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Contribution is part of the nationwide Great American Egg Drive, a national effort by America’s egg farmers to donate eggs to food banks across the country this spring WHO: The American Egg Board, HATCH, Versova, Food Bank of Iowa WHAT: Versova will donate 280,800 eggs to the Food Bank of

TLC, Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue Announced for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand

The Iowa Lottery Grandstand Concert Series – Krause Group Stage   DES MOINES, IA (03/23/2026) (readMedia)– The ultimate throwback party tour is coming to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2026. TLC, Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue are bringing the It’s Iconic The Tour to the Iowa State Fair on Tuesday,

Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Annual Pick-Up Iowa Program

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 19, 2026) – Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2026 Pick-Up Iowa event in their communities. Pick-Up Iowa will run from

Iowa State Fair Announces Parking Improvements and New Free Park-and-Ride Option for 2026

DES MOINES, IA (03/19/2026) (readMedia)– The Iowa State Fair is introducing several parking and traffic improvements for 2026 designed to make getting to and from the Fairgrounds smoother and safer. Following the 2025 Fair, Fair staff reviewed traffic patterns and collected feedback from guests, neighbors, vendors and partners. That feedback

IOWA WILD DONATES 50,000 MEALS TO “TAME THE HUNGER” IN DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wild today announced the donation of over 50,000 pre-packaged meals to the Des Moines Public Schools SUCCESS Program and local organizations through the team’s annual “Tame The Hunger” event.     “We are thrilled to package and donate over 50,000 meals for the third year in a row in support of the

Humanities Iowa Awards Grant to Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation for Baseball History Program

Des Moines, Iowa – Humanities Iowa has awarded a Mini Grant to the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation to support “An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa,” a daylong public program examining Iowa’s influence on the early development of professional baseball and the Civil War’s role in spreading the game. The

Noce Jazz & Cabaret Announces March- May 2026 Lineup Highlighting National Headliners, Stage Re-Dedication, New Spring Soiree

DES MOINES, IA- Noce Jazz & Cabaret announces its spring 2026 schedule, featuring an expansive lineup of internationally-touring headliners, brand-new local premieres, and a ten year anniversary event. The upcoming months showcase a dense rotation of national talent including five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson, Stéphane Wrembel, and Veronica Swift, among

The Des Moines Women’s Club will host their 118th Annual Art Exhibition from Sunday, March 13 through Saturday, March 21.

(Des Moines, IA) The Des Moines Women’s Club will host their 118th Annual Art Exhibition from Sunday, March 13 through Saturday, March 21. Central Iowa artists will again display their original art for the viewing pleasure of the public. Admittance is free, and some items will be available for purchase.

Iowa Bankers Help Iowa PBS Raise Nearly $12,000 at Festival

Bankers volunteer for public television’s annual fundraising campaign.   JOHNSTON, Iowa (March 11, 2026) — Ten bankers from across the state helped kick off Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival, which continues through March 15. Volunteers answered pledge phones from 6-10 p.m. to help raise $11,790 for the