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Posted February 26, 2026in Just Released

DART Receives $20 Million Federal Grant Toward New Operations & Maintenance Facility

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has received a $20 million federal grant for constructing a new Operations & Maintenance Facility. With a 2019 grant and local match funding, this new grant will allow DART to make significant progress on the goal of getting out of 1100 DART

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Posted February 26, 2026in Just Released

Variety – the Children’s Charity Raises $4.4 Million During 52nd Annual Telethon – Donations Accepted Through April

The 52nd annual Variety Telethon on KCCI-TV raised more than $4 million Tuesday with coverage throughout the day that brought viewers inspiring stories highlighting community, inclusion, and hope.   “We are incredibly grateful to our donors, volunteers, and our new partners at KCCI for making this year’s Telethon such a tremendous

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Posted February 25, 2026in Just Released

Meet Six Local Authors in One Afternoon

Offering something for every type of reader. Spend the afternoon at Beaverdale Books on Saturday, February 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as they feature six local authors: Logan Capesius, Sami DeWall, Alan Feirer, Devon Kimbro, Jason Liegois, and J. Susanne Wilson.  Learn all about their books and their writing

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Posted February 23, 2026in Just Released

Iowa PBS presents the 2026 IHSAA Boys State Basketball Championships

JOHNSTON, Iowa (February 23, 2026) – The wait is over! For the first time, Iowa PBS is your home for the 2026 IHSAA Boys State Basketball Championships. We’ll be bringing you every second of championship action! Coverage of each class’ title game will take place on Friday, March 1 beginning at 1

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Posted February 23, 2026in Just Released

Metro Waste Authority Celebrates 10,000 Pounds of Batteries Collected Through Community Drop-Offs

DES MOINES, Iowa – Just nine months after launching battery drop-off containers across the metro, Metro Waste Authority has collected more than 10,000 pounds of used batteries from residents. The milestone underscores the community’s commitment to safe disposal and the importance of convenient recycling options. “Batteries and electronics start fires

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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 assists promising young artists through competitions, financial assistance, master classes, mentoring and providing career opportunities. With assistance from the Haggard-Twogood

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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 as champions are crowned. The statewide network’s commitment to girls high school sports coverage continues as teams from across the

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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 Grand Prize winner and Best Country Bluegrass Song of the 2026 International Acoustic Music Awards.             “It is an absolute

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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 Visiting in Des Moines (AViD), featuring six events that bring world-class literary talent to the heart of Iowa this spring

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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 Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also academically and in

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