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Posted February 19, 2026in Just Released

Two upcoming performing arts competitions scheduled

The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) is a not-for-profit organization that encourages and provides financial assistance to talented young artists at the beginning of their careers. The organization [...]

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Posted February 19, 2026in Just Released

Iowa PBS presents the 2026 IGHSAU Girls State Basketball Championships

JOHNSTON, Iowa (February 19, 2026) – From regional battles to the big stage, Iowa girls are chasing championship dreams! Don’t miss a moment – Iowa PBS will be there live [...]

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Posted February 19, 2026in Just Released

Weary Ramblers Win Grand Prize International Acoustic Music Award

[IOWA] – Weary Ramblers racked up two more awards this week in a growing list of accomplishments. The duo’s song, “Kentucky Never Seemed So Blue,” has been awarded the Overall [...]

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Posted February 19, 2026in Just Released

Des Moines Public Library Celebrates 25 Years of AViD with Star-Studded 2026 Author Lineup

Julia Quinn, Tayari Jones headline a milestone anniversary lineup featuring a groundbreaking new partnership The Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) is proud to announce the 25th anniversary season of Authors [...]

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Posted February 10, 2026in Just Released

Katelyn Brandhorst Receives 2026 IBA Student Athlete Achievement Award

Brandhorst of Madrid High School presented with $1,000 college scholarship at Iowa High School Girls State Wrestling Tournament.   JOHNSTON, Iowa (Feb. 9, 2026) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers [...]

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Posted February 10, 2026in Just Released

Xtream Arena in Coralville to Host IGHSAU State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament Beginning in 2027

The Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament will compete in familiar surroundings when the event debuts in 2027. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) announced today that [...]

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Posted February 06, 2026in Just Released

Moberg Gallery presents EDGARD CAMACHO: UNRAVEL AND RECLAIM Curated by Steven Vail

Des Moines, Iowa — Moberg Gallery is pleased to present Unravel and Reclaim, an exhibition of new collages and ceramics by Venezuelan artist Edgard Camacho, now based in Des Moines, [...]

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Posted February 05, 2026in Just Released

DMU President and CEO Named 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education

WEST DES MOINES, IA (02/05/2026) Angela L. Walker Franklin, PhD, president and CEO of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named a recipient of Insight Into Academia Magazine’s [...]

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Posted February 05, 2026in Just Released

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa

Des Moines, Iowa – Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa to fund new furniture for our [...]

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Posted February 05, 2026in Just Released

Naturalization Ceremony Hosted at Iowa State Capitol in Honor of Iowa America 250 Celebration

DES MOINES – As part of Iowa’s America 250 year-long celebration, statewide leaders will host a special naturalization ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol. Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Secretary [...]

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