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
Read More →WASHINGTON, DC – Eric Kohlsdorf, a Des Moines, Iowa-based insurance agent, was named the president of the board of the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) at the association’s 93rd Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. “Eric is a proven leader, having served on our board for the
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA — Monday, July 17, 2023 — Tonight, the Des Moines City Council set in motion the first official financial steps to move forward with the purchase of the former Nationwide building at 1200 Locust Street – a move that will consolidate government operations, upgrade City facilities, and enhance services
Read More →Urbandale, Iowa – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Urbandale for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. This is the 40thconsecutive year that the City of Urbandale has received this award. The
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (July 12, 2023) – A trio of red river piglets have been born and now can be viewed by guests at Blank Park Zoo’s Blumenthal Watering Hole. One female and two male piglets were born to Truffle, the mother and Shallot, the father. The piglets have been
Read More →2023 Iowa State Fair Butter Cow Companion Sculptures to Feature Jack Trice, Kurt Warner and Caitlin Clark DES MOINES, IA (07/12/2023) (readMedia)– The iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow will have some very important Iowa athletes to share the cooler with this year. Long time Iowa State Fair butter sculptor
Read More →Des Moines, IA – The DART Board of Commissioners announced today that Amanda Wanke is their choice to lead the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) as Chief Executive Officer. Well known to DART and the Greater Des Moines community, Wanke worked at DART for seven years in various
Read More →Iowa • July 11, 2023— Four Iowa craft breweries were awarded eight medals at the 2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio. The best beers in categories covering in 160 different styles were awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals at a ceremony on Monday, July 10. Iowa breweries brought
Read More →Beaverdale, Iowa – The Beaverdale Fall Festival is hosting a free outdoor movie night on Friday, July 21st in collaboration with the Beaverdale Neighborhood Association and benefitting the Beaverdale Park improvement project. Neighbors from across the Des Moines metro are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets for a
Read More →Iowa State Fair has 64 new foods to try in 2023 DES MOINES, IA (07/11/2023) (readMedia)– 64 of the BEST crazy, zany, delicious, on-a-stick and more foods will make their debut at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Typically, this coveted list of new foods is held and released later in
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