Iowa State Fair has new food and NEW drink lists DES MOINES, IA (07/23/2024) (readMedia)– We’ve announced the new foods, but we have more news for Fairgoers! NEW in 2024, the Iowa State Fair is announcing the list of new drinks to try, August 8-18, 2024. During the Fair, Fairgoers
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is holding its fourth annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workplace Excellence Awards presented by Chase Bank on September 10 from 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Community Choice Convention Center. It will be
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (07/16/2024) (readMedia)– Just announced! A panel of esteemed judges has narrowed down the new food list from 84 to the top three 2024 Iowa State Fair foods. The top three 2024 Iowa State Fair New Foods Finalists are listed below, and Fairgoers can vote during the Fair
Read More →ALTOONA, Iowa – The City of Altoona, its residents and visitors will benefit from nearly $250,000 in grant funding awarded by Prairie Meadows. This grant funding will be allocated for specific funding benefiting the City of Altoona Parks Department, the Altoona Public Library, the Altoona Police Department and the Altoona
Read More →Des Moines, IA – Six organizations throughout Iowa will receive 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing;
Read More →DMACC President Rob Denson talks about the significance of the new DMACC Water Environmental Technology (WET) program lab located in Bldg. #9 on the Ankeny Campus. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the new lab was the result of a $285,000 donation from the Miller Family. The DMACC WET
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa – Jordan Weber, an internationally renowned artist and race and environmental justice advocate, created the “Inhale…. Exhale….” installation at Mainframe Studios as a hopeful visual mantra highlighting the importance of breathing to calm the mind even in the face of adversity. A sunset dedication ceremony has been
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa; July 12, 2024 – The 2024 MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala on Thursday, June 13, was a resounding success, raising more than $434,000 for House of Mercy. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the generous support of our community, with the event being presented
Read More →Free block party hosted in 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue July 11, 2024 (DES MOINES) – Ingersoll LIVE, presented by Bankers Trust, will celebrate its 20th annual event on August 24. The free, family-friendly block party will be hosted in the 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue – a new location for the
Read More →Invest DSM, in collaboration with business owners in the Historic Highland Park Business District, is proud to sponsor and support The Northside Market. This unique event, set to take place on July 21 from 12:00 pm-6:00pm, will be a vibrant showcase of over 100 local makers, offering a diverse range
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