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Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA – January 8, 2024 – As new mayors prepare to take the reins in city halls across the country, Connie Boesen took the oath of office tonight as the first woman to be elected as the mayor of Des Moines. Boesen, who previously served six years as an
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Posted January 08, 2024in Stray Thoughts
Like many Iowans, my thoughts have been rather chaotic since the horrible news from Perry High School last week. The events were so sad and senseless. A 17-year-old student was dead, having shot himself. An 11-year-old sixth-grader, known for his big smile and cheerful outlook, was dead from three gunshot
Read More →Join Moberg Gallery for the opening reception of its first 2024 exhibit: Jeff Fleming’s Absurdities. There will be refreshments and the artist will be in attendance. DJ Dennis Atherton will be filling the gallery with music. Jeff Fleming paints delightful (yet haunting) works, using gesso, India ink, white charcoal, and
Read More →WEST DES MONES, IA (January 3, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces its celebration of 100 years in 2024, marking a century of growth, collaboration, and prosperity for the city of WDM. The milestone year will highlight the organization’s commitment to its members, the
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Posted January 04, 2024in Morain
More and more, the holiday season has morphed into a movie season as well. That probably results from a combination of viewers’ free time with family, high-profile studio marketing at this time of year, the multiplication of movie channels on television and electronic devices, and who knows what else? Whatever
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Posted January 03, 2024in Feature 1
With the first El Niño event set to hit since 2019, this winter is projected to be unseasonably warm. Above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation on the horizon give everyone a reason to leave the house, and our guide will tell you where to go. ART Take in local and international
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Posted January 03, 2024in Feature 2
“Iowa is a special place that has crafted itself to claim a big part of the future but, at the same time, never sacrificed those values of person and community upon which a successful society must rest.” — Hugh Sidey Iowa’s glorious and renewable productivity was fashioned by
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Posted January 03, 2024in Business Feature
When local meteorologists announce snow is on the way, it’s a sign for most of us to stock up on groceries and plan to stay inside. Those who make their living from the removal of that snow, however, make sure they are ready to go 24 hours before it even
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Posted January 03, 2024in Civic Skinny
The IABD (Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division) released its annual report for the 2023 fiscal year. It reported a total revenue of $478,259,852, which is a 3.34% increase from 2022. Unsurprisingly, $445,830,313 of that came from liquor sales. It appears many Iowans enjoy the Christmas spirits considering December had the highest
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