Typically, this coveted list of new foods is held and released later in July, but this year, in celebration of National Fair Food Day, the entire list of new foods has been released.… MORE
Category Archives: Local News
Poppy The Giraffe Makes Debut
Just in time for the ‘longest’ day of the year, Blank Park Zoo officials announced today that a new ‘tall’ animal is available for visits at Blank Park Zoo. Poppy is a one-year-old female giraffe that recently arrived at the Blumenthal Giraffe Pavilion at Blank Park Zoo.… MORE
Blood Emergency Readiness Corps Activated
On Friday, June 16, the national Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) was activated to send needed blood to the hospitals in and around Perryton, Texas, scene of Thursday’s tornados that swept through the town and claimed at least three lives and left dozens more injured.
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Black-and-White Ruffed Lemurs Arrive at Blank Park Zoo
Officials from Iowa’s Blank Park Zoo announced today that three black-and-white ruffed lemurs now call the Zoo home. … MORE
Park Palooza Kicks Off Summer 23
We can’t wait to officially kick off summer at Park PALOOZA and the Mayor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, June 3rd! … MORE
Blank Park Zoo’s Zoo Brew Returns
Zoo Brew returns to Blank Park Zoo on Wednesday, June 7. The age 21 and older fundraiser features music, adult beverages and the animals of Blank Park Zoo.… MORE
Kick Off Summer with Ceelo Green
The five-time Grammy Award-winning entertainer and former coach on NBC’s The Voice will take the stage on Saturday, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. … MORE
Iowa State Fair Free Entertainment Announce
Only 100 days until the 2023 Iowa State Fair and the BEST DAYS EVER! … MORE
2nd Annual Ann Moyna Memorial Fundraiser
Join us again this year in celebrating the amazing life of our friend, Ann Moyna. … MORE
Blippi Returns To Des Moines
Global sensation Blippi to delight audiences in all-new live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour.… MORE
