Des Moines, IA – Six organizations throughout Iowa will receive 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants – part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing;
Read More →DMACC President Rob Denson talks about the significance of the new DMACC Water Environmental Technology (WET) program lab located in Bldg. #9 on the Ankeny Campus. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony of the new lab was the result of a $285,000 donation from the Miller Family. The DMACC WET
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa – Jordan Weber, an internationally renowned artist and race and environmental justice advocate, created the “Inhale…. Exhale….” installation at Mainframe Studios as a hopeful visual mantra highlighting the importance of breathing to calm the mind even in the face of adversity. A sunset dedication ceremony has been
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa; July 12, 2024 – The 2024 MercyOne House of Mercy Game Show Gala on Thursday, June 13, was a resounding success, raising more than $434,000 for House of Mercy. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the generous support of our community, with the event being presented
Read More →Free block party hosted in 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue July 11, 2024 (DES MOINES) – Ingersoll LIVE, presented by Bankers Trust, will celebrate its 20th annual event on August 24. The free, family-friendly block party will be hosted in the 2300 block of Ingersoll Avenue – a new location for the
Read More →Invest DSM, in collaboration with business owners in the Historic Highland Park Business District, is proud to sponsor and support The Northside Market. This unique event, set to take place on July 21 from 12:00 pm-6:00pm, will be a vibrant showcase of over 100 local makers, offering a diverse range
Read More →Companion Sculptures to feature Iowans Johnny Carson and Steve Higgins along with Jimmy Fallon DES MOINES, IA (07/11/2024) (readMedia)– The iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will share her cooler with notable nighttime personalities this year. Long time Iowa State Fair butter sculptor Sarah Pratt, along with her apprentices Hannah
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA — Tuesday, July 9, 2024 — The City of Des Moines is taking another important step toward the 2026 move to its future home – T.M. Franklin Cownie City Administration Building – the former Nationwide building at 1200 Locust Street. Staff and consulting architects have been working to refine
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa (July 8, 2024) – Broadlawns Medical Center (BMC) is pleased to announce that four members of its nursing staff were honored with The DAISY Award, an international recognition of exceptional nurses. The 2024 Fourth Quarter DAISY Award recipients for BMC are Justin Amick, RN – Surgery; Callie
Read More →Fair Fever, August 8-18 DES MOINES, IA (07/08/2024) (readMedia)– Get ready to catch Fair Fever at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2024. With 11 groovy, fun-filled, action-packed days of food, games, rides and music – there’s something fun for everyone! This year, the Iowa State Fair has added more
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