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Posted February 28, 2022in Morain

The Politispeak Dictionary

Since it’s an election year, with the June primaries only about three months away, it might be time for an update of the Politispeak Dictionary. Some candidates, especially those in politically balanced districts or states (“purple” is the buzzword descriptor), have sharpened to a fine point the art of avoiding

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Posted February 28, 2022in Just Released, Uncategorized

George Thorogood & The Destroyers Good To Be Bad Tour: 45 Years Of Rock

Don’t miss George Thorogood & The Destroyers in Des Moines, IA at Hoyt Sherman Place on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Tickets are $36, $46, $60, or $96, reserved seating. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 4 at 10:00 AM and can be purchased in person at the Hoyt

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Posted February 23, 2022in The Culture Buzz

Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

From the beautiful MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, Iowa comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station KFMG-LP 98.9 FM, bringing you music, literature & cultural news from the American Heartland and beyond. ― John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts

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Posted February 23, 2022in Just Released

Terrace Hill to Re-Open for Tours on March 1, 2022

Terrace Hill, Iowa Governor’s Residence and National Historic Landmark, will open for the tour season on March 1, 2022. Guided tours are offered Tuesdays through Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. During the guided tour, guests will see the Carriage House, the first and second floors of the residence,

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Posted February 22, 2022in Morain

‘Giving comfort’ is important

Some historians and constitutional law scholars for the past year or so have argued that the 14th Amendment prevents Donald Trump from once again serving as President, or indeed from holding any elective office. The power of that argument no doubt depends on the findings of the U.S. House select

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Posted February 22, 2022in Stray Thoughts

Here’s another place we need more transparency

There has been a lot of talk lately about why Iowa’s K-12 school districts need to be more transparent, and more accessible and more accountable, to parents and the rest of the tax-paying people of Iowa. That is the justification offered for a bulging backpack full of bills introduced in

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Posted February 17, 2022in Just Released

JOHNSTON ROTARY CLUB OFFERS FREE PINTS!

Hospital blood supplies have dwindled, so the Johnston Rotary Club and the Johnston Hy-Vee store have teamed up to provide “Pints for Pints”. All who donate a pint of blood at City Hall on April 2nd will receive a free pint of Hy-Vee Chinese as a thank you. Donating blood

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Posted February 15, 2022in The Culture Buzz

Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

From the beautiful MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, Iowa comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station KFMG-LP 98.9 FM, bringing you music, literature & cultural news from the American Heartland and beyond. ― John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts

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Posted February 14, 2022in Just Released

DMOS Orthopedic Centers and Landmark Companies, Inc., announces land purchase in the far western Waukee area, known as Stratford Crossing

“Since 1955 DMOS has been committed to providing the very best orthopedic care to Central Iowa. We are very excited to join the Waukee Community and expand our services to Western Iowa,” said Rich Green, COO of DMOS.  Stratford Crossing, a 237-acre Landmark Development Services, Inc project that was master

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Posted February 10, 2022in Just Released

Holmes Murphy Announces Brooks Deibele as Enterprise Sales Leader, Employee Benefits

Industry leader to provide key experience and insight, building on this growing area at Holmes Murphy   Minneapolis, MN – February 10, 2022 – Holmes Murphy has promoted Brooks Deibele to Enterprise Sales Leader, Employee Benefits,  where he previously held the position of Regional Market Leader for the company’s Minneapolis Employee Benefits

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