Urbandale, Iowa – April 1, 2026 – One year after opening its new facility, the Urbandale Food Pantry has served 17,215 unique individuals and 7,418 unique families, expanding access to food and essential resources for people across the community. Since opening in April 2025, the Pantry has experienced record demand,
Read More →Donation from Versova will provide 280,800 eggs to community members Des Moines, Iowa (March 31, 2026) — Versova donated 280,800 eggs to the Food Bank of Iowa as part of the Great American Egg Drive, a nationwide effort bringing egg farmers together to support communities ahead of Easter and Passover—and one of the largest egg donation efforts ever. The donation will
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA — April 1st, 2026 — The Des Moines Rugby Club , in partnership with the 515 Run Club , is proud to announce a special community event celebrating a decade of the Barefoot Autism Challenge . On April 28th , from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Read More →West Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 10, 2025) — Hubbell Realty Company (HRC) has announced longtime executive Kyle Gamble as President and Chief Operating Officer. Gamble, a graduate of DePauw & Northwestern Universities, and a lifelong Iowan, will succeed Rick Tollakson, who’s led Hubbell for the last 40 years, including 20
Read More →K – 12th grade schools encouraged to submit artwork for 2026 Festival (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® has opened the entry period for schools to submit artwork for the Student Art Exhibition presented by GreenState Credit Union. The award-winning program spotlights the creativity of children attending
Read More →The Iowa Lottery Grandstand Concert Series – Krause Group Stage DES MOINES, IA (03/31/2026) (readMedia)– Rap, hip-hop, alternative rock, and grunge have been added to the 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup. Multi-platinum rock band Staind with special guest Hoobastank will bring their gritty alternative sound to the stage on
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (03/30/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has launched a new epidemiology concentration in its Master of Public Health program, becoming the only university in Iowa to offer the concentration fully online. The first students in the new concentration will begin coursework this fall. “What
Read More →Iowa Demon Hawks Women’s Indoor Soccer Team Return Home as National Champions (DES MOINES, IA) The Iowa Demon Hawks Women are bringing a national championship home to Des Moines—and inviting the community to celebrate with them at Heroics Sports Lounge. The team will host a public welcome-back “Spotlight Party” on
Read More →A free opportunity for non-profit organizations to participate in the award-winning Des Moines Arts Festival® (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® has opened applications for the Community Outreach Program presented by the MidAmerican Energy Foundation. The award-winning program offers non-profit organizations the opportunity to participate in the
Read More →DES MOINES, IA – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) today unveiled a powerhouse 2026-27 Willis Broadway Series, bringing a can’t-miss lineup of Broadway’s biggest hits and bold new productions to the Des Moines Civic Center. The blockbuster season delivers six spectacular shows as part of the season ticket package, along with
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