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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 …

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2025 Iowa Craft Brew Festival tickets now available

Tickets are now available for the 2025 Iowa Craft Brew Festival, which will be held from 1-4 p.m. June 7 at Water Works Park in Des Moines. Each festival ticket will include unlimited samples, a …

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Report: Cycling, trail use contribute $1.4 billion annually to Iowa economy

Cycling and trail use in Iowa contribute at least $1.4 billion annually in economic activity for the state, according to a new study by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit organization that advocates for bicycling …

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Jim and Allison Fleming named 2025 Bravo Award honorees

Bravo Greater Des Moines will recognize Jim and Allison Fleming as the Bravo Award recipients at its awards gala on Feb. 8 at the EMC Expo Center. The award recognizes a person, family or foundation …

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Des Moines Art Center, Mary Miss reach settlement over ‘Greenwood Pond: Double Site’

The Des Moines Art Center and artist Mary Miss have reached a settlement in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by Miss in 2024 over the art center’s plan to remove her artwork “Greenwood Pond: …

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Des Moines Metro Opera’s Michael Egel nationally recognized by Musical America

Michael Egel, the Des Moines Metro Opera’s (DMMO) Linda Koehn General and Artistic Director, has been recognized as one of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of the Year. The national award honors professionals who demonstrate …

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Smithsonian traveling exhibition comes to Newton

The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition “Spark! Places of Innovation” is on display at Legacy Plaza in Newton until Jan. 30. The exhibition, part of the Museum on Main Street program, highlights how small towns across …

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One more thing with retired news anchor, journalist and Central College alumnus Harry Smith

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When I interviewed Harry Smith in October on the Central College campus in Pella, the focus was his class on curiosity he was teaching at his alma mater. But naturally, the …

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xBk Live launches Creative Entrepreneurship Program

xBk Live, a Des Moines music venue, has announced the launch of a 12-month Creative Entrepreneurship Program to help local performing artists, musicians and songwriters start new businesses. The program will launch in February 2025 …