DES MOINES, Iowa (May 6, 2025) – It’s the event that made the zoo cool again for grown-ups, and now it’s finally old enough to raise a toast. Zoo Brew, Blank Park Zoo’s signature 21+ summer series, turns 21 this year, and it’s throwing its biggest birthday bash yet. Launched
Read More →Award-winning program provides opportunities for emerging artists (Des Moines, IA) – The 2025 Des Moines Arts Festival® will feature a showcase of a dozen promising visual artists in this year’s Emerging Artist Program presented by Principal. The program provides the artists with an unparalleled experience of exhibiting at the award-winning
Read More →“Chris is a true fiscal conservative with a strong record of improving government efficiencies and accountability. I’m proud to endorse her.” –Governor Kim Reynolds (DES MOINES, IOWA) — Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer today announced her candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for State Auditor of Iowa, pledging to bring technology-driven solutions, a
Read More →DES MOINES, IA — The Des Moines Symphony (DMSO) will perform its 87th Season Finale: Pines of Rome, at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 17 and 2:30 PM on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). The concert features Respighi’s Pines of
Read More →West Des Moines, IA— Iowa Donor Network’s Give Life 5K is taking place on Saturday, May 3rd at 8 A.M. at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines and members of the media are invited to attend. Give Life 5K brings together donor families, living donors, transplant recipients, and community members
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – ChildServe announced today the organization will officially transition its licensure from a nursing facility to that of a specialty hospital designation. Over the past year, ChildServe has worked in close collaboration with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Medicaid leadership, the Iowa Department of
Read More →Two Productions Nominated for Best Musical DES MOINES, IA ― The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing announced the 2025 Tony Award nominations on Thursday, May 1. Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) invested in three nominated productions – Buena Vista Social Club, Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical andReal Women
Read More →Ballet Des Moines continues strategic growth of leadership team at their Lauridsen Campus for Arts and Education (DES MOINES, IA) May 1, 2025 — Ballet Des Moines (BDM) announced the appointment of Todd Rhoades, as its new Director of Development. With over two decades of experience as an artist, educator,
Read More →WHAT: Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to the Figge Art Museum in Davenport and Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines Saturday and Sunday. WHEN: Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 (+ the first full weekend of each month) WHERE: Learn
Read More →Des Moines, IA (April 30) – Following several recent rescues – on top of a steady stream of animals entering care each day – the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is nearing capacity and will host an adoption event May 1–5 at all ARL locations to open space for
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