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
Read More →Opening Reception at Moberg Gallery Friday, January 10, 2025 | 5 pm – 8 pm 2411 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 Free and open to the public | Parking behind the gallery Join Moberg for the opening reception of our first 2025 exhibit: Jeff Fleming’s Ghosts. There will be
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 31, 2024) — The journey to prepare Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) for its role as the operational wholesale drinking water authority for the region is complete in time for the scheduled Jan. 1, 2025, start date. While central Iowans will not notice significant changes in
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (December 2024) – The Des Moines Art Center is honored to receive a General Operating Support Grant from Bravo Greater Des Moines that will be used to help support free admission for the more than 300,000 children, students, families, and individuals who visit the Art Center’s renowned
Read More →Des Moines, IA – December 17, 2024 – Great Oaks High School & Career Center and Oakmont Education are proud to announce its selection as a recipient of a $1.5 million Department of Labor YouthBuild Grant, marking a significant milestone in its mission to provide transformative educational and vocational opportunities
Read More →Des Moines, IA – The Iowa Business Council (IBC) elected its slate of 2025 – 2026 officers at its final board meeting of 2024. The IBC serves as a catalyst for economic growth throughout Iowa while driving innovative policy solutions to enhance opportunity for every Iowan. The newly elected officers include:
Read More →Grant helped fund the Get on Board Project Des Moines, Iowa – Skate DSM has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to help fund the Get on Board Project to provide skateboards and helmets to kids in the Des Moines area. Skate DSM is a volunteer-led 501c3
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (December 9, 2024) – The Rotary Club of Des Moines awarded its annual community service grant at their December 9th weekly meeting. The grant was increased to $50,000 this year and awarded to Ellipsis. This grant will fund a kitchen and lounge area of residential care facility
Read More →Des Moines , IA — Des Moines IA — A Virtual Mobile Clinic (VMC) recently acquired by VA Central Iowa to provide medical services to Veterans in rural counties is now also being used to serve homeless Veterans in the Des Moines metro area. The VMC is a 38-foot-long mobile
Read More →The 50-acre multi-sports turf complex GrimesPlex will now be known as the Hy-Vee MultiPlex Powered by the City of Grimes. The facility fully opened this spring and is located near the grocery chain’s store in Grimes. Hy-Vee and the City of Grimes have signed a five-year naming rights agreement. There
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