Friday – Sunday at the Iowa Events Center WHAT/WHO: The fourth annual Des Moines Con is a three-day celebration of comics and pop culture, including TV, film, cosplay, gaming, and anime. Fans of all ages are invited to join the fun and meet dozens of internationally known TV and movie
Read More →Des Moines, IA (May 29) – The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) and Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) are holding a Drive-Thru Dog Food giveaway event on Saturday, June 7 at DMARC (100 Army Post Rd) to help pets and people in need in our community. This partnership
Read More →New Activities, Breweries, & Food Trucks Keep Event Fresh Des Moines, May 2025 – The Iowa Brewers Guild is excited to announce details of the 15th annual Iowa Craft Brew Festival (ICBF). The event takes place rain or shine Saturday, June 7 from Noon-4 p.m. at Water Works Park
Read More →In recognition of Craig Cronbaugh’s extraordinary contributions to lowa’s music scene and his impact on aspiring musicians, the Craig Cronbaugh Drum Studies Scholarship supports young drummers pursuing their passion. This scholarship honors Craig’s journey, which began in sixth grade and flourished through performances with iconic bands in the 1970s and
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Posted May 27, 2025in The Culture Buzz
Cultural Adventurers: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
Read More →Des Moines – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygienic Laboratory and is the first confirmed case of measles in Iowa this year, and the first
Read More →CLIVE, IA – May 23, 2025 – Breanne Hocker has been appointed to the Clive City Council. The unanimous appointment was made at the May 22 Clive City Council meeting. The seat was vacant due to former Councilmember Srikant Mikkilineni’s resignation on April 11. “Thank you to the Council for
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Posted May 27, 2025in Stray Thoughts
Last week, the Pentagon accepted the emir of Qatar’s gift of a Boeing 747, a $400 million bauble donated for our president to enjoy by a monarch whose family has ruled the tiny Mideast nation for more than a century. Our commander in chief said the United States would be
Read More →Des Moines, IA – xBk Live, a cornerstone of Des Moines’ vibrant music scene, is thrilled to announce the opening of The xBk Annex, a new, intimate space located at 1163 24th St, Unit B, Des Moines, IA 50311. The Annex has officially opened its doors, offering a cozy and
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Posted May 22, 2025in Morain
Have you ever heard someone refer to an “emolument” in a context other than the U.S. Constitution? Probably not. The word is somewhat archaic, and rarely appears other than as a reference to a gift provided to a public official, especially the President. It came into its own during President
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