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,
Read More →Public invited to celebrate award winners on November 17, 2025 Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Restaurant Association today announced its seventh annual list of 40 Women to Watch in Iowa’s Hospitality Industry. Launched in 2019, the program was created to celebrate the contributions of
Read More →Engage Employees and Build Company Pride through Metro Area Competition DES MOINES, Iowa, September 15, 2025 – The 11th annual Des Moines Corporate Games (DMCG) will be held May – July 31, 2026. Companies can now register to secure their spot in this annual event by visiting dmcorporategames.org. Company pride, corporate
Read More →The Association of Community Publishers (ACP) Distinguished Service Award is presented each year to an individual who the association determines to have made “significant, lasting contributions to both ACP and the community publishing industry. It recognizes those who have given their time, talents and vision to benefit fellow publishers —
Read More →Groups, a National Recovery Leader That Has Helped Over 100,000 People, Brings Proven Treatment Model to More Underserved Iowa Communities Urbandale, Iowa (September 15, 2025) – Groups announced today, during National Recovery Month, the expansion of its comprehensive substance use disorder (SUD) services in Iowa. A national leader in value-based
Read More →Central Iowa residents will pick up their reserved trees at the Des Moines event Des Moines, IA (September 11, 2025) – Trees Forever staff and volunteers will assist Central Iowa residents at Saturday’s large-scale tree distribution event at the Bell Avenue Business Center parking lot in Des Moines (1901 Bell
Read More →Walk to End Alzheimer’s is World’s Largest Event Dedicated to Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research DES MOINES, IA, Sept. 9, 2025 – The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Des Moines area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday,
Read More →“Ritmo Latino – Latin Rhythm” The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival invites you to the rhythm of Latin America! Our annual celebration of Iowa’s 22 represented Latin countries will take place on September 27th and 28th at Western Gateway Park in Des Moines. This festival is the best way to experience
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Posted September 08, 2025in Just Released
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – (Sept. 5, 2025) The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library hosted a naturalization ceremony welcoming 79 new United States citizens and their families on Friday, Sept. 5. The new U.S. citizens originated from 34 countries from Bangladesh to Zambia. The oldest person sworn in was
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