DES MOINES, Iowa (March 19, 2026) – Keep Iowa Beautiful is calling on Iowans to help achieve our statewide goal of 2,500 volunteers to clean up litter across the state this spring. Iowans are invited to host a 2026 Pick-Up Iowa event in their communities. Pick-Up Iowa will run from
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (03/19/2026) (readMedia)– The Iowa State Fair is introducing several parking and traffic improvements for 2026 designed to make getting to and from the Fairgrounds smoother and safer. Following the 2025 Fair, Fair staff reviewed traffic patterns and collected feedback from guests, neighbors, vendors and partners. That feedback
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wild today announced the donation of over 50,000 pre-packaged meals to the Des Moines Public Schools SUCCESS Program and local organizations through the team’s annual “Tame The Hunger” event. “We are thrilled to package and donate over 50,000 meals for the third year in a row in support of the
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa – Humanities Iowa has awarded a Mini Grant to the Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation to support “An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa,” a daylong public program examining Iowa’s influence on the early development of professional baseball and the Civil War’s role in spreading the game. The
Read More →DES MOINES, IA- Noce Jazz & Cabaret announces its spring 2026 schedule, featuring an expansive lineup of internationally-touring headliners, brand-new local premieres, and a ten year anniversary event. The upcoming months showcase a dense rotation of national talent including five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson, Stéphane Wrembel, and Veronica Swift, among
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) The Des Moines Women’s Club will host their 118th Annual Art Exhibition from Sunday, March 13 through Saturday, March 21. Central Iowa artists will again display their original art for the viewing pleasure of the public. Admittance is free, and some items will be available for purchase.
Read More →Bankers volunteer for public television’s annual fundraising campaign. JOHNSTON, Iowa (March 11, 2026) — Ten bankers from across the state helped kick off Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival, which continues through March 15. Volunteers answered pledge phones from 6-10 p.m. to help raise $11,790 for the
Read More →COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Swimming, the national governing body for swimming in the United States, and its philanthropic arm, the USA Swimming Foundation, today announced the 2026 Community Impact Grant recipients. This year, 13 programs have received $65,000 in funds to provide aquatic programming, support diverse coaches, and create
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa — The Greater Des Moines Flute Choir is delighted to celebrate its five-year anniversary, marking half a decade of bringing vibrant, engaging flute music to the Central Iowa community. Under the direction of Erika Leake McKnight, the ensemble has grown to include 24 dedicated flutists performing on
Read More →The Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation and the Des Moines Women’s Club are honored to announce a significant legacy gift from the estate of Inger Hannah Ultvedt Anderson, a devoted member and supporter whose generosity will help sustain the legacy of both organizations. Inger Anderson, who passed away on August 5,
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