Arts and Culture

ChildServe, a pediatric specialty health care nonprofit, has named Prairie Meadows and Jill Lundberg and her husband, the late John Lundberg, as the 2020 ChildServe Champions. The award recognizes the organization’s most devoted supporters for advancing the …

Oakridge Neighborhood has received a $10,500 grant from John Deere Des Moines Operations to support the nonprofit’s STEAM youth education programs. The STEAM program bridges science, technology, engineering and math education with arts curriculum for …

Bank of America has named the Des Moines-based education nonprofit By Degrees Foundation as a Neighborhood Champion. As part of the grand funding and leadership training program, By Degrees Foundation will receive $50,000 in grant support and …

This year’s Festival of Trees & Lights to benefit patients and families at Blank Children’s Hospital is going virtual with the help of a downloadable app for your smartphone or tablet. The app is available …

Ten inspired volunteers “braved the shave” during the 15th Annual St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event hosted by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Co. of Iowa. The West Des Moines-based insurer announced that the Oct. 20 event …

Izaah Knox, executive director of Urban Dreams, was named the 2020 Capital Crossroads Vision Award winner during the organization’s quarterly meeting today. The award recognizes individuals who work within the Capital Crossroads leadership team and …

The Des Moines Playhouse will be presenting “Miracle on 34th Street,” with both in-person and livestream options for audiences. The announcement follows the Playhouse’s return to live theater this fall after offering drive-in-style performances over the summer. …