(June 8, 2026) – Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB), a statewide nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through beautification and volunteer engagement, has officially launched a refreshed brand identity designed to better reflect its mission, impact, and growing network of programs across Iowa. The updated brand brings together Keep Iowa Beautiful and
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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
Read More →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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