FAYETTE, IA (10/19/2023) The Board of Trustees at Upper Iowa University has named Kathy Franken as the University’s 22nd President. This would also be a milestone in UIU history as Franken is the first woman president to lead the University. “Since becoming Interim President in May, Kathy has led the
Read More →Since 1893, our pantry has existed to help struggling families meet their basic needs so they can become self-sufficient and ultimately, break the cycle of poverty. The Bidwell Pantry is a one-stop-shop for essential needs: diapers, baby food, and toiletries – all of this, as well as food, is available
Read More →GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Oct. 18, 2023) – The Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Historic East Village Neighborhood Association will spread holiday cheer throughout Downtown Des Moines (DSM) during the Holiday Promenade which will return to the Historic East Village for five Fridays in 2023. The 22nd annual Holiday
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (October 13, 2023) – With support from the Rotary Club of Des Moines Foundation, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation, Country Landscapes, Beisser Lumber, Neumann Brothers, Inc. and many talented and generous Botanical Garden volunteers, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is opening an outdoor nature
Read More →(West Des Moines, Iowa – Oct. 17, 2023) – Bank Iowa today announced the hiring of Ragan Pullen as the $2-billion bank’s first project manager. The position was created to support several of Bank Iowa’s strategic initiatives by leading bank-wide projects that will help fuel growth, innovation and profitability. Pullen
Read More →DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is launching as the first of its kind in the state and a proud affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). Prospective LGBTQ business members are invited to an official launch event at Bubba (200 10th St., Des
Read More →Des Moines — The Iowa Commission of Latino Affairs is proud to announce the 2023 Iowa Latino Hall of Fame honorees. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame was established in 2017 to recognize and honor outstanding Iowa Latinos that have contributed their talents and skills to improve the quality-of-life in
Read More →Due to lowering temperatures, Urbandale Parks & Recreation staff will begin shutting down drinking fountains and restrooms throughout the parks system beginning Monday, October 23. As temperatures continue to drop, all park facilities must be winterized to withstand harsh weather conditions. Portable restrooms will remain through October and then closed
Read More →(Des Moines, October 6, 2023) Des Moines’s premier Halloween night – Halloween on the Hill – returns on October 31 from 6:30-8:30PM. Residents of the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood will be going all out to decorate their homes with spooky scenes while collecting donations for the Des Moines Area Religious
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) – The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) recognized the Des Moines Arts Festival for expert operations and outstanding creativity in the festivals and events industry last night during the IFEA Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the IFEA’s 66th Annual Convention, Expo & Retreat in McAllen, TX.
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