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CodaPet adds in-home pet euthanasia service in Des Moines
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CodaPet has expanded its at-home pet euthanasia network into Des Moines with a new licensed veterinarian, Dr. Jordan Marotz.
Alex Marinelli plans new Eastern Iowa wrestling training facility
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Four-time Iowa All-American Alex Marinelli has announced plans for a new Hawkeye Wrestling Academy life training center in Eastern Iowa, with naming rights and sponsorships now open to businesses.
Digi-Buzz offers free Q4 social media audits to Quad Cities small businesses
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Digi-Buzz is giving Quad Cities small businesses free social media audits through Oct. 31 to help them avoid visibility problems ahead of the holiday shopping rush.
Iowa family backs Lily Lawson in Baby of the Year contest
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Lily Lawson is competing in the 2026 Baby of the Year competition, and her Iowa family says a win would help fund her future while sending 10% of any prize money to a Des Moines-area nonprofit.
Iowa Summer Jam 9 returns to Wildwood with two nights of independent music
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Iowa Summer Jam 9 is set for July 11-12 in Wildwood, bringing two days of live performances, awards and multi-genre independent talent to the Midwest.
Women in Ag Tech returns to Tech Hub LIVE 2026 in Des Moines
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Women in Ag Tech will return July 20 as part of Tech Hub LIVE 2026 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, bringing together ag tech leaders for sessions on leadership, innovation and career growth.
Johnson Fitness & Wellness adds Nike Strength Equipment to U.S. lineup
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Johnson Fitness & Wellness is expanding its strength-training assortment with Nike Strength Equipment, starting this month at 25 U.S. stores and online.
TORQ founder Jake Baer finishes second in first Field of Dreams celebrity home run derby
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Jake Baer, founder and CEO of TORQ Sports, placed second at the first-ever celebrity home run derby at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, on Sept. 26. The event turned the iconic baseball location into a glowing night showcase and…
Goodguys brings Heartland Nationals to Des Moines for July 3-5 show
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association is taking over the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines July 3-5 for the 35th Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by FiTech Fuel Injection.
Tech Hub LIVE returns to Des Moines July 20-22 with ag tech ROI focus
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Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo will bring more than 60 speakers and 50 exhibitors to Des Moines, Iowa, July 20-22, 2026, as ag retailers and growers look for technology that can hold up under thin margins and trade uncertainty.
Muscatine launches sponsorship push for parks, sports tourism and wellness
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The City of Muscatine has launched its first formal community sponsorship initiative to support parks, recreation, sports tourism, public wellness and economic development.
LeBron James tops New Jersey sports search rankings
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A new regional search study puts LeBron James far ahead of other athletes in New Jersey, with more than 1.3 million annual searches.
Goodguys unveils 2027 event schedule with 14 stops nationwide
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Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has released its 2027 schedule, featuring 14 events across nine months in major car-culture markets from Scottsdale to Pleasanton to Fort Worth.
Fantasy sports market seen reaching $114.7B by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the fantasy sports market will grow from $30.5 billion in 2023 to $114.7 billion by 2033, driven by mobile adoption, league partnerships and broader use of digital gaming tools.
PR Consultants Group adds 13 firms to nationwide network
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PR Consultants Group said 13 independently owned PR firms in 13 markets and 12 states joined its network in 2026, expanding its reach in crisis communication, media relations and AI search influence.
Mary R.-A. Wanek releases memoir on faith and depression
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Mary R.-A. Wanek has released a memoir about her more than 40-year struggle with major depressive disorder, weaving together faith, medical care and personal recovery.
Donovan Group expands 24/7 school crisis support to Alaska and Oklahoma
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The Milwaukee-based Donovan Group added statewide education association partnerships in Alaska and Oklahoma, extending its round-the-clock crisis communication service to 15 states and more than 3,500 public school districts.
Divergent releases sophomore album Rev It Up
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Divergent has released its new album Rev It Up, a 10-track? project built from a decades-old friendship and recorded after the band reunited in 2024. The album leans into classic rock influences, with early singles already drawing more than 60,000…
Wixted & Company joins PR Consultants Group network
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PR Consultants Group added Des Moines-based Wixted & Company as its newest member and Iowa representative, expanding access to senior communications expertise across more than 50 U.S. markets.
Holstein Manufacturing nears 50 years of U.S. industrial equipment production
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Holstein Manufacturing is approaching its 50-year mark, highlighting nearly five decades of domestic industrial equipment production, fabrication and engineering support in Holstein, Iowa. The milestone underscores the company’s continued focus on…
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