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Posted January 13, 2023in Just Released

Jeremy Parsons to be named new Iowa State Fair CEO and fair manager

  DES MOINES, IA (01/13/2023) (readMedia)– Jeremy Parsons, of the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, will officially be named CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair in Des [...]

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Posted January 12, 2023in Just Released

Scott Bennett named President of DMACC Foundation Board

Scott Bennett of Ankeny has been named the new President of the DMACC Foundation Board of Directors. Bennett has served on the DMACC Foundation Board since 2018, most recently as [...]

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Posted January 09, 2023in Just Released

Behind the Curtain at the Val Air

The West Des Moines Historical Society and the Val Air Ballroom will pull the curtains during a private tour Saturday, January 28 at 1 p.m. Built in 1939, the Val [...]

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Posted January 09, 2023in Just Released

Fight For Air Climb returns to downtown Des Moines

DES MOINES (January 9, 2022) – Today, the American Lung Association in Iowa announced that the Fight For Air Climb, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, will return to ‘the buildings’ [...]

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Posted January 09, 2023in Just Released

Wilma’s Quilt continues to inspire support with a surprising gift!

Des Moines, IA – (January 9, 2023) – A small group gathered in Waukee last Friday so the winner of the quilt auction could meet Wilma and receive the quilt. [...]

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Posted January 05, 2023in Just Released

Call for Applications – Athene Black & Brown Business Summit Nonprofit Fundraiser

WEST DES MONES, IA (THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announced that applications are now open through January 27, 2023, for nonprofit [...]

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Posted December 29, 2022in Just Released

Community Foundation grants $420,000 to support community projects

  Des Moines, IA – December 29, 2022 — The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $420,000 to support three community projects: the North Side [...]

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Posted December 19, 2022in Just Released

Drake Theatre Neighborhood Playwright’s Series

Drake University Theatre seeks new plays written by playwrights from the Des Moines Metropolitan area. Plays will be read and evaluated by Drake Theatre students and faculty. The writer of the winning [...]

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Posted December 14, 2022in Just Released

Mercy College of Health Sciences names Melanie Campbell as Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Philanthropy, and Community Engagement

December 14, 2022 (DES MOINES, IOWA)  – Mercy College of Health Sciences has named Melanie Campbell, MBA, as Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Philanthropy, and Community Engagement.  Campbell, currently the [...]

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Posted December 12, 2022in Just Released

Clive Community Foundation grants for positive impact

Foundation awards $40,000 to local human services & educational organizations CLIVE, IOWA – December 8, 2022 – The Clive Community Foundation (CCF) is awarding grants to twelve local organizations for [...]

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