Smash Park anticipates a large crowd for their second annual Super Bags Tournament this Sunday, Feb. 2. The eat-ertainment venue, now open for over one year, had over 300 participants for their first cornhole competition in 2019 and expect that number to grow this year. Registration is now open, with
Read More →All eyes on Iowa as Polk County Paula expands her predictive capabilities to politics & pigskin January 27, 2020 (Des Moines, IA) – The High Life Lounge will host the 16th anniversary of their grand opening on Groundhog Day, Sunday, Feb. 2. The party held in downtown Des Moines is
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Posted January 22, 2020in Stray Thoughts
Every one of us probably has a moment of dread from our grade school days squirreled away in the dusty recesses of our memories. Or many such moments. For me, it was in elementary school when it was my turn to sing a solo in music class. I would have
Read More →Quote of the Week “Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers.” -Anne Lamott, title of 2012 book Featured Cultural Offering LITTLE BLACK DRESS the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical makes for one wild and unforgettable evening with its hilarious show-stopping musical numbers, “Magic Mike” -influenced dancing, and loads of
Read More →Chris Costa Named President and CEO; Neugent and Knapp II to Remain Co-Chairs of Knapp Properties and Managers of William C. Knapp, LC The leadership team at Knapp Properties is evolving. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, Chris Costa has been named CEO, in addition to his role as president, of Knapp
Read More →The City of Waukee is declaring that a Snow Emergency Parking Ban will go into effect in Waukee on Friday, Jan. 17 at 8 a.m. This parking ban will remain in effect until Saturday, Jan. 18 at noon (12 p.m.). The parking ban applies to all streets in Waukee to
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Posted January 16, 2020in Stray Thoughts
There is a retired businessman in western Iowa who bristles every time he reads a newspaper article from somewhere in our state about government officials who have misused their government credit cards for unauthorized purchases. This man is worried such abuses could be happening at the local county hospital since
Read More →Quote of the Week “One extends one’s limits only by exceeding them, and exceeding limits requires effort.” -M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Traveled (1974) Featured Cultural Offering The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden will display Iowa artist Greg Thatcher’s Sacred Yews exhibit starting Saturday, 18 January, beginning with a reception from 5 – 7pm. The artist reception
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — The City of Waukee is declaring that a Snow Emergency Parking Ban will go into effect in Waukee on Friday, Jan. 10 at 4 p.m. This parking ban will remain in effect until Sunday, Jan. 12 at noon (12 p.m.). The parking ban applies to all streets
Read More →The Nadas, Iowa’s signature alt-rock-country band highlights Friday night entertainment at Kidsfest. New this year, The Nadas headline Friday night entertainment at the Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa’s Kidsfest, presented by Veridian Credit Union. The Nadas will be live on stage at 7 p.m., Jan. 17 at this
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