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Posted November 19, 2019in Stray Thoughts

Stadium project harms credibility of educators

Credibility is oh so fragile, and officials in Iowa’s largest school district dented theirs last week. Even people who don’t live in Des Moines should be troubled by what occurred, [...]

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Posted November 19, 2019in Just Released

IMT Des Moines Half Marathon recognized as Best Half Marathon in Iowa by RaceRaves

The results are in, and the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon has been recognized by RaceRaves as the top half marathon in Iowa. RaceRaves, the leading online race finder and [...]

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Posted November 19, 2019in Just Released

Disney Dance Upon A Dream, starring Mackenzie Ziegler, dances into Stephens Auditorium on March 17!

The all-new Disney Dance Upon a Dream (www.DisneyDanceTour.com), starring singer, actress and dancer Mackenzie Ziegler will perform at STEPHENS AUDITORIUM on MARCH 17. The show takes the cast on an [...]

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Posted November 18, 2019in Just Released

Nate Bargatze to Perform at Hoyt Sherman Place, Saturday, March 7

Saturday, March 7, Nate Bargatze will be at Hoyt Sherman Place at 7 p.m. Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, rising stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across America. [...]

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Posted November 15, 2019in Just Released

HISTORIC EAST VILLAGE HOSTS HOLIDAY PROMENADE NEXT WEEK

The Holiday Promenade in Historic East Village is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Holiday [...]

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Posted November 15, 2019in Just Released

Des Moines Symphony Presents Home Alone in Concert this Thanksgiving Weekend

The Des Moines Symphony kicks off the holiday season with Thanksgiving weekend screenings of Home Alone, the beloved holiday comedy starring Macauley Culkin. Led by guest conductor John Beal, the [...]

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Posted November 13, 2019in Just Released

You are invited to LIGHT Valley Junction!

Historic Valley Junction will unveil Phase 1 of LIGHT Valley Junction at 4 p.m. on Nov. 21 as it kicks off the holiday season with MINGLE & JINGLE in the [...]

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Posted November 13, 2019in Just Released

2019 Urbandale Citizen of the Year Announced

On Tuesday, the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce surprised Tom Gayman, owner of Performance Realty, LLC and Urbandale City Council Member, with the news that he was selected as the 2019 [...]

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Posted November 13, 2019in Stray Thoughts

Our legacy is more than our bank accounts

I was in Dubuque last week to toast a friend who was retiring after a long and distinguished career. There was a big community reception that was attended by scores [...]

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Posted November 12, 2019in Just Released

Smash Park partners with local fitness businesses to offer FREE “Wellness Weekends.”

Smash Park has partnered with local fitness instructors and studios to offer free wellness classes every weekend. Back in September, Smash Park started hosting “Wellness Weekends” in the Yard and [...]

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