Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz Quote of the Week “A thankful heart is not only the greatest [...]
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Posted September 22, 2020in The Culture Buzz
Posted September 22, 2020in Just Released
Des Moines Art Center to feature Iowa City photographer Rachel Cox for Iowa Artists: 2020 exhibition
The Des Moines Art Center is proud to continue their almost 70-year tradition of hosting an Iowa Artists exhibition. This year the Blank One gallery will feature the work of [...]
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Posted September 22, 2020in Stray Thoughts
‘Principles’ shouldn’t be a matter of convenience
One of my co-workers at the Des Moines Register was Gene Raffensperger, an excellent reporter with a delicious sense of humor. When Raff was working on a dull story, he [...]
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Posted September 21, 2020in Just Released
Gov. Reynolds orders state flags at half-staff in honor of Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all state flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff on Sept. 19, 2020 in honor and remembrance of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who served as an [...]
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Posted September 21, 2020in Just Released
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Unveils New Ruan Reflection Garden
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has completed construction on its newest garden, the Ruan Reflection Garden, which is now open to the public. The Ruan Reflection Garden, located in [...]
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Posted September 15, 2020in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz Quote of the Week “’The lady doth protest too much’ line from [...]
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Posted September 15, 2020in Stray Thoughts
We should not just accept deaths like these
Twenty years ago, when the death of 2-year-old Shelby Duis outraged Iowans, I was confident the Spirit Lake tragedy would soon bring change to our state. I probably was naive. [...]
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Posted September 14, 2020in Just Released
EVELYN K. DAVIS CENTER FOR WORKING FAMILIES TO HOST OUTDOOR CAREER FAIR ON SEPT. 16
Career Fair will feature representatives from 20 local employers that are hiring now: · The Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families held its first-ever Outdoor Career Fair in July [...]
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Posted September 14, 2020in Just Released
2020 Winter Warmth Drive Kicks Off
Des Moines, Iowa – To combat the ferocious winter temperatures this holiday season, TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® is partnering with Winter Warmth Drive to collect winter wear for Des [...]
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Fix our medical insurance dilemma
Give all Americans the option to buy into Medicare. I’ve paid into Social Security and Medicare my entire life. I’m still paying to be on plan B and supplemental coverage. I [...]
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