Will potential political nominees disappear into the cornfields like the ball players in the movie? Pardon the heresy and excuse the rant, but after the 2018 legislative session, it’s understandable and defensible to offer a different take on the hyperbole from the movie “Field of Dreams.” You know, the lines where baseball’s Shoeless Joe Jackson
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Posted June 06, 2018in The Sound
Rockability punk band at Nitefall on the River Punk rock — a music staple of the 1980s — is still alive with the band Social Distortion. Yet, they don’t label themselves as just punk — more of a rockability, bluesy-rock punk. Mike Ness, founder, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of
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Posted June 06, 2018in Sound Circuit
Des Moines’ own hip-hop mogul MarKaus is more than a hip-hop artist. In addition to releasing music, the 27-year-old also founded Media Fresh Records, Fresh Fest Hip-Hop Festival and plans to launch a hemp-infused vodka line called Ziyad later this year. These are just a few of his projects. “I’ve
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Posted June 06, 2018in Stray Thoughts
It’s immaterial whether a government agency communicates with its board members through government-provided email addresses or personal addresses. I sometimes think government officials overlook the important role the public plays in our system of government. That was my takeaway last week from the monthly meeting of the Iowa Public Information Board.
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — BACooN Sizzles Waukee, presented by the citizen-run Waukee Community Festivals, will ride into Waukee on Friday, June 15 – on the eve of BACooN Ride 5! This pre-party kicks off a weekend of bacon, bikes and beverages, but you don’t have to be a rider to attend.
Read More →Story Theater Company is thrilled to announce a production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, JR., directed by Erica Walling with musical direction by Cynthia Marten. A cast and crew of 48 young people from central Iowa, ages 9-18, will perform seven shows at Ames City Auditorium, 515 Clark Ave.
Read More →The annual Celebrate Waukee festival, presented by the citizen-run Waukee Community Festivals Committee, will be held this year on Saturday, June 2. All festival activities will take place in Waukee’s Centennial Park. Event/Activity – June 2 Time Rotary Club of Waukee Pancake Breakfast 7-10 a.m. Free Community Meal (while supplies
Read More →DES MOINES, IA May 31, 2018 – The Interrobang Film Festival (IFF) presented by AARP Movies for Grownups is proud to announce the 55 films from 30 countries that will be screened over the three days of the Des Moines Arts Festival® June 22-24. Part juried competition, part public screening
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