Arts and Culture

The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a top-rated cancer research charity, has named Shane Jacobson as its new chief executive officer. Jacobson, an Iowa State University alumnus and former vice president for development and alumni …

The Iowa Tourism Office has launched the Scenic Byways Passport, a free digital passport for travelers to discover the beauty of Iowa’s scenic byways and the unique attractions, shops and restaurants along the way, while …

The Iowa State Fair Grandstand Concert Series announced a return to the stands in 2021 with country artist Blake Shelton, who will perform Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. All concerts postponed from 2020 have been …

Insta-Pro International today announced that its president and CEO, Kevin Kacere, will retire on April 30. He will continue as a senior adviser to the board of directors through Oct. 31. The Grimes-based manufacturing company has …

Nominations for the 2021 Inspiring Women of Iowa are open until Jan. 17. The fifth annual event celebrates Iowa women of courage, confidence and character as well as those who make up the community support around them. …

The National Association of Women Business Owners Iowa will recognize three women next month for their influence on the local business community. The awards will be presented during the 2020 Celebration of Excellence, which will …

The Community Foundation of Marshall County announced a $200,000 Rebuild Marshalltown Fund matching grant award to Region Six Resource Partners for Downtown Revitalization, to address remaining damage from the 2018 tornado. Region Six will be …

To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Oakridge Neighborhood, artist Robert Moore is having a special one-night display on New Year’s Eve. The project, 50 Faces of Oakridge, will be projected on the three-story side …