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Names make it tough to ignore human impact of news

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Names make it tough to ignore human impact of news

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County attorneys, one school looks at initial impacts of Iowa's 2024 absenteeism law

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County attorneys, one school looks at initial impacts of Iowa's 2024 absenteeism law

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The 2024 chronic absenteeism law outlined a three tiered system to help keep kids returning to the classroomFirst, parents and county attorneys would be notifie Read Article

Des Moines Art Center Announces Jonathan deLima as Director of Installations

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Des Moines Art Center Announces Jonathan deLima as Director of Installations

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United Way of Central Iowa Announces New Board Leadership

The United Way of Central Iowa board of directors has announced the appointment of a new board chair, Monica Friedman, and seven new board members, who began their two-year terms on July 1. Friedman is executive vice president and chief human resources officer at LCS. The new members will serve as volunteer leaders and provides…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston See the Story

STRIKING NEW MURAL UNVEILED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES

GREATER DES MOINES, IA (July 10, 2025) – Elevator and Operation Downtown, in partnership with the Greater Des Moines Partnership, announced today the completion of a vibrant new mural called “City in Color” that transforms Downtown Des Moines (DSM)’s artistic landscape. The stunning public art installation, created by renowned local artist Van Holmgren and in consultation with Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design, now graces the exterior wall of Eleva…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

Johnston honors outgoing coach Michael Barta

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Iowa fire departments can train at new facility built by the state - Radio Iowa

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The Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau now has a state-of-the-art training tower at Camp Dodge in Johnston. State Fire Marshal Dan Brown’s office oversees the Training Bureau, which he says has been around for about 100 years. “During that one hundred year history, we’ve never had a permanent training facility like this, never had a […]Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

The business of malls

The Jordan Creek Mall continues to experience success in the age of online retail, boasting a 99% occupancy rate. Photo by Cyote Williams Popularity and ease of access have made online retailers increasingly attractive for shoppers. According to Shopify, an e-commerce site where businesses can sell their products, global e-commerce sales are forecast to grow from $5.13 trillion in 2022 to $8.09 trillion by 2028. That’s a lot of money, and a good…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

Park positive. Good tippers. Big trees. A $300K median home price. And Iowa… works?

Park place. Des Moines continues to be a solid destination for those looking to live within walking distance to a park. According to Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit that helps create parks and protect public land, 75% of Des Moines residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park. The national average of the 100 most populous cities is 76%, while the national average for all urban cities and towns in the U.S. is 57%. It also sa…Trees · Johnston Read Article

We will all be dead by 2030, credentialed forecast on artificial intelligence predicts

Photography by Jason Walsmith The opening line of AI 2027, a forecast about the exponential explosion of artificial intelligence, is jaw-dropping. “We predict the impact of superhuman AI over the next decade will be enormous, exceeding that of the industrial revolution.” But as the forecast from insiders in the artificial intelligence industry continues, that first line diminishes into the mild and blithe and unforgettable past. It becomes a dis…Artificial Intelligence · Johnston Read Article

Great shows offered in June

Alicia Kodá Scott as Becky, Hannah Zepeda as Jenna, and Emily Devick as Dawn in the Playhouse production “Waitress.” Photo credit: Brett Isenberger Photography The Des Moines Playhouse has developed a strong tradition of a summer musical, adding a roster of collegiate talent home for the summer to their shows. Their summer musical tradition continues with “Waitress,” the multiple 2016 Tony Award nominee in a year when it was up against a rich po…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article