DES MOINES, Iowa (February 4, 2025) – In a fierce and calculated decision, Misha, Blank Park Zoo’s 13-year-old Amur tiger, has predicted that the Kansas City Chiefs will come out on top in the Big Game this Sunday in New Orleans. As part of a special enrichment activity, Misha was
Read More →West Des Moines, February 4, 2025 – The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is pleased to announce DIY in the Junction, an experiential event where attendees can take classes and make crafts at participating shops in Valley Junction. The event will take place on Saturday, February 22, inside the shops on
Read More →A stellar lineup of outstanding writers! Readers and book lovers in central Iowa will be thrilled to find an outstanding array of authors that will be appearing at the DSM Book Festival on Saturday, March 22. Festival hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The free, fun-filled event,
Read More →AUGURAL | Future’s History An exhibit of artworks that tell stories of self and others, in varied styles and media. The exploration of and making of timely and timeless work is something to be celebrated, but also carefully read, and thought through, into and across. These paintings, collages, drawings, sculptures,
Read More →Family-operated retailer enhances Eastern Iowa community Des Moines, IA – January 29, 2025 – Homemakers Furniture, a premier home furnishings retailer renowned for its extensive selection of quality furniture and decor, is excited to announce plans to open its second location in Tiffin, Iowa. This expansion represents a significant milestone
Read More →Iowa ranks 10th in the nation in 8th grade reading. Math rankings show the need for improved mathematics instruction, with Iowa ranking 30th for 4th graders and 23rd for 8th graders. DES MOINES — The 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress results released today by the U.S. Department of Education
Read More →DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage discharge running into Yeader Creek in Polk County. The DNR Field Office in Des Moines was notified by the City of Des Moines of a sanitary sewer overflow near the Starbucks located at SE 14th Street and
Read More →Meet the writers and discover their wide variety of books. Five authors are coming to Beaverdale Books for its Local Author Fair, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 at Beaverdale Books. Meet Lauren Joiner, Tiffany Killoren, Robbie Orr, Lacy Rose, and Angela Youngers, as they share their
Read More →(Polk County, IA) — The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) is informing the community of a significant increase in the circulation of illnesses in schools. Sicknesses circulating include norovirus, influenza A, strep throat, pneumonia, and other infectious diseases. PCHD maintains a health reporting system for schools in Polk County. Schools
Read More →Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Demon Hawks are bringing the spotlight to the heart of Iowa this spring, hosting the first-ever Major Arena Soccer League Women’s (MASL-W) “Championship Weekend” at Buccaneer Arena from March 28-30. This historic event will showcase six elite teams competing for the league’s inaugural championship
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