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Posted June 05, 2026in Just Released

Summer nutrition programs offer free healthy meals to Iowa children and teens

More than 530 meal sites across Iowa are serving students healthy meals and snacks this summer DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today announced more than 530 sites across Iowa are serving free, nutritious meals and snacks to children through the Seamless Summer Option and Summer Food Service

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Posted June 05, 2026in Just Released

Meals from the Heartland Invites Community to Tee Off Against Hunger at 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Meals from the Heartland will host its 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 18, at Beaver Creek Golf Club, bringing together community members, businesses, and supporters for a day of golf with a purpose. The annual event raises funds to support Meals from the Heartland’s mission of empowering

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Posted June 04, 2026in Just Released

Fong’s Pizza Announces USA World Cup Watch Parties

 Family-Friendly Outdoor Celebration Coming to the East Village of Des Moines June 4, 2026 (Des Moines, IA) – Soccer fans in Des Moines can enjoy a new home for the biggest matches of the summer as Fong’s Patio, in partnership with Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling Company, transforms its patio and parking

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Posted June 03, 2026in Just Released

Grimes Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Transition

GRIMES, IA — The Grimes Area Chamber of Commerce announced a transition in executive leadership. Jennifer Chittenden, IOM, assumed the role of President of the organization on May 11, 2026. 2026 Board Chair Chris Watkins of Raccoon Valley Bank shared, “We are exceptionally pleased to have Jennifer join the team

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Posted June 03, 2026in Just Released

Steve Belay Named Executive Director of Iowa Center for Children’s Justice

DES MOINES, Iowa (June 2, 2026) — The Iowa Center for Children’s Justice has named Steve Belay as its new Executive Director, effective February 5, 2026. Belay brings more than 30 years of experience in family law to the role, with a career focused on ensuring children and families are

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Posted June 02, 2026in Just Released

BIRD IS THE WORD: ZOMBIE BURGER EVOLVES INTO “ZOMBIE BURGER + BIRD.”

The “GOREmet” Eatery Kicks Off Its 15th Year with a Refreshed Identity and Expanded Fried Chicken Menu Des Moines, IA – After fifteen years of feeding the hordes in Des Moines’s Historic East Village, the local institution formerly known as “Zombie Burger + Drink Lab” is relaunching today as “Zombie

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Posted June 01, 2026in Just Released

Award-Winning Photographer Alan Jacobs Named 2026 G. David Hurd Innovator in the Arts Recipient

Lou Ann Townsend and Mary Filapek Announced as the 2026 Commemorative Poster Artists (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® is proud to announce international award-winning photographer Alan Jacobs as the tenth recipient of the G. David Hurd Innovator of the Arts. Des Moines-based Jacobs is widely recognized

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Posted June 01, 2026in Just Released

LSI Lutheran Services in Iowa Announces Leadership Transition

Des Moines, IA – Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) today announced that President & Chief Executive Officer Renee Hardman will be stepping down from her role effective July 1 to pursue other interests. “Renee has played an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve across

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Posted June 01, 2026in Just Released

Des Moines Community Playhouse Announces New Executive Director

Chelsea Haaland joins Playhouse team DES MOINES – June 1, 2026 – The Des Moines Community Playhouse today announced Chelsea Haaland has been named executive director. She joins Katy Merriman, artistic director, as part of the theatre’s leadership team. Haaland will join The Playhouse staff on June 15, immediately assuming

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Posted June 01, 2026in Just Released

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates Over 430 Health Care Professionals

DES MOINES, IA (06/01/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026. The event celebrated the achievements of the DMU Class of 2026, including many dual-degree

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