In collaboration with the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation Des Moines, IA – Ballet Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation announce year two of the Artist-in-Residence program. The 9-month residency, beginning this fall, welcomes a mid-career Iowa artist into the Ballet Des Moines studio to
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa — South Des Moines Veterinary Center is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital at 601 Army Post Road. The practice will welcome clients to the new facility beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter while continuing a legacy of compassionate, personalized care
Read More →On the morning of July 4th, much of America will be celebrating the 250th birthday of our country. There are events of every size and shape. Early that morning, an Eagle scout (Benjamin Harrington) a college history professor (Doug Frazer), an athletic trainer and entrepreneur (Michael Donahue), a full time father and
Read More →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
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