Aug. 21: STEM Day at the Iowa State

By user | July 13, 2016 |
Host: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council About: Visit the State Fair’s Grand Concourse to learn how STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) touches our lives daily and experience hands-on activities from more than 30 organizations across…Read More

High school students chosen for leadership class

By user | July 13, 2016 |
Forty-two students from area high schools have been chosen to participate in the Greater Des Moines’ Youth Leadership Initiative. The initiative of the Greater Des Moines Partnership provides sophomore or junior high school students with…Read More

Nov. 23 to 27: Festival of Trees & Lights

By user | July 13, 2016 |
Host: UnityPoint Health Foundation About: Festival of Trees & Lights is a five-day public event that is the main fundraiser for Blank Children’s Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees, entertainment, children’s activities, food, shopping…Read More

4 local restaurants earn wine designation, again

By user | July 13, 2016 |

Four Greater Des Moines restaurants have once again been recognized by Wine Spectator magazine as offering excellent wines. The magazine’s wine award of excellence has been issued to Splash Seafood Bar and Grill in downtown Des Moines, …

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