28 May 2026

The Iowa Craft Brew Festival Returns June 6 to Celebrate Iowa Craft Beverage Community

By Makala Kafer

DES MOINES, IOWA — The Iowa Brewers Guild is gearing up for the return of the Iowa Craft Brew Festival on Saturday, June 6, 12-4PM, at Water Works Park in Des Moines. The festival will once again bring together breweries, cideries, wineries, distilleries, and craft beverage enthusiasts from across the state for an afternoon centered around connection, conversation, and community.

29 Jan 2025

1000 Friends of Iowa Releases “Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment Comparison” Report

By Makala Kafer

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2025) — 1000 Friends of Iowa announced today the release of the Vulnerable Road User Safety Assessment (VRUSA) Comparison Report. Created through a collaborative effort by Midwest non-profits within the RE-AMP network, this report examines how state departments of transportation are improving their efforts to ensure the safety of people who walk, bike, and roll on our streets. The findings aim to drive meaningful change and safer road conditions for all.

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