Des Moines, Iowa — The Greater Des Moines Flute Choir is delighted to celebrate its five-year anniversary, marking half a decade of bringing vibrant, engaging flute music to the Central Iowa community. Under the direction of Erika Leake McKnight, the ensemble has grown to include 24 dedicated flutists performing on
Read More →The Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation and the Des Moines Women’s Club are honored to announce a significant legacy gift from the estate of Inger Hannah Ultvedt Anderson, a devoted member and supporter whose generosity will help sustain the legacy of both organizations. Inger Anderson, who passed away on August 5,
Read More →Winners receive $1,000 scholarship to college of their choice. DES MOINES, Iowa (March 9, 2026) — Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2026 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 6-7 in Des Moines. One student from
Read More →Hy-Vee customers once again showed the power of small change making a big difference, raising an incredible $370,130 to help children across Iowa. Throughout the month of February, shoppers generously rounded up their grocery bills at the checkout to support Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa. The dollars raised
Read More →Seven-home partnership has generated more than $769,000 to support Iowa families facing childhood cancer Johnston, Iowa — Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) is proud to celebrate the success of Greenland Homes’ 2025 Charity Build, which raised $220,000 to support Iowa families affected by childhood cancer. The newly constructed home, located in
Read More →Over 850 DMPS students represented from schools and special programs across the district Des Moines, IA (March 4th, 2026) – Mainframe Studios is pleased to announce its upcoming First Friday event in partnership with Des Moines Public Schools. On Friday, March 6, from 5-8 pm, Mainframe Studios will host a
Read More →West Des Moines, IA: On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, members of the West Des Moines Rotary Club will gather to celebrate 100 years of club activity related to providing support of community programs through service projects and related activities. The West Des Moines Rotary Club was founded on April 1,
Read More →DES MOINES, IA — The Des Moines Symphony (DMSO) performs Masterworks 5: Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 14 and 2:30 PM on Sunday, March 15 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). The Des Moines Symphony’s March program will take
Read More →The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has received a $20 million federal grant for constructing a new Operations & Maintenance Facility. With a 2019 grant and local match funding, this new grant will allow DART to make significant progress on the goal of getting out of 1100 DART
Read More →The 52nd annual Variety Telethon on KCCI-TV raised more than $4 million Tuesday with coverage throughout the day that brought viewers inspiring stories highlighting community, inclusion, and hope. “We are incredibly grateful to our donors, volunteers, and our new partners at KCCI for making this year’s Telethon such a tremendous
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