DES MOINES, IA (01/13/2023) (readMedia)– Jeremy Parsons, of the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, will officially be named CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Gary Slater, who has held the top position since 2001, announced his retirement in October of 2022. Parsons’ appointment
Read More →Scott Bennett of Ankeny has been named the new President of the DMACC Foundation Board of Directors. Bennett has served on the DMACC Foundation Board since 2018, most recently as Vice President. Bennett replaces Rita Perea as President of the Foundation Board. “We’re excited to welcome Scott into his new
Read More →The West Des Moines Historical Society and the Val Air Ballroom will pull the curtains during a private tour Saturday, January 28 at 1 p.m. Built in 1939, the Val Air (301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines) was originally an open air music and dance venue, bringing everyone from Big
Read More →DES MOINES (January 9, 2022) – Today, the American Lung Association in Iowa announced that the Fight For Air Climb, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, will return to ‘the buildings’ in Downtown Des Moines after a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic. The event, taking place on Sunday, March
Read More →Des Moines, IA – (January 9, 2023) – A small group gathered in Waukee last Friday so the winner of the quilt auction could meet Wilma and receive the quilt. The bidder won with a bid of $2,500 for the quilt on Facebook and then bumped up to $2,700 when
Read More →WEST DES MONES, IA (THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announced that applications are now open through January 27, 2023, for nonprofit 501©3 organizations who help to support social justice programming in Greater Des Moines Iowa. Fundraising efforts held in conjunction with
Read More →Des Moines, IA – December 29, 2022 — The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $420,000 to support three community projects: the North Side Community Recreation Center, Center at Sixth, and the 50314 Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) On-Demand pilot. Leadership Grants are
Read More →Drake University Theatre seeks new plays written by playwrights from the Des Moines Metropolitan area. Plays will be read and evaluated by Drake Theatre students and faculty. The writer of the winning entry selected will receive a prize of $500 and have their play performed as a staged reading for two performances: September
Read More →December 14, 2022 (DES MOINES, IOWA) – Mercy College of Health Sciences has named Melanie Campbell, MBA, as Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Philanthropy, and Community Engagement. Campbell, currently the Chief Donor Engagement Officer for United Way of Central Iowa, will begin her new role January 4, 2023. With over
Read More →Foundation awards $40,000 to local human services & educational organizations CLIVE, IOWA – December 8, 2022 – The Clive Community Foundation (CCF) is awarding grants to twelve local organizations for the purpose of improving the lives of children and families living in Clive. The mission of the Foundation is: Igniting
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