Free Entertainment Announced DES MOINES, IA (04/29/2025) (readMedia)– Just 100 days to go until the gates open, and we’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Iowa State Fair FREE entertainment lineup! From rock and rising country stars to incredible tribute acts, family fun and returning Fair favorites, there’s something for everyone
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) announced the five engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025-26 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series. Season Tickets start at $24 and are on sale now at DMPA.org. Single tickets will go on sale on a
Read More →Curated by Diane Kunzler, an exhibition exploring humankind’s relationship with nature – how we interact with, impact, and reimagine the world around us. Des Moines, IA (April 28, 2025) – Mainframe Studios invites the community to First Friday on May 2, 2025 from 5-8pm featuring The ENVIRONMENT, a new exhibition
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – Governor Kim Reynolds has officially proclaimed April as Keep Iowa Beautiful Month, continuing a longstanding tradition that highlights the importance of community pride and environmental stewardship. The proclamation encourages all Iowans to participate in local programs that promote cleanliness, beautification, and sustainability in
Read More →DES MOINES – The Des Moines Water Works Board of Trustees has chosen Chief Financial Officer Amy Kahler to lead the state’s largest drinking water utility. Kahler is the first woman to serve in the top leadership role. Kahler will serve as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager starting July
Read More →Leading Iowa Beer Distributor Will Retain All Employees Through Transition April 24, 2025 (Des Moines, IA) After 33 years in the business of beverage distribution across the state of Iowa, Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV) has announced that they have been acquired by KEG 1 Iowa, LLC. Dudley Fleck, Executive Vice
Read More →ANKENY — An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entered Saylor Creek in southwest Ankeny due to a broken force main near a lift station at 940 SW Ankeny Road. The flow has been stopped from further entering the creek. As a precaution, people and pets should avoid
Read More →An Earth Day Adventure is a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The event engages the community in environmental education and outdoor fun. Event Highlights Interactive Activities: Attendees can participate in nature hikes, bird
Read More →DES MOINES, IA April 22, 2025 – Chase for Business and iHeartMedia teamed up to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI), with Chase donating $42,500 to the organization’s ‘Career Pathways’ program, addressing the critical need for career readiness and skills development programs among underserved students in the Des
Read More →As Des Moines Public Schools reimagines education for the future at Iowa’s largest school district, a major philanthropic gift will help bring an innovative learning model to the city’s south side. The donation from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will support access to a Montessori education at Jackson Elementary School.
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