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November 20, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Clive Wins National Award for Trust in Government

The City received the designation for achieving some of the highest resident ratings in the 2024 National Community Survey. CLIVE, IA – Clive has been named the National Champion for Excellence in Trust in Government by Polco’s Best in Governance Awards – an honor reserved for communities that earn the

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November 14, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa SNAP Benefits Resume Following End of Federal Shutdown; Food Banks Reach $1 Million Donation Match

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November are being issued following the resolution of the federal government shutdown. This comes as a critical relief for more than 130,000 Iowa households who rely on SNAP

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November 13, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Des Moines Symphony performs “Strength – Scottish Highlands & Eroica,” pairing Scottish folk music with Beethoven’s groundbreaking Eroica

DES MOINES, IA — The Des Moines Symphony’s third Masterworks program of the 2025–2026 season, Strength – Scottish Highlands & Eroica, will be performed at 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 22, and 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines).

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November 10, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS NAMES MONICA HOLT AS NEXT PRESIDENT & CEO

Former Kennedy Center executive to begin January 2026, succeeding Jeff Chelesvig after 30 years of leadership.     DES MOINES, IA (Nov. 10, 2025) – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) proudly announces Monica Holt, a nationally recognized arts leader and former senior vice president of artistic planning at The John F. Kennedy Center

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November 07, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Give the Gift of Joy With The Salvation Army of Greater Des Moines This Holiday Season

The bells are ringing tomorrow thru December 24th Des Moines, IA (November 6, 2025) — With more individuals and families facing hardship this holiday season, The Salvation Army of Greater Des Moines is stepping up to meet the rising demand for support. To ensure critical services remain available through the

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November 06, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $5.7 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year. “Iowa’s greatest housing needs include support for individuals with the lowest incomes who are at risk of homelessness,” said

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November 05, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

VOTERS APPROVE DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOND ISSUE

Des Moines voters approved the Des Moines Public Schools bond issue in Tuesday’s election, with 92% of the precincts reporting, the bond measure has 73.8% of the vote.   This means that DMPS will be able to implement its Reimagining Education plan. Over the next five years, DMPS will move

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November 05, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Veridian Credit Union commits $100,000 to fight food insecurity in Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota

WATERLOO, Iowa (November 4, 2025) – Veridian Credit Union has pledged $100,000 to organizations and events that are fighting local food insecurity across Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska and Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The funds will be divided among area food banks, local pantries and events or programs offering free Thanksgiving meals. “Like

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November 05, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowans Honored for Cancer Control Efforts

Coralville, IA – November 4, 2025 – Several individuals were honored last month at the Iowa Cancer Summit for their contributions to cancer control in Iowa.  The Des Moines Firefighters Local 4 received the Iowa Cancer Champion Award, which is given annually to an individual or organization that has demonstrated a commitment

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November 05, 2025 by Press Releases in Just Released

Weary Ramblers Win Josie Award in Nashville

[NASHVILLE, TN] –Weary Ramblers won the 2025 Josie Music Award in the “Song of the Year – Americana Duo/Group/Collab” category with their song “Pretty Lights of Denver.” The Iowa-based duo, featuring Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox, traveled to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN on Nov. 2 to accept

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