2020 Drake Relays — a slight variation
“Drake University has postponed the 2020 Drake Relays.” The sporting world goes quiet. The blue oval is an empty, wind-swept desert. A hotdog in a steamed bun is a distant [...]
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Posted April 30, 2020in Joe's Extra
Posted April 30, 2020in Just Released
SECURITY NATIONAL BANK OF IOWA TO OPEN IN JORDAN CREEK
DES MOINES (April 20, 2020) – Security National Bank of Iowa today opens its first full-service location in the West Des Moines area. The location is at 200 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des [...]
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Posted April 28, 2020in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 – THE CULTURE BUZZ – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time Broadcast regionally on KFMG 98.9 FM; Streaming globally through www.kfmg.org Please note that the [...]
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Posted April 27, 2020in Stray Thoughts
It’s time to rethink Iowa’s business incentives
The coronavirus crisis has exposed the financial vulnerabilities of countless Iowa businesses. Whether we like it or not, it will be touch-and-go to see how many come through this intact, [...]
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Posted April 27, 2020in Just Released
Botanical Garden Takes Spring Plant Sale Online
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 27, 2020)—In the interest of health and safety in light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has shifted its 2020 Spring Garden [...]
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Posted April 23, 2020in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘The Hidden Girl and Other Stories’ In difficult times, I have this odd tendency to reach for sad things. Music, movies, books and art that has a poignant, resonate depth [...]
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Posted April 23, 2020in Just Released
DES MOINES SYMPHONY CANCELS PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS THROUGH JUNE 14
DES MOINES – The Des Moines Symphony today announced the cancellation of all concerts and public events through June 14 at the Des Moines Civic Center and the Temple for [...]
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Posted April 23, 2020in Just Released
DART maintenance employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) was notified today that a maintenance employee tested positive for COVID-19, commonly referred to as Coronavirus. The employee had most recently been [...]
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Posted April 20, 2020in Stray Thoughts
Public health ‘rock star’ gives us straight talk
In the world of contagions, epidemics and vaccines, there are not many true rock stars. There is, of course, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who directs the National Institute of Allergy and [...]
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Posted April 20, 2020in Just Released
Iowa’s BONNE FINKEN is among The Year’s Most Exceptional Music Projects Nominated in The 18th Annual Independent Music Awards
Bonne Finken, Lucinda Williams, and Steven Van Zandt are among The 18th IMA Nominees New York, NY April 9, 2020 — Alternative Pop/Rock writer, vocalist and producer Bonne Finken from [...]
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