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Posted February 08, 2024in Morain

02/08/24

I don’t remember when or where I learned The National Anthem, or the other American patriotic songs, or The Pledge of Allegiance. I know I was pretty young when I committed them to memory, but I don’t remember the occasions or the process. Nor do I remember whether I learned

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Posted February 07, 2024in Just Released

Meyocks Names Kendra Kelly as New Operations Leader

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb. 7, 2024) — Meyocks, a leading branding and marketing agency, announces the promotion of Kendra Kelly to operations leader. Kelly, who has been with the agency since 2016, is now overseeing human resources, information technology, risk management and facilities, as well as continuing her agency branding and

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Posted February 06, 2024in The Culture Buzz

Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz The Culture Buzz Archive Library –

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Posted February 06, 2024in Just Released

Twin Cedars Bank Announces Grand Opening of Central Iowa Office in Des Moines

January 27, 2024 Bussey, IA – Twin Cedars Bank is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Des Moines, IA, located at 2222 Grand Ave Suite 200. The office will open on February 20, 2024. The Des Moines location is the fourth office for Twin Cedars Bank.

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Posted February 06, 2024in Just Released

TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN TOTALS MORE THAN $328,499

NEWS RELEASE (Boone, IA) – Fareway recently presented a check for more than $328,499 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all Fareway store locations from Friday, November 24 through

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Posted February 05, 2024in Stray Thoughts

Simple solutions rarely are simple or solutions

One of the fallacies of politics these days is the notion of simple solutions. Regardless of whether the problem is immigration, the homeless, gun ownership or transgender people, too many leaders or would-be leaders want us believe government can take simple actions to make a complex problem go away. Rarely

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Posted February 05, 2024in Just Released

Justin Beller | Shapes Under Water

Opening Reception Friday, February 9, 2024 5 pm – 8 pm Free and open to the public Parking behind the gallery Join Moberg Gallery for the opening reception of Omaha-based artist Justin Beller’s exhibit, Shapes Under Water. There will be refreshments, a signature cocktail, and the artist will be in

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Posted February 02, 2024in Just Released

Hoyt Sherman Place Welcomes Three Full-Time Staff Members

Hoyt Sherman Place is pleased to expand its staff with three new additions to the team. The role of Development Associate has been filled by Bridget Grace Sheaff, Jack Weber has assumed the Business Manager position and Missy Spring is now the full-time Box Office Manager.   “It’s thrilling to

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Posted February 02, 2024in Just Released

NEW STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AT DMACC

·         Jessica Cole has been named the DMACC Associate Dean of Public and Community Services ·         Shelby Hildreth has been named the new DMACC District-wide Director of Admissions and Recruitment ·         Derrick Walker has been named Director of METT (Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades and Transportation) ·         Dr. Andrew Neuendorf has been

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Posted February 01, 2024in Morain

02/01/24

Congressional leaders for more than four months have been negotiating a major agreement to fund military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan; provide humanitarian aid to people in a number of nations and regions that desperately need it right now; and tighten security at the U.S.-Mexican border.  Sounds like a

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