Central Iowans can use most bus services at no charge to get to the polls on Tuesday, November 5 The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will offer free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but DART
Read More →Eight DMACC Graduates are Recognized in a Special Dinner and Ceremony Hosted by the DMACC Alumni Association Five former students earn Outstanding Alumni Awards, the highest honor given to DMACC alumni by the DMACC Alumni Association Two former students receive Alumni Early Achievement Awards One former student was recognized with
Read More →Des Moines, IA – October 21, 2024 – Four students from Traditional Karate Academy, based in Des Moines, Iowa, will represent the United States at the upcoming World Traditional Karate Championship in Spain. This event is the pinnacle of International competitions as it brings together the four international karate federations
Read More →Hoyt Sherman Place is excited to announce that Evan Fischer has been promoted to Events Manager. In his new role, Evan will focus more on the booking process while continuing to manage the event calendar, work with promoters and entertainers, and serve as the manager on duty for various events.
Read More →Johnston, Iowa (October 15, 2024) – College Wrestling returns to Iowa PBS in 2025. Usher in a new era of wrestlers as College Wrestling makes its triumphant return showcasing five exciting small college duals, including powerhouse programs from Division II, Division III and the NAIA. “Bringing College Wrestling back to
Read More →Families needing Christmas assistance this year can now sign up at saangeltree.org. DES MOINES, Iowa. (October 15, 2024) – With the holidays approaching, The Salvation Army remains on the front lines of need, providing food and toys for struggling families here in Central Iowa. In 2023, they helped 861 families
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa — The board of Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) today announced the hiring of Tami Madsen as Executive Director. Madsen will assume the helm of CIWW, the wholesale drinking water authority founded earlier this year, on Monday, November 18. “Our board unanimously selected Tami Madsen for this
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (October 11, 2024) – The Salvation Army Western Division (a three-state region serving Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota) has personnel on standby, ready to deploy to Florida in support of disaster-relief operations in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Salvation Army units in the Southeast are actively responding
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA – (October 7, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces the launch of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation (WDM Chamber Foundation) at a ribbon cutting on November 12, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the WDM
Read More →Dr. Idehen has had extensive experience in executive leadership, community development and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives Dr. Idehen served as the President and CEO at OPX International LLC, Community Development Director at AmeriFirst Financial Corporation and Vice President, Community Development Officer at Wells Fargo Bank “Eric’s deep-rooted
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