The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs impacts Iowans through the State Historical Society of Iowa, the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa – State Office of Media Production. It engages Iowans by elevating the role arts, history and culture play as an economic driver, a catalyst for the creative sector, and a key ingredient in […]
Central Iowa’s music industry accounts for more than 1,300 jobs in the area, adding more than $39 million in labor income and $65 million in regional value, according to the Central Iowa Music Economy Study. The survey was commissioned by the Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) with research done by Iowa State University economics professor […]
Cultivation Corridor recognized for its vision by Vilsack, Branstad and local community leaders Today, the Capital Corridor, one of the eleven capitals of the Capital Crossroads vision plan, was unveiled to the community and nearly 200 guests as the Cultivation Corridor. Top national, state and community leaders gathered at the World Food Prize Hall of […]
The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced today, on behalf of Capital Crossroads: A Vision for Greater Des Moines & Central Iowa, Brent Willett, CEcD will serve as Executive Director of the new Capital Corridor initiative. He will begin his duties on April 14, 2014. “The opportunity to lead the efforts of the Capital Corridor initiative […]
Wednesday, March 5 Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens Willow Room 400 Robert Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. GREATER DES MOINES – Volunteer leaders will gather Wednesday morning, March 5, 2014, to share a quarterly update on strategy progress for the five-year regional vision plan, Capital Crossroads: A Vision for Greater […]
Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the State of Iowa has received final documents from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the approval of the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan waivers. The waiver was finalized on Monday, December 30, 2013. “This bipartisan, innovative plan fits the needs of […]
As part of the Capital Crossroads five-year regional vision plan, the Social Capital Committee has developed an inter-generational mentorship program called Community Connect: Mentors Inspiring Success and is pleased to announce those selected as participants in 2014. Community Connect sustains and expands leadership throughout the region by inspiring future leaders and givers through meaningful and […]
DART Central Station has been certified LEED Platinum, the highest certification of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Rating System of the U.S. Green Building Council. “The Greater Des Moines region is striving to be a more sustainable community, and we’re proud to offer DART Central Station as a visible symbol of that […]
Monday, August 5, 2013 3:30 – 5 p.m. Des Moines Area MPO, 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way, Suite 200 Downtown Des Moines What role does walkability play in the vibrancy of a community? Why is it important to invest in walkable communities? What are the characteristics of walkability, and how can we get started? Join the […]
Kyle and Sharon Krause plan to create the next pieces of commercial art alongside the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The Kum & Go owners have plans for four properties along the park. Their project, called Locust Plaza, includes restoring 1420 and 1430 Locust St., buildings that once housed dealerships in Des Moines’ downtown auto row. Todd Millang at CBRE […]
