The history behind Des Moines’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Who was St. Patrick? Why does he get a parade? And why is his parade so much fun? At the core of St. Patrick’s Day, those with Irish heritage recognize [...]
Read More →Who was St. Patrick? Why does he get a parade? And why is his parade so much fun? At the core of St. Patrick’s Day, those with Irish heritage recognize [...]
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Read More →Breakfast is not what it used to be. In the days of the classic diners of Des Moines, breakfast was a 24-hour-a-day offering of eggs any way you wanted them, [...]
Read More →The idea for the CHOICE awards originated eight years ago and was inspired by Japan’s Living National Treasures. That program honors “preservers of important intangible cultural properties.” In the years [...]
Read More →Times are changing in the workplace. Overall, young people are less eager to join the labor market than previous generations, particularly since COVID shutdowns. Many companies are turning to retired, part-time [...]
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