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Harkin Institute launches podcast

The Harkin Institute has announced it is launching a podcast titled “Canary in a Cornfield.” The podcast, hosted by Adam Shriver, the Harkin Institute’s director of wellness and nutrition, will explore how the policies that …

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Officials to outline support, services plan for older adults, caregivers at state conference

The Iowa State Conference on Aging will be Aug. 8 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, bringing together health care providers, housing professionals, nonprofits, policy leaders and innovators in aging services to discuss strategies and solutions …

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New ICON trailhead breaks ground at Gray’s Lake

Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham speaks at the trailhead groundbreaking on Tuesday at Gray’s Lake. Photo by Gigi Wood.

Community and business leaders gathered at Gray’s Lake Park off Fleur Drive on Tuesday …

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Scheduling conflict prompted Oktoberfest’s move from Des Moines to Ankeny

After nearly two decades in downtown Des Moines, Oktoberfest’s organizer is relocating the event to Ankeny.

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The impetus for the move is a scheduling conflict with Des Moines Water Works Park, its previous …

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Des Moines Menace selected to host first two rounds of USL League Two playoffs

The Des Moines Menace have announced the team has been selected as a host team for the first two rounds of the 2025 USL League Two playoffs. Thirty-two teams have qualified for the single elimination-style …

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Northside Market returns to Highland Park neighborhood Sunday

The Highland Park Business District has announced the return of Northside Market on Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 70 local makers and artists offering a range …

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Iowa’s State Historical Society hires new curator

Hanna Howard has been named the State Historical Society of Iowa’s new state and museum curator, the group announced. Howard previously was coordinator for Iowa’s National History Day. In that role, she coordinated regional, state …

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Wells Fargo Arena officially becomes Casey’s Center

Darren Rebelez, Casey’s president and CEO, addresses a crowd during a ceremony on July 1 making the arena’s new name official. Photo by Gigi Wood

New interior signage was unveiled at Casey’s Center today in …

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West Des Moines Leadership Academy 2025-26 class announced

The West Des Moines Leadership Academy has announced 42 leaders who will participate in the program’s 2025-2026 class. The nine-month program aims to guide participants through experiential learning, critical thinking and a community impact project. …

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Leadership Iowa graduates 40

Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, has announced it graduated 40 participants in its 2024-25 class. A formal graduation ceremony took place on June 12 during the …