DES MOINES, IA – The Water Lantern Festival will return to Des Moines on July 18th at Riverview Park, bringing together thousands of attendees for an evening centered on reflection, connection, and community. The nationally recognized festival invites guests to personalize floating lanterns with messages of hope, love, remembrance, or
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (07/14/2026) (readMedia)– Just announced-our panel of expert judges has taken this year’s lineup of over 80 new foods and narrowed it down to the top three finalists for 2026. Fairgoer votes will be tallied August 13-19 and the winner of the coveted People’s Choice Best New Food
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa – July 13, 2026 – The Iowa College Foundation (ICF) today announced that Tara K. Connolly, MNM, has assumed the role of President, becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 74-year history. Connolly succeeds Ed Finn, who retired after a decade of distinguished leadership.
Read More →Limited-time Veuve Clicquot pairing and complimentary birthday cake highlight the final week of Bubba’s month-long celebration. DES MOINES, Iowa — The celebration continues at Bubba as the downtown restaurant marks its 10th anniversary with two special events still to come as part of its month-long milestone celebration. From July 13–17, Bubba will
Read More →Winterset, Iowa – The Madison County Foundation for Community Arts has a fantastic line-up planned for its new Madison County Community Music Series. This inaugural season will bring a vibrant celebration of live music featuring world-class jazz, innovative vocal ensembles, a captivating silent film with live orchestral accompaniment, and the stirring sounds of a
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (07/08/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences names its 2026 Alumni of the Year honorees, recognizing graduates whose careers reflect exceptional leadership, service and impact. Selected by the DMU Alumni Board and university leadership, this year’s honorees are advancing patient care, shaping future health professionals
Read More →DES MOINES, IA – June 29, 2026 – Noce, downtown Des Moines’ premier jazz cabaret, is thrilled to announce a milestone project: the recording of its first-ever live album, taking place over three nights from July 22nd to July 24th, 2026. The performances will mark the official launch of Noce’s
Read More →In collaboration with the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation Des Moines, IA – Ballet Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation announce year two of the Artist-in-Residence program. The 9-month residency, beginning this fall, welcomes a mid-career Iowa artist into the Ballet Des Moines studio to
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa — South Des Moines Veterinary Center is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital at 601 Army Post Road. The practice will welcome clients to the new facility beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter while continuing a legacy of compassionate, personalized care
Read More →On the morning of July 4th, much of America will be celebrating the 250th birthday of our country. There are events of every size and shape. Early that morning, an Eagle scout (Benjamin Harrington) a college history professor (Doug Frazer), an athletic trainer and entrepreneur (Michael Donahue), a full time father and
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