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Botanical Garden capital campaign receives $50,000 gift
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has announced the receipt of a $50,000 gift from the GuideOne Foundation as part of its “Welcome, Gather, Grow” capital campaign. The foundation selects organizations that share a common …
Read MoreWorld Food and Music Festival programming announced
The World Food and Music Festival has announced its 2025 programming. The festival will be Aug. 22-Aug. 24 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. There will be more than 50 food vendors representing …
Read MoreSeveral Iowa transportation projects move forward
The Iowa Transportation Commission met in Corning today and approved funding for several projects.
The commission approved $9.6 million for aviation programs:
The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $6.7 million for a variety of aviation safety…Read MoreIowa students receive scholarships for manufacturing training
Elevated Iowa, an Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation program, has awarded eight $500 scholarships to recent Iowa high school graduates who are pursuing manufacturing-related education at one of the state’s 15 community colleges. …
Read MoreBankers group-sponsored steer named 2025 state fair grand champion
Jimmy, a steer raised by Brenna …
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association to host Greater Des Moines Heart Ball
The American Heart Association will hold its 2026 Greater Des Moines Heart Ball on March 28, 2026, at the Community Choice Convention Center. The event, which aims to raise awareness and drive action on cardiovascular …
Read MoreInsane Impact opens Des Moines headquarters
Insane Impact, a national supplier of LED display solutions for rentals, purchases and installations, has …
Read MoreParry Labs expands in Marion
Parry Labs, a defense technology company, is expanding its footprint in Marion with a move to a larger space in Uptown Marion, doubling capacity and aiming to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure. The new …
Read MoreDes Moines Concours d’Elegance set for Sept. 7
The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, an annual automotive exhibition gala, marks its 25th anniversary this year with its 2025 event scheduled for Sept. 6-7. Held in downtown Des Moines, the Concours combines a display of …
Read MoreIowa education department awarded AmeriCorps funding
The Iowa Department of Education was awarded nearly $500,000 in competitive federal AmeriCorps funding through the Volunteer Iowa Commission. The grant will fund and expand Iowa’s Course to College statewide postsecondary education coaching program, which …
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