The 48 Hour Film Project of Des Moines has been a staple in the city’s film scene for decades. But this year marks a change for many teams who have regularly participated in the annual competition. The event enters a new era with a new city producer leading the way.

Organizers say demand has fallen for the self-supported program and priorities have shifted to focus on other student arts programs.

After Des Moines Oktoberfest event organizers moved the event from its Water Works Park location to Ankeny for the foreseeable future, the Des Moines Biergarten announced its own celebration.

The initiative encourages Johnson County residents to donate or pick up new and gently used art, craft, school and upcycling supplies at no cost.

The free art and music festival held at Cellar Winery in Madrid celebrates rural art. This year, the festival grew by around 30 vendors and added additional local music acts.

A special exhibit up through mid-September explores racial stereotypes and caricatures in their historic context.

The beloved music duo came to Iowa from Brazil in 2006 and has been entertaining crowds with their energetic performances that blend pop covers with electric string instruments.

The artwork is being loaned to museums across the country as part of the gallery’s two-year “Across the Nation” initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Men from a variety of different backgrounds with connections to Iowa reflect on what it means to be a man in 2025.

Cellist Ashley Sidon serves as the executive director of the Civic Music Association and also programs the Zenith Chamber Music Festival. This year, she's doing both while battling breast cancer.