WEST DES MONES, IA (TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) is thrilled to announce the lineup of musical performances for the 3rd Annual Raccoon River Rally presented by Superstorm Restoration. Set to take place on October 14 at Raccoon River Park, this
Read More →(Des Moines, Iowa) – August 8, 2023 – Des Moines’ original Oktoberfest is moving to a new location for its 19th annual event September 22nd and 23rd. The Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park is the new venue for the festival that has outgrown the downtown footprint where it began
Read More →Waukee, Iowa – The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded the City of Waukee a $100,000 grant to help transform a vacant building into a new commercial space. Known as the Pin Oak Building, 405 6th Street in downtown Waukee has been vacant for the past decade. Elbert Real Estate
Read More →DES MOINES – Des Moines Water Works has raised the flashboards on the low head dam on the Raccoon River because of low river levels. Boaters (kayakers and canoeists) need to be aware of this low-head dam and the portage trail around it. Signs in Des Moines Water Works Park
Read More →(West Des Moines, Iowa – Aug. 2, 2023) — Bank Iowa today announced the addition of Jim Gocke as in-house general counsel. Having advised the bank as an external resource for several years, Gocke brings to the position institutional knowledge of the bank, including its culture and risk tolerance. He
Read More →(DES MOINES, Iowa—August 1, 2023) The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University hosted the 2023 Iowa Character Awards on Friday, July 28, at Prairie Meadows Event Center. Eleven Iowa individuals and groups were recognized for their exceptional character, including Lisa Brinkmeyer VanDeventer, Jay Byers, Covenant Construction Services/CCS
Read More →WEST DES MONES, IA (AUGUST 1, 2023) – The West Des Moines Leadership Academy (WDMLA), a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, has announced its 2023-2024 class. This nine-month program will guide emerging leaders on a path to leadership effectiveness through experiential learning, critical thinking, and a
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — Baseball players with special needs and disabilities are invited to join the fall season for the youth Miracle League with Waukee Parks & Recreation. Players take their swing on the Greater Iowa Credit Union Miracle League field at the heart of the baseball complex in beautiful Triumph
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa 26 July 2023 The Downtown Des Moines Chamber of Commerce wishes to announce the selection of Jimmy Olsen as its new Executive Director. With over 30 years of experience in radio, Jimmy has built a strong and vast network of friends and colleagues, serving also as an
Read More →AMES, Iowa – Stepping into the director role, Laura Greiner is ready to guide Iowa State University’s Iowa Pork Industry Center in its efforts to maintain the state’s standing as a leader in advancing animal agriculture. Greiner, assistant professor of animal science at Iowa State, succeeds Chris Rademacher, who has
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