DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2025) – Lead DSM announces the graduation of the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Class of 2025, which includes 44 student leaders from 17 central Iowa high schools. The Youth Leadership Initiative provides high school students with leadership experiences and community connections that enhance confidence and
Read More →Grants Part of Record-Setting One-Day Donation of More Than $13.2 Million Awarded to Support Literacy and Education Programs; Funding Supports Adult, Family and Summer Literacy Programs Across the Country Goodlettsville, Tennessee – May 8, 2025 – Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of nearly $100,000 in
Read More →Windsor Heights, IA – State Representative and Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst today announced her campaign for US Congress in Iowa’s Third Congressional District. In announcing her campaign, Konfrst said, “This district is my home. I grew up in Johnston public schools and graduated from Drake University. I raised
Read More →SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (May 7, 2025) – Templeton 10 Year Single Barrel Rye has been named “Best American Rye Whiskey of the Year” at the 2025 London Spirits Competition, earning a Gold Medal and an outstanding 98-point score. This major milestone reflects the quality and craft behind this limited release.
Read More →May 30 – June 1 at the Iowa Events Center The Pop Culture Festival Brings in Dozens of Celebrities, Including Charlie Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Brandon Routh, Epic Rap Battles of History, and more! Des Moines, IA (May 7, 2025) – Tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual Des
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (May 6, 2025) – It’s the event that made the zoo cool again for grown-ups, and now it’s finally old enough to raise a toast. Zoo Brew, Blank Park Zoo’s signature 21+ summer series, turns 21 this year, and it’s throwing its biggest birthday bash yet. Launched
Read More →Award-winning program provides opportunities for emerging artists (Des Moines, IA) – The 2025 Des Moines Arts Festival® will feature a showcase of a dozen promising visual artists in this year’s Emerging Artist Program presented by Principal. The program provides the artists with an unparalleled experience of exhibiting at the award-winning
Read More →“Chris is a true fiscal conservative with a strong record of improving government efficiencies and accountability. I’m proud to endorse her.” –Governor Kim Reynolds (DES MOINES, IOWA) — Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer today announced her candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for State Auditor of Iowa, pledging to bring technology-driven solutions, a
Read More →DES MOINES, IA — The Des Moines Symphony (DMSO) will perform its 87th Season Finale: Pines of Rome, at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 17 and 2:30 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). The concert features Respighi’s Pines of
Read More →West Des Moines, IA— Iowa Donor Network’s Give Life 5K is taking place on Saturday, May 3rd at 8 A.M. at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines and members of the media are invited to attend. Give Life 5K brings together donor families, living donors, transplant recipients, and community members
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