03 Dec 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Mini Medical School Opens Registration

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — High-school students curious about a career in health-care can now register for Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School.

The program, offered at no cost, is held on Tuesday evenings in February 2026, 6-7:30PM, at DMU's campus, 8025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines.

03 Dec 2025

Tapestry Farms Launches Holiday Gift Line Featuring Baklava, Flowers, and Fresh, Local Vegetables

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — Tapestry Farms is celebrating the season of giving with the launch of its expanded product line, featuring handmade baklava, fresh flower arrangements, and locally-grown vegetables — available as both one-time holiday purchases and 2026 subscriptions.

03 Dec 2025

Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12 Million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Support Housing Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 3, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has announced $12.2 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to strengthen local housing initiatives.

02 Dec 2025

Dell Technologies and Discovery Education Launch New Initiative to Prepare Students for In-Demand IT Careers

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (December 2, 2025) — 

02 Dec 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Completes Work in All 99 Counties

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she has completed work in all 99 Iowa counties. She met with Iowans from every corner of the state holding roundtable discussions, working with law enforcement and prosecutors, touring businesses, and holding community conversations.

02 Dec 2025

America’s Four Military Aid Societies Call on All Americans to Help Raise Critical Funds for Service Members and their Families in Need on #GivingTuesday

By Merit Pages

LANHAM, MARYLAND (December 2, 2025) — For #GivingTuesday, 

02 Dec 2025

Monmouth College's Annual “Christmas at Monmouth” Concert Set for December 6 in Dahl Chapel

By Barry McNamara

Monmouth's chaplain, the Rev Dr John Huxtable, addresses the large Dahl Chapel audience during a recent "Christmas at Monmouth" program

02 Dec 2025

Roby Smith Announces Candidacy for Second Term as Iowa’s State Treasurer

By Merit Pages

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2025) — Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith, a seasoned financial leader, has announced he will seek re-election to a second term as State Treasurer. Smith, who was first elected to the position in 2022, is committed to continuing his work to enhance Iowa’s financial stability of public funds, improve fiscal transparency, and expand financial literacy across the state.

02 Dec 2025

Augustana College Presents "Season of Light" December 6-12

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 2, 2025) — Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium will present its annual holiday planetarium show, Season of Light, on December 6-12.

Shows will be offered Saturday and Sunday at 2PM and 3PM, and weekdays at 7PM. Doors will open fifteen minutes before each show. Latecomers will not be admitted. The program is not recommended for children ages seven and under.

02 Dec 2025

Iowa Pork, Fareway Serve Up Bacon and Hope on Giving Tuesday

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2025) — Community leaders, Fareway Stores, and the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) have joined Central Iowa Shelter and Services (CISS) for the ninth-annual Giving Tuesday breakfast, preparing and serving hundreds of warm meals to individuals experiencing homelessness across three Iowa communities.

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