DES MOINES, Iowa — The inaugural Iowa African Film Festival (IAFF) iowaafricanfilmfestival.org will take place August 6–7, 2026, at Drake University(2507 University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50311) bringing filmmakers, storytellers, students, scholars, and audiences together to celebrate African cinema, culture, and education. Produced by Kuona Foundation, presented by ALN Studios,
Read More →Urbandale, Iowa – The Urbandale Iowa 4th of July Committee, Inc. will host their annual 4th of July Celebration on July 2-4. This year’s theme is Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America. The Urbandale 4th of July celebration is the largest celebration in the Des Moines metro area. This event
Read More →The Association’s annual awards spotlight professionals and programs shaping the future of public gardens. High-resolution images linked HERE. DES MOINES, Iowa (June 19, 2026) – The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) presented the Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for its Find Your True Nature campaign during the Association’s business and
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (06/19/2026) (readMedia)– The historic Swine Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds is undergoing a three-year, $19.6 million renovation, marking the largest facilities project in Iowa State Fair history. Originally built in 1907 and expanded in 1936, the barn has served generations of exhibitors and Fairgoers with more
Read More →36 films from around the world, Iowa-made stories, filmmaker conversations, and over 18 hours of free screening (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® has released the film line-up for the annual Interrobang Film Festival. This year’s Festival will showcase 36 independent films representing nine countries, offering audiences
Read More →JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 12, 2026) – What’s more American than saving lives and apple pies? That’s the theme of a special blood drive hosted by LifeServe Blood Center and Life 107.1 on July 3, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Valley Community Center in West Des Moines.
Read More →All local DART bus routes are free to ride from June 14-30 WHAT: DART will begin running all new bus routes starting Sunday. The new bus network will have 11 routes with these features: • Four corridors will have 15-minute bus service, and most routes will run every half hour
Read More →Two Championship Teams Deliver Historic Victory for Iowa Soccer (Des Moines, IA) The Iowa Demon Hawks organization returned from The Soccer Tournament (TST) with more than national recognition—they returned with $2 million in championship prize money after winning two out of three divisions at one of the most competitive soccer
Read More →The remainder of the Iowa Wolves 2026-27 game dates and schedule details will be announced at a later date. DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves, today announced an initial set of six home game theme nights for the 2026–27 season. For the first time, the team is unveiling theme nights alongside
Read More →DES MOINES, IA – Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines is shutting down the street and turning up the sound for the biggest soccer event of the year. On Friday, June 12, Big Grove Des Moines (555 17th Street) will transform into the metro’s premier World Cup watch party headquarters
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