Posted April 30, 2025in Your Neighbors
Crayons are a staple in art education for those in elementary school. The coolest kids and classrooms had the best colors, a sharpener and more crayons than one knew what to do with. What is often forgotten is what becomes of crayons near the end of their lifecycle — but
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Posted April 29, 2025in 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 Podcast Library –
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Posted April 29, 2025in Stray Thoughts
Give Governor Kim Reynolds credit for consistency. When it comes to wanting to hide details of possible misstatements or misdeeds, she treats Lutherans and atheists alike. Soon, Iowans may learn important lessons about “executive privilege” claims by the governor and whether they provide her any cover to keep staff documents
Read More →Free Entertainment Announced DES MOINES, IA (04/29/2025) (readMedia)– Just 100 days to go until the gates open, and we’re thrilled to unveil the 2025 Iowa State Fair FREE entertainment lineup! From rock and rising country stars to incredible tribute acts, family fun and returning Fair favorites, there’s something for everyone
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) announced the five engagements headed to Des Moines as part of its 2025-26 Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series. Season Tickets start at $24 and are on sale now at DMPA.org. Single tickets will go on sale on a
Read More →Curated by Diane Kunzler, an exhibition exploring humankind’s relationship with nature – how we interact with, impact, and reimagine the world around us. Des Moines, IA (April 28, 2025) – Mainframe Studios invites the community to First Friday on May 2, 2025 from 5-8pm featuring The ENVIRONMENT, a new exhibition
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – Governor Kim Reynolds has officially proclaimed April as Keep Iowa Beautiful Month, continuing a longstanding tradition that highlights the importance of community pride and environmental stewardship. The proclamation encourages all Iowans to participate in local programs that promote cleanliness, beautification, and sustainability in
Read More →DES MOINES – The Des Moines Water Works Board of Trustees has chosen Chief Financial Officer Amy Kahler to lead the state’s largest drinking water utility. Kahler is the first woman to serve in the top leadership role. Kahler will serve as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager starting July
Read More →Leading Iowa Beer Distributor Will Retain All Employees Through Transition April 24, 2025 (Des Moines, IA) After 33 years in the business of beverage distribution across the state of Iowa, Iowa Beverage Systems (IBEV) has announced that they have been acquired by KEG 1 Iowa, LLC. Dudley Fleck, Executive Vice
Read More →ANKENY — An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of untreated wastewater entered Saylor Creek in southwest Ankeny due to a broken force main near a lift station at 940 SW Ankeny Road. The flow has been stopped from further entering the creek. As a precaution, people and pets should avoid
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