The Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame was established in 1989 to honor Iowans who have made extraordinary donations of volunteer service to their communities. Nominees must live or operate in Iowa: individuals, national service members, families, groups, organizations, nonprofits, businesses, or corporations may be nominated. Being selected is the most
Read More →Fair Fever, August 8-18 DES MOINES, IA (04/30/2024) (readMedia)– With only 100 days until the gates swing open, it’s time to roll out the 2024 Iowa State Fair free entertainment lineup. From rock and roll to up-and-coming country, impeccable tributes, family-friendly entertainment, and beloved Fair favorites, it’s a countdown to
Read More →JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA), recently announced plans for his retirement at year-end 2024. He will continue leading the IBA until a search process is completed for a successor. Sorensen joined the IBA in 1986 and has served
Read More →EMMITSBURG, Md. – The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) will host the 43rd National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend (Memorial Weekend) on May 4-5, 2024 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year’s national tribute will honor 89 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2023 and 137 firefighters who died in previous
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg will induct the 2024 Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame members and present the Excellence in Mentoring awards to two individuals in a ceremony at the Iowa State Capitol building on Tuesday, April 30 at 3:00pm. Being selected for
Read More →DES MOINES – (April 24, 2024) – The Des Moines metro area was named among the cleanest in the nation for ozone pollution, with zero unhealthy ozone days, according to the American Lung Association’s 2024 “State of the Air” report, which was released today. Des Moines’ ranking for short term
Read More →Des Moines, IA — April 23, 2024 — Invest DSM, a non-profit organization that works to revitalize neighborhoods in Des Moines has selected Sonar Development Partners to develop, own, and manage a mixed-use building anticipated to include apartments, restaurant, and retail space on an Invest DSM-owned site at the southwest
Read More →April 18, 2024 Des Moines , IA — VA Central Iowa Health Care system has earned a 91.9% trust rating with Veterans they serve, according to just-released survey results. These results are in line with national VA trust survey results that show Veteran trust across the country in VA outpatient care
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) The Des Moines Latino Film Festival is set to commence its Fourth Annual festival tonight, promising an unforgettable cinematic experience in the vibrant world of Latino storytelling. One of the highlights of the festival will be the exclusive Q&A sessions with the talented directors and producers behind
Read More →(April 16, 2024) – Keep Iowa Beautiful is thrilled to announce the three students who will receive $1,000 Keep Iowa Beautiful scholarships toward their studies at an Iowa college or university. Isabelle Bolton of Camanche earned the Byers Scholarship. Bolton plans to attend Iowa State University studying Environmental Science and
Read More →
