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Des Moines Art Center receives grant from Henry Luce Foundation

The Des Moines Art Center has been awarded a $150,000 Responsive Grant from the Henry Luce Foundation’s American Art Program to support its upcoming exhibition, “Whisper to a Scream: Women Artists and Minimalism,” scheduled for …

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Latest Iowa fall colors report released

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has released its latest fall colors report, which tracks where leaf color changes are peaking. The Travel Iowa website has a list of trails and drives to take to …

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FemCity Des Moines announces change in leadership

FemCity Des Moines president Erin Huiatt announced she will be stepping down from her position after six years. Abby Martinez, owner and founder of Well Balanced Business, will take over the role. Martinez has served …

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Business Record names Angela Franklin the 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year

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The Business Record has named Des Moines University President Angela Franklin the 2025 Women of Influence Alum of the Year. The annual award was launched last year to celebrate one of the past …

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Iowa Architectural Foundation names 2025 Community Enhancement Award winners

The Iowa Architectural Foundation has named EMC Insurance Cos. and Mainframe Studios as recipients of its 2025 Community Enhancement Awards, which recognize organizations outside the architectural field whose investments improve the quality of life in …

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Best of Des Moines 2025: Learn about this year’s winners

As we do each year, we asked our readers to cast votes for what Des Moines has to offer in a variety of business-related categories. These people and organizations make up an ecosystem in our …

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Lead DSM expands leadership team

Lead DSM announced the addition of two new leaders to its team with the appointments of Mallory Riesberg as learning and programs director and Elizabeth Silva as operations manager. Riesberg, a graduate of the organization’s …

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Registration is now open for 2026 Des Moines Corporate Games

The 11th annual Des Moines Corporative Games will be held May-July 31, 2026. In 2025, 82 companies and over 15,000 employees participated in the games, including competitive sports, non-competitive events and community initiatives like blood …

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Oakridge Neighborhood to host Jazz Jewels & Jeans

Oakridge Neighborhood will hold its signature fundraiser Jazz, Jewels & Jeans from 6 to 9 p.m.  on Oct. 16 at The Loft DSM, 100 Indiana Ave. in Des Moines. The evening will feature jazz, cocktails …

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Cycling and trails study shows economic impact in 99 Iowa counties

Cycling and trail use in every Iowa county contributes significantly to local economies and workforce development, according to the Iowa Bicycle Coalition’s newly released Economic Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study Phase II, conducted by …

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