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Danforth Lecture Series presented by the Chemistry Department

By Press release submission | Feb 15, 2022

Danforth Lecture Series

Evelyn K. Davis Center Partnership with GreenState Credit Union will Increase Multilingual Financial Education Services

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2022

DMACC’s Evelyn K. Davis Center (EKDC) and GreenState Credit Union have teamed up to provide multilingual financial education opportunities and services for refugee and immigrant communities in the Des Moines Metro area.

Kirkwood Safety Conference Set for Feb. 22

By Press release submission | Feb 14, 2022

Kirkwood Community College will hold the annual Kirkwood Safety Conference, formerly the East Central Iowa Safety and Health Conference, on Tuesday, February 22, at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids.

American Legion Post 111 Annual Chili Cook-off on Feb 19

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2022

American Legion Post 111 Annual Chili Cook-off

Farm Decisions 2022: Grain Marketing Meetings in Central IA on February 16

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2022

Join the ISU Extrension program to help you make a better informed decision about the upcoming Farm Bill Program.

Grinnell College presents Smithsonian poster exhibition “City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People’s Campaign” at the Drake Community Library

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2022

The current poster exhibition displayed at the Drake Community Library from the Smithsonian honors the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final and most ambitious vision that each U.S. citizen have equal access to economic opportunities and the American dream.

Sell Your Products at the Sweet Corn Serenade Craft & Vendor Fair!

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2022

Oskaloosa Main Street's annual Sweet Corn Serenade brings 3,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for fresh-cooked sweet corn and live music.

Notice of Public Hearing - Proposed Property Tax Levy

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2022

Per new State Code of Iowa 384.15A, the City of Newton is posting notice of a public hearing occurring on Monday, February 21 at 6 p.m. for the Proposed Maximum Levy for fiscal year 2023.

Youth Policy Institute of Iowa Partners with DMACC to Increase Financial Education

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2022

A new partnership between Youth Policy Institute of Iowa (YPII) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) will mean greater financial success for many Iowa youth who have been in foster care.

Alumni Guided Cruise Through Florida's Scenic Waters on March 5

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

Alumni Guided Cruise Through Florida's Scenic Waters

Stew Makerspace: Workshop Laser Engraving on February 16

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2022

Workshop Laser Engraving

Kinetic Edge Free Screening Day on Feb 15

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2022

Kinetic Edge Free Screening Day

Academic Video Online (AVON)

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2022

The Academic Video Online (AVON) is the most comprehensive streaming video source available to libraries.

New DMACC Degree Set to Prepare the Next Generation of Firefighters

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2022

DMACC Emergency Response AAS degree combines certifications in firefighting and paramedic.

SnowShoeing and Soup on February 16

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2022

Bundle up and join naturalist Emily Herring as we brave the cold and spend the evening snowshoeing the trails of Grimes Farm.

American Legion Post 111 Annual Chili Cook-off on Feb 19

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2022

American Legion Post 111 Annual Chili Cook-off

We're Looking for Art Vendors for Art on the Square!

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2022

Join Oskaloosa Main Street for Art on the Square, one of Iowa’s oldest continuing art festivals.

Jasper County Community Health Needs Assessment 2022

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2022

MercyOne Newton Medical Center and Jasper County Public Health are working together with other community health providers to update the Jasper County Community Health Needs Assessment.