Iowa State Fair has new Food and NEW drink lists DES MOINES, IA (07/22/2025) (readMedia)– Cheers to something new-Fairgoers can sip their way through a lineup of new drinks at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, set for August 7-17. This year’s selection includes both alcohol-free and alcohol options, giving everyone
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA (July 16, 2025) – The Des Moines Art Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan deLima as Director of Installations. deLima brings over 20 years of experience in the contemporary art world, with an impressive background in exhibitions, managing collections, and developing impactful art programs. Previously,
Read More →Des Moines, IA (July 14) – Sometimes all it takes is a bag of food to allow a loved pet to stay with their family. With that in mind, five local nonprofits have teamed up to launch Kibbles for a Cause, a pet food drive aimed at packing the pantries
Read More →Guests Can Visit Newborn “Taro” and His Mother, Anika, All Summer DES MOINES, Iowa (July 14, 2025) – There is more than just dinosaurs taking over Blank Park Zoo; a baby Japanese macaque has been born at the zoo. The baby, named Taro, was born on June 17, 2025, and
Read More →GREATER DES MOINES, IA (July 10, 2025) – Elevator and Operation Downtown, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, announced today the completion of a vibrant new mural called “City in Color” that transforms Downtown Des Moines (DSM)’s artistic landscape. The stunning public art installation, created by renowned local artist
Read More →Valley Stadium to Host Central Conference Quarterfinals and Semifinals – July 18 and July 20 WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The #2 Nationally Ranked Des Moines Menace have officially been selected as a host team for the first two rounds of the 2025 USL League Two Playoffs, bringing high-stakes postseason
Read More →Iowa State Fair has over 60 new foods to try in 2025 DES MOINES, IA (07/08/2025) (readMedia)– Get ready for a deliciously sweet reveal! A flavorful batch of the newest Fair foods is set to debut at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, and you’re invited to be part of the
Read More →Des Moines, IA (July 8, 2025) – The United Way of Central Iowa Board of Directors is pleased to announce their new Board Chair, Monica Friedman, and the addition of seven new members, who began their two-year terms on July 1, 2025. These individuals bring a wealth of experience and fresh
Read More →Three-year watershed project is upstream from the Des Moines Metro and will add nitrate-reducing conservation practices and incentivize the use of cover crops DES MOINES, Iowa (July 8, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) is partnering
Read More →DES MOINES – State Historical Society Board of Trustees Chair, Dr. Terrence Lindell, and Administrator Valerie Van Kooten joined the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees to bestow the annual Excellence in History Awards during a ceremony today at the State Historical Society Museum in Des Moines, Iowa.
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