Paid opportunity: help plan a community-led, citywide survey of Des Moines' heritage assets. $50 per meeting, no qualifications required. Apply by November 2.

OGC Fall Training Institute: Just Keep Voting — The Importance of Voting Down the Ballot

Drake University unveiled a bronze statue of Johnny Bright on October 16, 2026. The NAACP, which has stood with Drake on this history since 2006, applauds the honor.

Join the NAACP's national Faith Forward Phonebank — Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM CT, virtual. Turn voter education into real action ahead of Election Day.

Republished with permission: My City My Health’s full guide to the Medicaid changes coming under H.R. 1 — community engagement requirements, exemptions, timelines, and resources for Iowans.

Share your voice: NAACP x Brookings focus group on AI in patient care — Thursday, October 29 at 6:00 PM CT.

Joint NAACP/AAMC AI in Medicine webinar — Wednesday, October 21, 1:00–2:00 PM CT.

Share your voice: NAACP x Brookings focus group on AI in patient care — Monday, October 19 at 6:00 PM CT.

Join us October 13 at the Polk County Central Senior Center for a community conversation on what's changing with Medicaid, where to get help, and what local resources are available. Food will be provided.

Black Sports Moms and the NAACP host a virtual town hall on the Protect College Sports Act — Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 PM Central. Register now.

NAACP's Office of General Counsel hosts a free October training on fighting back against attacks on DEI at the state and local level. Tuesday, October 13 at 5:00 PM CT, virtual.

NAACP National is hosting two free virtual conversations this weekend — Faith Forward on Sunday and When Black Women Lead on Monday. Here's how to join.

A new NAACP Des Moines learning initiative begins with an adult cohort this fall and grows toward a youth curriculum and the relaunch of the Des Moines Youth Council.

Des Moines Branch member Diogenes “Dio” Ayala has been named to the inaugural 2026 NAACP Advancement List in the Education category.

The elimination of two dedicated human and civil rights positions in Des Moines raises important questions about local access, enforcement and accountability.

The NAACP Des Moines Branch will hold its biennial branch election on Tuesday, November 24, 2026.

Women in NAACP is building new momentum in Des Moines under co-chairs Danielle Mitchell and Anesa Buchanan, with service, health and community connection at the center.

Des Moines Branch leaders expanded their service across the Iowa-Nebraska State Area Conference and the national NAACP during a summer of elections, convention learning and leadership development.

The May 22 opening of Fire Station 4 honored Milford Fonza and created an opportunity to preserve the long history of Black firefighters and NAACP-led integration efforts in Des Moines.