DES MOINES, Iowa (October 11, 2024) – The Salvation Army Western Division (a three-state region serving Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota) has personnel on standby, ready to deploy to Florida in support of disaster-relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Salvation Army units in the Southeast are actively responding
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA – (October 7, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces the launch of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation (WDM Chamber Foundation) at a ribbon cutting on November 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the WDM
Read More →Dr. Idehen has had extensive experience in executive leadership, community development and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives Dr. Idehen served as the President and CEO at OPX International LLC, Community Development Director at AmeriFirst Financial Corporation and Vice President, Community Development Officer at Wells Fargo Bank “Eric’s deep-rooted
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) – The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) recognized the Des Moines Arts Festival for outstanding creativity and expert operations in the festivals and events industry during the IFEA Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s Annual Convention & Expo in Pittsburgh, PA. The Festival was honored
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (09/30/2024) The new Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences campus, designed by RDG Planning & Design, has been honored with multiple design awards, recognizing its innovative and sustainable approach to health care education. The 88-acre campus, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, earned the Grand
Read More →DES MOINES – Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $48 million to increase access to housing counseling services and strengthen the nation’s housing counseling workforce. Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman made the announcement during remarks at the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials’ National Conference. Across
Read More →On Friday October 4, filmmaking teams will gather at the Fleur Cinema to kick-off the 48 Hour Horror Film Project in Des Moines. They will draw their film genres out of a hat and find out the required character, prop and line of dialogue which must be included in their
Read More →GRIMES, IOWA – Athletes and Unified partners from across the state will assemble in West Des Moines on September 27 and 28 to compete in the Special Olympics Iowa Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will feature over 600 Special Olympics athletes competing in volleyball, pickleball, flag football, equestrian, and Unified
Read More →Madrid, Iowa – Sept. 23, 2024 — Iowa wine paired with tapas and Iowa’s own crowd-pleasing, classic rock and blues band Opus Taylor www.opustaylor.com highlight an evening at Treehouse Village at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid Friday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-8 p.m. “Wine in the Woods” showcases the
Read More →The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including five schools in Iowa. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The Iowa schools named
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