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.
Read More →Colorado artist Scott Hildebrandt takes “Best in Show,” the Festival’s top honor (Des Moines, IA) – Officials from the Des Moines Arts Festival recognized winners of the 2025 juried visual art fair at a private reception at Centroheld this morning prior to the opening of the last day of the
Read More →The Rotary Club of Des Moines has presented the recipients of their 2025 Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year Awards. Des Moines Fire Department Captain Jeramie Eginoire and Senior Police Officer Jacob Boekhoff were recognized by the Rotary Club of Des Moines on Thursday, June 26th for their outstanding
Read More →Canadian Student Short “Tortilla” Wins Best of Show (Des Moines, IA) – Officials from the Des Moines Arts Festival® have released the winners of the 2025 Interrobang Film Festival. The Interrobang jury awarded 11 films with an award with Tortilla winning both Best of Show and Best Student Short. Details
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