CLIVE, IOWA — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Harrison Furlow as its new Director of Public Policy. Furlow began the role on August 4, bringing extensive experience in agricultural policy, strategic communications, and producer-focused advocacy to the organization. “We are pleased to welcome Harrison to the team,”
Read More →Ruthven, Iowa – August 2nd 2025 The Ruthven Fire department, a 100% volunteer-run emergency service serving the City of Ruthven, Iowa, Lost Island Township, Lake Township, Freeman Township, Ruthven Fire Department, has launched an online fundraising campaign via to raise $800,000 for the construction of a new, modern fire station.
Read More →Des Moines, IA – [August 1, 2025] — The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is thrilled to unveil TapeScape, an immersive installation built entirely from packing tape, opening Saturday, August 9. TapeScape is more than a structure. It’s a full-body experience that invites children (and the young at heart) to
Read More →GREATER DES MOINES, IA (July 31, 2025) – The World Food & Music Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, has announced its 2025 programming. The Festival returns Friday, Aug. 22 – Sunday, Aug. 24 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Festival attendees can look forward to more
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (07/30/2025) (readMedia)– The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are pleased to announce the recipients of the Iowan of the Day Award for the 2025 Iowa State Fair. The Iowan of the Day program was founded by the Blue Ribbon Foundation in 1997
Read More →Exploring various forms of movement in the creative process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Des Moines, IA (July 28, 2025) – Mainframe Studios invites the community to First Friday on August 1, 2025 from 5-8pm featuring MAINFRAME IN MOTION. This special evening will feature multiple special exhibitions including a group showcase by
Read More →GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Time is taking on a new form in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). “TimePiece” is an innovative 3D LED installation that displays real time by world-renowned artist Yorame Mevorach (known professionally as Oyoram). The piece creates the illusion of depth and movement,
Read More →Featuring a New Partnership with USA Skateboarding August 28–30, 2025 | Free & Open to the Public DES MOINES, IA — Skate DSM is proud to announce the return of the Des Moines Streetstyle Open (SSO) for its fifth year, taking place August 28–30 across iconic locations in downtown Des
Read More →As the first day of school draws near, the Caitlin Clark Foundation is supporting Des Moines area students with a series of generous contributions aimed at ensuring a great start to the new school year and beyond. Approximately 500 students from Des Moines Public Schools and Diocese of Des Moines
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (07/24/2025) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has earned a prestigious 2025 Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education for a compelling video featuring one of its distinguished alumni. The award-winning video, titled “DMU Pioneer in Osteopathic Medicine
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