Des Moines , IA — Des Moines IA — A Virtual Mobile Clinic (VMC) recently acquired by VA Central Iowa to provide medical services to Veterans in rural counties is now also being used to serve homeless Veterans in the Des Moines metro area. The VMC is a 38-foot-long mobile
Read More →The 50-acre multi-sports turf complex GrimesPlex will now be known as the Hy-Vee MultiPlex Powered by the City of Grimes. The facility fully opened this spring and is located near the grocery chain’s store in Grimes. Hy-Vee and the City of Grimes have signed a five-year naming rights agreement. There
Read More →November 25, 2024, Des Moines, Iowa – The City of Des Moines, Polk County and eight suburban communities of Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Johnston, Urbandale, Windsor Heights and West Des Moines have agreed to stay members of the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) and work together over the
Read More →GRIMES, IOWA – Athletes and Unified partners from across the state will assemble at four locations on November 22-23 to compete in the Special Olympics Iowa State Bowling competitions. State Bowling will feature over 1,400 athletes competing in singles, doubles, team, and Unified bowling events. Bowling is Special Olympics Iowa’s
Read More →Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Motion Picture Association and Fridley Theatres are proud to announce a strategic partnership that will strengthen Iowa’s position in the future of the film industry and allow local filmmakers to have greater access to theatrical exhibition. This collaboration brings together two esteemed organizations in
Read More →Jingle in the Junction November 21, December 5, 12, & 19 5th Street, Valley Junction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Des Moines, 11/15/24 – The Historic Valley Junction Foundation is pleased to announce Jingle in the Junction, a holiday shopping event with free family-friendly entertainment in beautiful Historic Valley Junction under
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (11/14/2024) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and its College of Health Sciences have been honored with the Innovation and Excellence in Clinical Education Award from the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions. The prestigious award recognizes DMU’s groundbreaking project, “Bridging Theory to Practice: Integrating
Read More →As most students are beginning their academic year, the Des Moines Women’s Club (DMWC) is also gearing up for its 2024–2025 scholarship season. The DMWC promotes life-long learning opportunities that help scholars reach their educational, professional and personal goals by awarding over $50,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are awarded
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (November 7, 2024) – Blank Park Zoo will honor the service and sacrifices of veterans and active duty military members this Veterans Day Weekend with its Salute to Our Heroes. From Saturday, November 9 through Monday, November 11, the zoo will offer free admission to all veterans
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa. (November 6, 2024) – Every child deserves to have gift at Christmas. This year, The Salvation Army plans to provide toys to more than 2000 children across the metro with help from individuals and businesses in our community. If you are a business, you can help by
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