DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2025) – The Des Moines Art Center has been awarded a $150,000 Responsive Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program to support a ground-breaking exhibition, “Whisper to a Scream: Women Artists and Minimalism,” which is slated to be on view from early to mid-2027. Over
Read More →The Bureau of Educational Examiners at the Iowa Department of Education took action on the license of Dr. Ian Roberts, who has been serving as the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said agents arrested Roberts Friday because he was in the country illegally, didn’t have
Read More →DES MOINES —The Iowa Department of Education today released the following statement regarding the licensure of Dr. Ian Roberts. The Iowa Department of Education is dedicated to supporting safe and healthy learning environments, and understands the need for transparent licensure information while following disclosure and investigation procedures. Dr. Roberts stated
Read More →This donation will provide safety net in case of loss of federal funding. Des Moines, Iowa- Community philanthropist Dr. Suzie Glazer Burt has donated $1,000,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa Thursday, following Purses with a Purpose, a fundraising luncheon and purse auction chaired by herself and
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IOWA – Athletes and Unified partners from across the state will assemble in West Des Moines on September 25 and 26 to compete in the Special Olympics Iowa Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will feature over 600 athletes competing in volleyball, pickleball, flag football, and equestrian. “We
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) – The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) recognized the Des Moines Arts Festival for outstanding creativity and expert operations in the festivals and events industry during the IFEA Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s Annual Convention & Expo in Palm Springs, CA. The Festival was
Read More →Retired banking association leader honored for his service to the industry JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) — Today, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, John Sorensen, with the 2025 James A. Leach Leadership Award during the IBA Annual Convention. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the
Read More →Gustoff honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Rep. Bill Gustoff (R-Des Moines) with its 2025 IBA Legislator of the Year award. The IBA created the award to recognize
Read More →High School Scores Increase More Than 10% Des Moines Public Schools is celebrating this year’s release of the Iowa School Performance Profile (ISPP), which noted improvements at several schools throughout the district. The ISPP uses a range of factors – from student attendance to Iowa State Assessment of Student
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA — Due to the threat of severe thunderstorms, Historic Valley Junction has made the decision to cancel tonight’s Valley Junction Farmers Market and Music in the Junction events. The safety of our community, vendors, and visitors is our top priority. The popular Hot Pepper Eating Contest,
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