DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a sewage discharge running into Yeader Creek in Polk County. The DNR Field Office in Des Moines was notified by the City of Des Moines of a sanitary sewer overflow near the Starbucks located at SE 14th Street and
Read More →Meet the writers and discover their wide variety of books. Five authors are coming to Beaverdale Books for its Local Author Fair, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 at Beaverdale Books. Meet Lauren Joiner, Tiffany Killoren, Robbie Orr, Lacy Rose, and Angela Youngers, as they share their
Read More →(Polk County, IA) — The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) is informing the community of a significant increase in the circulation of illnesses in schools. Sicknesses circulating include norovirus, influenza A, strep throat, pneumonia, and other infectious diseases. PCHD maintains a health reporting system for schools in Polk County. Schools
Read More →Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Demon Hawks are bringing the spotlight to the heart of Iowa this spring, hosting the first-ever Major Arena Soccer League Women’s (MASL-W) “Championship Weekend” at Buccaneer Arena from March 28-30. This historic event will showcase six elite teams competing for the league’s inaugural championship
Read More →Ashley Arellano, Travis Lautner and Chris Vernon Will Serve on the DMACC Foundation · The trio are part of a 27-member team of volunteers serving on the DMACC Foundation Board · The Wellmark Inc. Director, DMACC Agribusiness Co-Chair/Instructor and Vernon Company Chairman/CEO will each serve three-year terms, which can be
Read More →WEST BRANCH, IOWA – January 17, 2025 – The Hoover Presidential Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Uncommon Public Service Award. The due date for submissions is February 28, 2025. The awards are presented during the last week of March in the state House and Senate chambers during
Read More →Retail grocer began campaign to help address hunger across the Midwest WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Jan. 15, 2025) — Hy-Vee proudly announces today that it has achieved its bold goal of helping to provide 100 million meals* to Feeding America® and 19 partner food banks serving families experiencing hunger across
Read More →Theresa Greenfield to leave USDA position on January 20 DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 14, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that she is departing her leadership position effective at noon on January 20, 2025. Deputy State Director Kate Sand
Read More →WATERLOO, Iowa (January 13, 2025) – Veridian Credit Union has distributed $90,000 in grants to 19 organizations across Iowa and eastern Nebraska. The credit union awards Successful Financial Future Grants annually of up to $5,000 each to nonprofit organizations who address barriers to financial stability through financial literacy or employment readiness.
Read More →Industry provides $2.7 billion economic impact to state annually IOWA – With legislation signed by Iowa Governor John Hammill in 1925 establishing the Iowa Credit Union Act, the industry is celebrating 100 years of impact in 2025. The founding of these member-owned, financial cooperatives introduced a new era that would
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