Nearly four dozen top skaters will participate in the Des Moines Streetstyle Open DES MOINES – Skate DSM, announced some of the world’s top pro and amateur skaters will participate in the 4th Annual Des Moines Streetstyle Open, a skate contest from September 19 – 21. The Des Moines Streetstyle Open is
Read More →Longtime community banking leader honored for his service to the banking industry JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, Tom Pohlman, with the 2024 James A. Leach Leadership Award on Monday during the IBA Annual Convention. Pohlman had a successful 46-year
Read More →~ The public is invited to join Iowa’s compassionate army of truck drivers as they participate in the Special Olympics Truck Convoy ~ Grimes, Iowa – On Saturday, September 21, the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Iowa will bring together over 100 truck drivers and semis in support of Special
Read More →Schultz honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) with its 2024 IBA Legislator of the Year award. The IBA created the award to recognize an
Read More →Lauridsen Campus for Arts and Education opens with announcement of largest gift in company history Des Moines, IA – During a ribbon-cutting at its new downtown campus held Thursday, September 12, Ballet Des Moines (BDM) announced a $3M donation by local philanthropists Nix and Virginia Lauridsen. The campaign, led by
Read More →Des Moines, IA – xBk Live, a beloved independent music venue in Des Moines, is thrilled to announce its 5th anniversary on September 20th, 2024. Founded by Tobi Parks, a dedicated advocate for the music industry, xBk Live has become a cornerstone of the local music scene, providing a platform
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 12, 2024) – Food Bank of Iowa has received grants totaling $115,000 from Prairie Meadows. A Community Betterment Grant of $25,000 will help fight childhood hunger through support of Food Bank of Iowa pantries in Des Moines Public Schools. Food Bank of Iowa provides nutritious food, training and
Read More →Skateboards are free to kids under 10 DES MOINES – In a new collaboration, Skate DSM and The Heart Supply’s nonprofit organization Give Skateboarding will give out 50 new skateboards to beginners on Saturday, September 21 as part of the Des Moines Streetstyle Open. “We are excited to partner with
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA, September 11, 2024 – The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) is pleased to announce two recipients of its 2024 Community Enhancement Awards: The Stanley Family and Hawkeye Hotels. The statewide award recognizes those individuals, organizations, agencies, or communities, outside the architectural profession, across two categories of effective leadership,
Read More →ALTOONA, IOWA (September 2024) – Outlets of Des Moines (OutletsofDesMoines.com) has announced the Fall 2024 opening of Gap Factory Store. Gap Factory Store offers tremendous savings on Gap brand’s iconic fashions for men, women, girls, boys, toddlers and babies. Known for its unique vision of American optimism, Gap Factory Store
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