Celebrated mezzo soprano and Iowa native Katharine Goeldner returns to Iowa in June to perform the title role in The Opera Project DSM production of Carmen, by Georges Bizet. More than just a performance opportunity, this is a way to give back. As Goeldner explained, “I have been performing as
Read More →What: The Waukee Firefighters’ Association will host its annual Pancake Breakfast Event on Saturday, May 12 from 7-11 a.m. at the Waukee Public Safety Building. Each year, this family-friendly event draws hundreds of residents who enjoy “all you care to eat” pancakes and sausage. Plus, kids can burn off all
Read More →Drake’s production runs May 4-6; features more than 60 students, faculty members, and professional musicians This weekend the Drake University Music Department presents The Magic Flute, an opera known worldwide for its timelessness and beauty. The German comedy in the form of Singspiel, which includes both singing and spoken dialogue,
Read More →The fifth annual Spring Garden Festival presented by Country Landscapes will be held at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden May 10-13, 2018. This four-day pop-up retail festival includes nearly 500 limited-edition plant varieties, a garden art and merchandise fair, educational sessions, family-friendly garden activities, drop-in demonstrations and more. The
Read More →(Des Moines, Iowa) – Six community leaders will be recognized by the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute for being champions of community betterment. The Distinguished Leadership Awards will be presented at the Leadership Institute Honors luncheon on Friday, May 18, at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. The Leadership Institute congratulates
Read More →CLIVE, Iowa—The Watoto Children’s Choir, a group of 18 orphans from Uganda, will continue its 6-month U.S. tour in the Des Moines area featuring the Signs & Wonders concert. On Sunday, May 6, the choir will present a 45-minute portion of their concert during the 10 a.m. worship service at
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Posted May 02, 2018in Feature 1
The most comprehensive coverage of music, theater, art, film and outdoor fun in central Iowa The city’s slate of fun summer offerings is bigger and better than ever, and so is this year’s Summer Arts and Entertainment Guide by CITYVIEW. The multitude of diversions within these pages is awe-inspiring and includes something to make just
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Posted May 02, 2018in Feature 2
The coercion, the fear and the betrayal of this underreported crime Jocelyn was born and raised near Waterloo. By the time she was 24, she was ready for a fresh start. She had good parents, graduated from high school and even attended a few college classes, but she had veered off course.
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Posted May 02, 2018in Feature 3
Aggressive new head coach and general manager look to force the action during the 25th season of the Des Moines Menace The Des Moines Menace is Iowa’s premier soccer franchise. As the team gears up to celebrate 25 years of on-the-field excellence, some fresh faces are set to lead a retooled team into the next quarter
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Posted May 02, 2018in Civic Skinny
The estate of Kirk Blunck has paid off two long-delinquent loans the city provided to help Blunck rehabilitate two buildings in the East Village. That leaves just one claim remaining against the estate of the architect and developer who died under puzzling circumstances in one of his buildings on a
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