DES MOINES, IA (November 2022) – The Des Moines Art Center has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. All museums must undergo
Read More →Funding will assist with expenses related to training and veterinary assistance. DES MOINES, IA – Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) has been awarded a $48,632 grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) to offer preventative assistance to horse owners in need and
Read More →Unemployment rate ticks up as national rate increases DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7 percent despite the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increasing to 2.9 percent in October. The increase last month came as more than 2,200 Iowans joined the labor force looking for work
Read More →Governor Kim Reynolds and First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds cordially invite families to attend this year’s Christmas at Terrace Hill, a festive and fun holiday experience at the Iowa Governor’s Residence and National Historic Landmark. The event will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Guests will enjoy:
Read More →DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today released a new report showing fall enrollment at Iowa’s 15 community colleges experienced a slight rebound following several years of decreases, which were heightened by impacts of the pandemic. According to the 2022 Fall Enrollment Report, fall enrollment across Iowa’s community
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 7, 2022) — Pro Iowa, the initiative to bring professional soccer to Iowa, and the Des Moines Menace invite Iowans to attend a series of international watch parties featuring USA, Mexico and other national teams. Just as the World Cup brings together the soccer community around
Read More →Additional step is taken to limit the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza DES MOINES, Iowa (November 10, 2022) – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship today announced an order cancelling all live bird exhibitions at fairs and other gatherings of birds due to the continued threat of highly pathogenic
Read More →What: Wine & Clay, a new event produced by the Des Moines Arts Festival and sponsored by Prairie Meadows, Luana Savings Bank and Gateway Market When: Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Valley Junction Activity Center, 217 5th Street, West Des Moines – All Indoors Admission: $5
Read More →Casual gathering will provide local farmers, landowners and interested Iowans with an opportunity to listen, share and learn with peers and ISU experts regarding conservation topics Ames, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Madison County, will host “Conservation On Tap,” Wednesday,
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa (November 3, 2022) – The By Degrees Foundation announced the creation of the Middleton Award for Children’s Advocacy, named after longtime Des Moines residents and children’s advocates, Joan and the late Lyle Middleton. The award was announced on November 2 at a dinner celebrating the Middleton family’s
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