Des Moines, IA (December 9, 2013) — The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) will join the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and Subaru of America for the annual year-end Subaru “Share the Love” event and celebration. As part of this national effort, the
Read More →The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) removed 60 living and 2 deceased animals from the Steven Vogel’s home on Creston Avenue in Des Moines, including 55 exotic birds, 4 cats, 1 snake, and 2 deceased birds. We will be working with the next of kin to determine the permanent
Read More →For one day during this giving season, all cash collected on DART buses will be donated to the Food Bank of Iowa. Fares for Food Day will be held Thursday, December 12. DART riders can make donations of their standard boarding fares ($1.75 for local, $2 for Express, and $3.50
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 5, 2013) — This holiday season local families in need are invited to pick up free pork loin roasts donated by Iowa Select Farms in cooperation with the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation from 5-9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 E.
Read More →DES MOINES – Last week, Central Iowans donated over 234,000 pounds of food to benefit the Food Bank of Iowa during the 23rd annual “Combat Hunger”. STAR 102.5 joined forces with sponsors and over 200 local businesses and schools to raise the food and funds needed to help those in
Read More →The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) will adjust bus service Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular service will resume Saturday, Nov. 30. Thursday, Nov. 28 – No DART service in observation of Thanksgiving Day. DART Central Station and the administrative offices will
Read More →Des Moines, IA – STAR 102.5’s Combat Hunger, the largest two-day food drive in the Midwest, benefiting the Food Bank of Iowa, is this Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22, 2013. The food and funds collected will benefit the Food Bank and its 375 partner organizations. Their mission is
Read More →A Salvation Army team of two from Des Moines has been called to assist in relief efforts in tornado ravaged communities of Illinois. Emergency Disaster Services Director Jim Civitate (SIV-uh-tot) and a volunteer have been sent to The Salvation Army’s Camp Wonderland in southeastern Wisconsin along with other teams from
Read More →Des Moines, IA., November 14, 2013 – The Iowa College Student Aid Commission (Iowa College Aid) announced today, the first recipient of a GEAR UP Iowa Scholarship, Carly Callison. She is attending the Aveda Institute in Des Moines to pursue a Diploma in Cosmetology. The scholarship, worth $2,600 a year,
Read More →This season, holiday shoppers in Polk County can give cheer to area seniors by participating in the Be a Santa to a Senior program. The program – run by the local Home Instead Senior Care office in partnership with area retailers, volunteers and members of the community – helps ensure
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