DES MOINES, IA— The Des Moines Symphony (DMSO) will perform its 87th Season Debut: The Emperor at 7:30 PM Saturday, September 28 and 2:30 PM Sunday, September 29, 2024 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). The concert will mark the start of DSMO’s 2024-2025 Masterworks
Read More →Urbandale, Iowa (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) – A groundbreaking for the Urbandale Food Pantry’s new facility will take place on Friday, September 27 at 10:30 AM. The new facility, which will be located at 7901 Douglas Avenue in Urbandale, will provide much-needed space and resources to expand operations and partner with other community organizations. In
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Posted September 19, 2024in Morain
I’ve been muddling through some thoughts about national politics after the November 5 election. I will no doubt have more, but this week I have one for each party. FOR REPUBLICANS: Presidential candidate Donald Trump is already strongly suggesting that if he loses to Kamala Harris, it will be
Read More →Des Moines Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of “Parent University,” a new program developed with support from Google Fiber. This initiative aims to empower families by equipping them with essential technology skills to support their children’s academic success. Parent University will provide families with hands-on technology
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Posted September 17, 2024in The Culture Buzz
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 –
Read More →Jim Plagge of Bank Iowa to chair IBA board of directors JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 17, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association recently elected officers and directors to serve on its 2024-25 board of directors. These leaders assumed their roles during the IBA Annual Convention, held Sept. 15-17 in Des Moines.
Read More →Nearly four dozen top skaters will participate in the Des Moines Streetstyle Open DES MOINES – Skate DSM, announced some of the world’s top pro and amateur skaters will participate in the 4th Annual Des Moines Streetstyle Open, a skate contest from September 19 – 21. The Des Moines Streetstyle Open is
Read More →Longtime community banking leader honored for his service to the banking industry JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, Tom Pohlman, with the 2024 James A. Leach Leadership Award on Monday during the IBA Annual Convention. Pohlman had a successful 46-year
Read More →~ The public is invited to join Iowa’s compassionate army of truck drivers as they participate in the Special Olympics Truck Convoy ~ Grimes, Iowa – On Saturday, September 21, the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Iowa will bring together over 100 truck drivers and semis in support of Special
Read More →Schultz honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) with its 2024 IBA Legislator of the Year award. The IBA created the award to recognize an
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