Critically endangered eastern black rhino arrives from Cincinnati Zoo to support breeding efforts and inspire conservation DES MOINES, Iowa (June 11, 2025) – A new male rhino has arrived at Blank Park Zoo. Known simply as “AJ,” Ajani Joe was born in Cincinnati on August 21, 2020. His name means
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (06/10/2025) The Des Moines Buccaneers are pleased to announce its exclusive athletic training partnership with Des Moines University Clinic for the 2025-26 season. DMU’s athletic training program is sure to provide the Buccaneers with world-class injury prevention and keep athletes in peak performance mode all season
Read More →Starting Monday, June 9, Des Moines Public Schools will once again participate in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, providing free, nutritious meals to children during summer break. More than 30 meal sites will be open across the city from June through mid-August 2025. All children age 18 and under
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa —I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa, Iowa’s African American Festival, joins countless others in mourning the tragic passing of Dr. Hal S. Chase, a respected historian, educator, and longtime advocate for African American history in Iowa. Dr. Chase died in a car accident on May 22.
Read More →Festival presents nearly 12 hours of independent films and notable panel discussions (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® has released the film line-up for the annual Interrobang Film Festival. Interrobang will feature 24 films from nine countries. The films will be screened inside the air-conditioned comfort of
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (06/03/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 400 new health care professionals at its 125th Commencement Ceremony on May 30, 2025. The event celebrated the achievements of the DMU Class of 2025, including many dual
Read More →Nominate Your Outstanding Iowan for Recognition at the State Fair DES MOINES, IA (06/02/2025) (readMedia)– Des Moines, IA – The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies BBQ Food Products are currently seeking ten individuals to be recognized for the Iowan of the Day award at the 2025 Iowa
Read More →DES MOINES – Central Iowans are asked to immediately begin a 25 percent voluntarily reduction in lawn watering. Water treatment facilities are working near capacity to produce enough water for basic lifeline essentials. Treatment is challenged because of water supply conditions caused by nitrate concentrations in the Des Moines and
Read More →Friday – Sunday at the Iowa Events Center WHAT/WHO: The fourth annual Des Moines Con is a three-day celebration of comics and pop culture, including TV, film, cosplay, gaming, and anime. Fans of all ages are invited to join the fun and meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie
Read More →Des Moines, IA (May 29) – The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) and Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) are holding a Drive-Thru Dog Food giveaway event on Saturday, June 7 at DMARC (100 Army Post Rd) to help pets and people in need in our community. This partnership
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