Thousands of hand-carved pumpkins, larger-than-life illuminated displays and family-friendly Halloween fun arrive at Lauridsen Amphitheater October 9–31 DES MOINES, Iowa — October 7, 2026 — This October, Water Works Park will glow in a whole new way as Pumpkins After Dark brings its award-winning Halloween experience to Des Moines for the first
Read More →JOHNSTON, IOWA (October 6, 2026) – Do you bleed blue? Show off your Drake Bulldog pride AND save lives in your community at our upcoming Bulldog Football Blood Drive at the Knapp Center on October 26, 2026, from 12 pm – 4 pm. “Drake Football is proud to partner with
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (October 6, 2026) – The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has received a $20,000 donation from Sammons Financial Group to support its Pineapple Program, an access initiative designed to reduce financial barriers to experiencing the Garden. Named after the pineapple, a universal symbol of welcome and
Read More →Barry Braver, DO, recognized with trustee emeritus status following years of service to the university by Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences WEST DES MOINES, IA (10/05/2026) Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees and recognized longtime trustee Barry
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (October 5, 2026) — R&R Realty Group (R&R) will showcase original digital artwork created by Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) graphic design students on the large-scale video wall at R&R’s Arcadia building throughout October in recognition of National Arts & Humanities Month. R&R installed the
Read More →Nearly 10,000-square-foot facility would expand arts education, exhibitions, and community programming. Ankeny, Iowa — October 5, 2026 — The Ankeny Art Center today announced plans to create a new, purpose-built Art Center in Uptown Ankeny, marking an important next chapter in the nonprofit organization’s more than 40-year history. The proposed
Read More →BONDURANT, Iowa – The City of Bondurant celebrated the groundbreaking of Silo Commons, a new outdoor amphitheater and event lawn that will serve as a centerpiece of the community’s emerging Grain District entertainment destination. The groundbreaking marked another significant step in the transformation of the former 25-acre Landus Cooperative site
Read More →The fifth Reimagining Education project enters the construction phase. Des Moines Public Schools celebrated the start of a new classroom addition at Studebaker Elementary School during a groundbreaking ceremony on October 5. Students, families, staff, district leaders and construction partners gathered at the school to mark another milestone
Read More →A Season for Gratitude at a Growing Farm Starting a farm is a long-term project. Trees are planted years before they produce much fruit. Fields take time to establish. Every season teaches you something about the land, what grows well there, and what you want the farm to become. Our
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Wolves announced today that the team has acquired the returning player rights of forward Payton Sandfort from the Oklahoma City Blue in exchange for the returning player rights of guard Nojel Eastern and a first-round pick in the 2027 NBA G League Draft from
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