Three churches to pair, or yoke, with three neighboring parishes
(September 2, 2010) - Three rural Catholic churches in the Diocese of Des Moines, which have shared a priest in recent years, will pair with three neighboring, larger parishes.

Symposium to Highlight Role of Trees in Improving Water Quality
Moline, Illinois - (September 2, 2010) Trees Forever, a nonprofit Midwest environmental organization, will be hosting a Trees & Water Quality Symposium on Thursday, September 9...

IOWA COURT DEBT AMNESTY PROGRAM
(September 1, 2010) - Approximately 217,000 people who owe court fines and fees more than four years old will receive a mailing this month offering debt amnesty...

Iowa Egg Council's 2010 Iowa State Fair Egg Decorating Contest
URBANDALE, IA, (September 1, 2010) - 'Eggs-pression' was key in the Iowa Egg Council's 13th annual Egg Decorating Contest, held August 13 at the Iowa State Fair.

Vinton's Boomtown to light up the sky
Cedar Rapids: Summer is drawing to a close. Hot days at the pool, fresh watermelon, sweet corn, and fireflies will soon be traded for pumpkins, sweaters, and hot chocolate...

Workshop Offered to Help Organizations Develop Interpretive Proficiency
Northeast Iowa (August 31, 2010) ? Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will be hosting the workshop ?Interpreting Your Story: The PAIR Model of Success? on Tuesday, November 9, from 10:..

Archbishop from Vatican visits Des Moines
Des Moines, IA (August 30, 2010) - At the invitation of Des Moines Bishop Richard Pates, Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, President of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care at the Vatican, will..

Des Moines diocesan Catholic high schools excel in ACT scores
A report released from ACT revealed that students from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Des Moines achieved a composite score of 24.3 in 2010...