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World Food and Music Festival programming announced

The World Food and Music Festival has announced its 2025 programming. The festival will be Aug. 22-Aug. 24 at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. There will be more than 50 food vendors representing …

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Bankers group-sponsored steer named 2025 state fair grand champion

WHO-AM radio Morning Show host Jeff Angelo and Brenna Thie with Jimmy, the Iowa State Fair’s 2025 Governor’s Charity Steer Show Grand Champion. Photo courtesy of Iowa Bankers Association

Jimmy, a steer raised by Brenna …

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American Heart Association to host Greater Des Moines Heart Ball

The American Heart Association will hold its 2026 Greater Des Moines Heart Ball on March 28, 2026, at the Community Choice Convention Center. The event, which aims to raise awareness and drive action on cardiovascular …

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Des Moines Concours d’Elegance set for Sept. 7

The Des Moines Concours d’Elegance, an annual automotive exhibition gala, marks its 25th anniversary this year with its 2025 event scheduled for Sept. 6-7.  Held in downtown Des Moines, the Concours combines a display of …

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Austad’s Golf to headline 2025 Iowa Family Business Conference in Des Moines

The fifth annual Iowa Family Business Conference will feature Dave and Ryan Austad, father-and-son leaders of Austad’s Golf, as keynote speakers. As stewards of a third-generation family enterprise, the Austads will share how they’ve weathered …

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Principal Charity Classic raised record $10.6 million at 2025 tournament

The Principal Charity Classic announced the 2025 tournament raised a record $10.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA Tour Champions event in Des Moines has raised more than $73 million for Iowa …

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A Closer Look: Keshia Meissner

Keshia Meissner’s move to the Salisbury House five years ago was already a big switch after a career in health and human services nonprofits. Then, throw in the pandemic as well.

She started as executive …

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Nonprofit signs Iowa’s first high school NIL athlete

Des Moines-based nonprofit Back 2 School Iowa announced it has signed a Name, Image and Likeness partnership with Jayden McGregory, a West Des Moines Valley football player. McGregory will serve as the lead community ambassador …

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Heart of Iowa Nature Trail completion connects five communities in Story County

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The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail in Story County is now complete, connecting the communities of Slater, Huxley, Cambridge, Maxwell and Collins with 21 miles of continuous pavement.

The …

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Nine Iowans receive State Historical Society’s Excellence in History awards

The State Historical Society of Iowa presented its annual Excellence in History Awards during a recent ceremony in Des Moines, recognizing outstanding contributions to the state’s history in several categories. Kenneth Quinn, former U.S. ambassador …