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Update: Overnight closures on westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway now scheduled for Oct. 18
Iowa Department Of Transportation
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Oct. 15, 2026 — Crews will now close westbound Interstate 80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) overnight from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. only on Sunday night, Oct. 18, until Monday morning, Oct....
Update: Overnight closures on westbound I-80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway now scheduled for Oct. 18
Iowa Department Of Transportation
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Oct. 15, 2026 — Crews will now close westbound Interstate 80 between the Southwest Mixmaster and Grand Prairie Parkway (Exit 118) overnight from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. only on Sunday night, Oct. 18, until Monday morning, Oct....
Course to College & Career Regional Gatherings grow Iowa’s College and Career Going Culture
Iowa Department Of Education
As students in Iowa’s schools continue to explore and evaluate opportunities after high school, many of their school counselors and college and career transition counselors (CCTCs) gathered for a day of strategizing on how to serve those students...
State Awards $385,000 in Grants to 15 Rural Iowa Communities
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
October 13, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $385,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 15 rural communities across the state.
Shop Iowa Day Returns October 14: A Statewide Celebration of Shopping Local
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
October 13, 2026 — Mark your calendars: Shop Iowa Day returns Wednesday, October 14, 2026! Now in its fifth year, Shop Iowa unites small businesses and communities across the state for a day built around shopping local and supporting Iowa small...
CodaPet expands compassionate in-home pet euthanasia services in Des Moines, IA
EIN Presswire
The veterinarian-owned startup empowers a network of veterinarians who provide in-home euthanasia to ease the passing of pets at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Media Advisory: Media invited to Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway exhibit panel unveiling at Iowa DOT headquarters
Iowa Department Of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 12, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation and project partners will unveil a new Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway exhibit panel on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, on the grounds of the Iowa DOT headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way,...
Media Advisory: Media invited to Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway exhibit panel unveiling at Iowa DOT headquarters
Iowa Department Of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 12, 2026 – The Iowa Department of Transportation and project partners will unveil a new Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway exhibit panel on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, on the grounds of the Iowa DOT headquarters at 800 Lincoln Way,...
Read the September Report
Iowa Workforce Development
Iowa Workforce Development Communications For Immediate Release Date: October 15, 2026 Contact: Jesse Dougherty Telephone: 515-725-5487 Email: [email protected] Printer Friendly Version of September 2026 Release (PDF) (157.18 KB) .pdf DES MOINES,...
State Awards $385,000 in Grants to 15 Rural Iowa Communities
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
October 13, 2026 (DES MOINES, IA) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today announced $385,000 in Empower Rural Iowa grants supporting 15 rural communities across the state.
Gov. Reynolds invites Iowans to attend America's Harvest Festival, announces nationally acclaimed country artists to headline statewide celebration
Office Of The Governor Of Iowa
Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that America’s Harvest Festival—Iowa’s admission-free celebration of America’s 250th anniversary—will include a free country music concert, special opening ceremonies, family-friendly experiences, interactive...
Shop Iowa Day Returns October 14: A Statewide Celebration of Shopping Local
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
October 13, 2026 — Mark your calendars: Shop Iowa Day returns Wednesday, October 14, 2026! Now in its fifth year, Shop Iowa unites small businesses and communities across the state for a day built around shopping local and supporting Iowa small...
Alliant Appoints Joseph Byrum as Chief Data and Engineering Officer to Advance Data Strategy and Innovation
EIN Presswire
Data and AI innovator joins Alliant's executive team as the company scales its people-based data technologies ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, October 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Alliant, the leading provider of consumer data and intelligence...
Westbound I-35/80 Closures in Des Moines Begin Oct. 16 for Saylor Creek Bridge Repairs
Iowa Department Of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 7, 2026 – Significant weekend closures on Interstate 35/80 in Des Moines will begin Friday, Oct. 16, to complete necessary bridge deck patching on the Saylor Creek Bridge, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s...
Westbound I-35/80 Closures in Des Moines Begin Oct. 16 for Saylor Creek Bridge Repairs
Iowa Department Of Transportation
AMES, Iowa – Oct. 7, 2026 – Significant weekend closures on Interstate 35/80 in Des Moines will begin Friday, Oct. 16, to complete necessary bridge deck patching on the Saylor Creek Bridge, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s...
Secretary Naig Invites Community Meat Lockers to Apply for Choose Iowa Butchery Equipment Grants
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Small-scale meat processors and custom lockers are eligible for funding to purchase equipment that expands processing capacity DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 12, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today invited small-scale meat processors and...
St. Louis Blues Unveil Thursday Night Blues Package Of 10 Over-The-Air Games Simulcasting On St. Louis’ First Alert ABC and 10 Other Gray Media Markets During the 2026-27 Season
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The St. Louis Blues and Gray Media today announced a multi-year partnership to simulcast 10 select Blue Note+ telecasts over-the-air on First Alert ABC in St. Louis and in 10 other markets across the...
Iowa leads the nation in early Rural Health Transformation progress, obligating $209,040,063.71 in the first-year award
Iowa Department Of Health & Human Services
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa has reached a milestone moment in implementing their Rural Health Transformation initiative - Healthy Hometowns.
FirstLight Home Care of West Des Moines Opens, Bringing Personalized, Family-Owned In-Home Care to Central Iowa
EIN Presswire
Isaac & Courtney Miller launch a locally owned agency built on a boutique, relationship-driven approach to care and family commitment to serving the community.
Iowa Finance Authority Earns National Award for Homeownership Marketing
Iowa Economic Development & Finance Authority
DES MOINES — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) today received a national award from the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) for its homeownership marketing, which uses real Iowa homebuyer stories to inspire prospective buyers and...
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