Arts and Culture

A Des Moines organization that helps Americans get involved with people from other countries is merging with a Washington, D.C. group that mobilizes American businesses and workers to help create economic growth abroad.

The U.S. …

The Iowa State Fair has teamed up with Google Inc. to bring a new perspective on the fair. During the fair, Google will capture events and post videos each day that will be broadcast on …

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, which ended June 30, Meredith Corp. saw a 6 percent increase in revenues and a 2 percent increase in earnings per share from the prior year.

The company …

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has named Des Moines the best place for families in the United States, according to a release.

The magazine made the announcement as part of its Best Places to Live for …

Marc DeCarlo and Ray Lampe, known as “Dr. BBQ,” have been announced as the first two chefs for Iowa’s Premier Beer, Wine and Food Expo, held in November.

The event is sponsored by Hy Vee …

Bill Riley Jr. will step into the position his father once held as the host of Iowa Public Television’s state fair coverage, the network announced today.

Riley has previously hosted the Bill Riley Talent Search …

Single tickets for the upcoming season of the Civic Music Association will go on sale on Aug. 6, according to a release.

Season subscriptions are also still available. Prices for shows, held in Sheslow Auditorium …

The Downtown Farmers Market is teaming up with students from the Hoyt Middle School Summer Camp program July 21 for the Healthy Chef Cooking Challenge. The kid-friendly cooking program aims to help middle school students …

This August, the Iowa African-American Hall of Fame will induct six new members. Founded in 1995, it recognizes the outstanding achievements of African-Americans with respect to enhancing the quality of life for all Iowans.

Now …