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Des Moines to host 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament

Des Moines has been selected to host the 2025 National Speech & Debate Tournament for the second year in a row. The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA), headquartered in West Des Moines, is celebrating …

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Jeff Chelesvig to retire from Des Moines Performing Arts

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Jeff Chelesvig, the president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA), is retiring. He will remain in the role until Aug. 31 while the board of directors for DMPA conducts a national …

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Ballerina Misty Copeland named 2025 Bucksbaum Lecture speaker

Drake University has named ballerina Misty Copeland as the featured speaker for its 2025 Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. on April 2 at the Knapp Center. Copeland, an award-winning ballet dancer, co-founded Life …

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Soccer stadium project awarded $5M Destination Iowa grant

The proposed Pro Iowa Soccer Stadium and Global Plaza has been awarded a $5 million grant from the state’s Destination Iowa program. File photo

The Iowa Economic Development Authority board voted today to award a …

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Fifth annual Day of Kindness proclaimed as Feb. 28

Gov. Kim Reynolds and West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble have announced that Feb. 28 will be the fifth annual Day of Kindness. The event was created by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce’s …

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West Des Moines Historical Society to host trivia night

The West Des Moines Historical Society (WDMHS) announced that it will host a trivia night fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 23 at the RecPlex, 6500 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines, to …

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City of Des Moines launches Engage DSM: Resident Academy

Registration is now open for the Engage DSM: Resident Academy, a new six-week civic engagement program aiming to give Des Moines residents an inside look at how the city runs. During the academy, residents will …

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Iowa Safe Schools name keynote for Employee Resource Group Conference

Iowa Safe Schools has announced Michael Bach as the keynote of the second annual “Aspire to Inspire” employee resource group (ERG) conference, scheduled for Friday at Drake University. Bach is an author, speaker and the …

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West Des Moines mayor launches Race to 72,000 for the WDM food pantry

West Des Moines Mayor Russ Trimble has launched the Race to 72,000, an initiative that aims to collect 72,000 donated canned goods for the West Des Moines Human Services Food Pantry. Throughout February, teams will …

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State Historical Society introduces new tech to improve accessibility for visitors

The State Historical Society of Iowa has implemented NaviLens technology to improve accessibility for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Through a smartphone app, visitors can scan digital codes, which are similar to …