West Nile Virus Risk High Across Iowa; Detected in Polk County Mosquitoes DES MOINES, IA — The Polk County Health Department is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as Iowa experiences high levels of West Nile virus activity in mosquitoes. Statewide mosquito surveillance by Iowa State University shows
Read More →JOHNSTON, Iowa (August 11, 2025) – Iowa PBS invites families to a Be My Neighbor Day celebration on Sunday, September 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. Inspired by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, this free community event is all about spreading kindness, building connections and
Read More →DES MOINES – On Saturday, August 30, Skate DSM will give away 50 brand-new skateboards and helmets to beginner skaters as part of the Des Moines Streetstyle Open, the city’s premier multi-day skateboarding festival. “We’re excited to once again give the gift of skateboarding to Des Moines area kids during
Read More →Des Moines, IA— Des Moines city officials, local leaders, and project partners gathered this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 1435 Mulberry project, a new $56.6 million housing development that will bring over 200 units of workforce housing to the heart of downtown Des Moines. Designed by ASK Studio
Read More →August 7, 2025 — Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) announced today that it is ending the Stage III lawn watering ban and moving to Stage I of the organization’s Water Shortage Plan, which calls for customers to voluntarily reduce outside watering by 25 percent. As part of the move to
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA — (August 5, 2025) Mercy College of Health Sciences is proud to announce it has received a $650,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows in support of the College’s capital campaign to build the new Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing. This transformational investment will help Mercy College increase
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (August 5, 2025) – Fourteen professionals from long-term care organizations across Iowa have completed a year-long executive leadership program through the Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA), designed to strengthen leadership in nursing homes, assisted living programs, care continuum and home care settings. The 2024-2025 Executive Health
Read More →Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa is proud to announce the grand unveiling of the newest Variety Star Inclusive Playground, set to debut during the Iowa State Fair’s Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, August 7 at 9:00 AM, located near the Hy-Vee Fun Forest. This one-of-a-kind, agriculture-themed playground is a
Read More →CLIVE, IOWA — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Harrison Furlow as its new Director of Public Policy. Furlow began the role on August 4, bringing extensive experience in agricultural policy, strategic communications, and producer-focused advocacy to the organization. “We are pleased to welcome Harrison to the team,”
Read More →Ruthven, Iowa – August 2nd 2025 The Ruthven Fire department, a 100% volunteer-run emergency service serving the City of Ruthven, Iowa, Lost Island Township, Lake Township, Freeman Township, Ruthven Fire Department, has launched an online fundraising campaign via to raise $800,000 for the construction of a new, modern fire station.
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