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Posted October 12, 2022in Just Released

Moberg Gallery exhibits international artist Ruben Sanchez

Join us for the Ruben Sánchez opening reception at Moberg Gallery, 2411 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 5pm – 8 pm.  From Barcelona to Des Moines, emerging international artist, Ruben Sánchez, has his first US solo show, Human Nature, opening at Moberg Gallery!

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Posted October 12, 2022in Just Released

Iowa State Fair CEO Gary Slater announces retirement

DES MOINES, IA (10/12/2022) (readMedia)– Gary Slater, Iowa State Fair CEO and Fair Manager, is retiring after 21 years in his position. Slater has spent his entire career working in leadership positions for large events including the Missouri State Fair, the World Pork Expo and the Iowa State Fair, where

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Posted October 12, 2022in The Culture Buzz

Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time. Broadcast regionally on KFMG 98.9 FM; Simultaneously streaming globally through www.kfmg.org From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station KFMG-LP 98.9 FM, bringing you music, literature & cultural news. — John Busbee for The Culture

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Posted October 07, 2022in Just Released

Gov. Reynolds orders flags at half-staff for Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service 

DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Firefighters who have died in the line of duty during the previous year are honored at the memorial service which happens in early October each year. All firefighters who

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Posted October 05, 2022in Just Released

Three local organizations to receive $60,000 raised during the 2022 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic

The record-breaking total will be split three ways. Des Moines, IA (September 26, 2022) – Hubbell Realty Company is proud to announce Easterseals Iowa, ICON Water Trails and On With Life will receive $60,000 from the 2022 Hubbell Extreme Charity Golf Classic which was held on Thursday August 25, 2022.

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Posted October 05, 2022in The Culture Buzz

Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time. Broadcast regionally on KFMG 98.9 FM; Simultaneously streaming globally through www.kfmg.org From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station KFMG-LP 98.9 FM, bringing you music, literature & cultural news. — John Busbee for The Culture

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Posted October 05, 2022in Feature 1

It’s hockey time! — Iowa Wild and Des Moines Buccaneers prepare for battle as seasons draw near.

With fall upon us, the start of hockey is right around the corner with two teams raring to go. The Iowa Wild and the Des Moines Buccaneers are kicking off their seasons soon, and the fall slate for the Des Moines teams will be full of action. Wild coaches, players

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Posted October 05, 2022in Feature 2

Fall Arts & Entertainment Guide

The school year is well underway, schedules have stabilized, and the frenzy of summer events and festivals is finally winding down. The calm may be a welcome relief to some, but for you adventure-seekers out there, fear not. If you’re itching for something fun to do, look no further than

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Posted October 05, 2022in Business Feature

Switching to solar

More central Iowans are making the switch to solar, and it’s not just because of the tax incentives. On one hand, solar energy is seen as an alternative to typical means of electricity production: natural gas, coal and nuclear energy. On the other, solar panels are an investment and a

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Posted October 05, 2022in Civic Skinny

Profits at Prairie Meadows. Firearm at airport. No more IMAX dome. Historic preservation grants.

“We are having a record year,” said CEO Gary Palmer at the September board meeting of Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel. “When we did our budget, we thought the inflation factor would hit us much earlier in the year,” said CFO Elaine Castelline. “So far, our customers are still gambling

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