“The Exorcism” R | 93 minutes Director: Joshua John Miller Writers: M.A. Fortin, Joshua John Miller Stars: Russell Crowe, Ryan Simpkins, Sam Worthington To answer the obvious question: Yes, this sounds extremely familiar. Russell Crowe, in a clerical collar, battling a demon — we just saw this in last year’s
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Posted July 03, 2024in Art News
Sarah Grant has returned to her camp stake roots. The grand dame of Des Moines’ art scene has opened a celebrative new solo show at Moberg Gallery. Grant has always worn her art on her sleeve, and these new works reveal a happy landing for the retired Sticks founder who
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Posted July 03, 2024in Walks of Life
For many people, public speaking is their worst fear. They recall suffering from butterflies in the stomach or worse before stepping out on the stage for their elementary school programs and the terror of having to speak in front of their peers in high school speech class. For them, the
Read More →(West Des Moines, Iowa – June ##, 2024) – Bank Iowa today released the results of its second annual survey of Iowa businesses. The Bank Iowa Business Index tracks Iowa business sentiment on issues related to a range of topics — from the local economy and labor challenges to the plans they
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Posted July 01, 2024in Stray Thoughts
Through the years, justices on the Iowa Supreme Court typically avoid harsh or overzealous language in their decisions. That is why two separate dissenting opinions jumped out Friday when the court issued its long-anticipated decision on the Legislature’s latest attempt to ban nearly all abortions in Iowa. By a 4-3
Read More →[DES MOINES, IOWA—July 1, 2024] Steven Schappaugh, three-diamond coach and Principal at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Iowa, was officially inducted into the National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 16 at the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. “Steve has
Read More →[DES MOINES, IOWA—July 1, 2024] The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) is proud to award Ben Silbermann, Founder and Executive Chair of Pinterest, with the 2024 Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award. Ben Silbermann is a graduate of Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, Iowa, where he competed in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Read More →She has more than two decades of experience in education, corrections and workforce development In the Adult Education and Literacy component of her new job, Frederickson said there are more than 80 instructors who work with adult students in HiSET, non-credit English Language Learning, Integrated Education and Training, and DMACC’s
Read More →Italian Filmmaker Marina Resta takes Best in Show for “Traces of Rocco” (Des Moines, IA) – Officials from the Des Moines Arts Festival presented by Nationwide recognized winners of the 2024 Interrobang Film Festival at a public event at 1 p.m. today. Traces of Rocco by Italian filmmaker received Best
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