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Posted November 14, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 13, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 10, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 07, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 06, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 05, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 05, 2025in 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. [...]

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Posted November 05, 2025in 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 [...]

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Posted November 05, 2025in 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, [...]

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Posted November 04, 2025in Just Released

2025 Roast & Toast: Honoring Dolph Pulliam

Urban Dreams is proud to celebrate its 40th Anniversary with a milestone event — the 10th Annual Roast & Toast honoring Iowa legend and Drake Hall of Famer, Dolph Pulliam. [...]

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