32nd Kuemper Ball surpasses fundraising goal for 2016

Over 3,500 donors contributed to the mission behind the 32nd Annual Kuemper Ball which took place Saturday night. A total of $685,432.11 was raised, exceeding last year’s total, in support of providing students with a Catholic Education. Co-Chair

Carroll Makes Top 10 Places To Retire

We all know that our area is a great place to work and play, but according to a recent study by SmartAsset, we are also ranked as one of the best places to retire. Area communities were

Simon Estes Visiting Professor At DMACC Ankeny

Des Moines Area Community College is pleased to announce that renowned bass-baritone, Dr. Simon Estes, will be a visiting professor of music at the Ankeny campus beginning in the fall of 2016. Dr. Estes has performed with

SMCH Celebrates Volunteers

PHOTO CAPTION: Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Auxiliary President Mary Sporleder (far right) presents the Auxiliary’s annual contribution to the hospital during their appreciation luncheon. Pictured with Mary is (left to right) Danielle Evans, Auxiliary Coordinator, Cindy Carstens,

Public Invited To Free Main Street Documentary In Jefferson

Jefferson Matters: Main Street is inviting everyone to a free viewing of “Urban Century: America’s Return to Main Street.” The documentary, filmed in 2014, is directly related to the goals of historic preservation and transformation of the

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and during this time, members of the mental health community across the country are not only working to educate, but are also redoubling their efforts to help the one in five

IALF Schedules Summer Workshops For Teachers

The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation, along with several partnering organizations, will be offering two-day professional development workshops for teachers across the state throughout the entire summer. The workshops are designed to help teachers apply the newly adopted