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Des Moines to host 2025 National Senior Games

The National Senior Games Association announced the National Senior Games will take place in Des Moines in 2025. The National Senior Games is the largest multisport championship event in the world for adults 50 and …

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State Historical Society of Iowa awards grants to 24 Iowa communities

The State Historical Society of Iowa has awarded nearly $600,000 in grants to preserve Iowa’s historical collections and country schools, invest in communities through historic preservation and promote Iowa history. The grants support 26 projects …

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Opera trailer catches fire

During the Des Moines Metro Opera’s performance of “Carmen” on July 11, an understudy jumped into the bullfighter’s role after an electrical fire flared up in the original star’s trailer and destroyed most of its …

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Grimes is named an Iowa Great Place

The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Great Places Citizen Advisory Board designated Grimes as an Iowa Great Place. The designation recognizes communities dedicated to improving their quality of life and quality of place. “From …

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ICON Water Trails receives Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant for Fleur Drive site

ICON Water Trails received a $425,000 Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant for its future Fleur Drive site. The Learn & Play access point is one of three whitewater features planned for ICON’s downtown run. With the …

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Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Athene Pedestrian Bridge

This rendering shows the Athene Pedestrian Bridge, which is planned to span the Raccoon River in West Des Moines. Rendering courtesy of ShiveHattery Architecture Engineering

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday for the Athene …

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Brenton Slough acquired by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

An aerial photo of the Brenton Slough, which has been purchased by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Photo courtesy of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is acquiring a 1,114-acre area that straddles …

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West YP’s inaugural golf tournament to benefit West Des Moines Community Foundation

West YP, a young professional workforce development program, in collaboration with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, will hold the inaugural YP Open golf tournament on Sept. 29 at Legacy Golf Course. The event …

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Young Professionals Connection Annual Gala to be held in August

The Young Professionals Connection’s Annual Gala will be held Aug. 5 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Conservatory in downtown Des Moines. Keynote speakers Bridget Cravens-Neely, CEO of Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Central …

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Cultural affairs department undergoes reorganization, releases impact report

As part of Iowa’s state government reorganization, effective July 1, the divisions of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs are now organized under two different departments. The Iowa Arts Council, Produce Iowa-State Office of Film …