The Festival was
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