Posted February 26, 2026in Stray Thoughts
We all need reminders now and then. Some of us believe there is only one correct way to think and speak and act in these United States of America. But that is not true. Americans are not who we are because we are the same. Americans are who we are,
Read More →DES MOINES, IA — The Des Moines Symphony (DMSO) performs Masterworks 5: Reflection – Smetana & Beethoven at 7:30 PM on Saturday, March 14 and 2:30 PM on Sunday, March 15 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). The Des Moines Symphony’s March program will take
Read More →The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) has received a $20 million federal grant for constructing a new Operations & Maintenance Facility. With a 2019 grant and local match funding, this new grant will allow DART to make significant progress on the goal of getting out of 1100 DART
Read More →The 52nd annual Variety Telethon on KCCI-TV raised more than $4 million Tuesday with coverage throughout the day that brought viewers inspiring stories highlighting community, inclusion, and hope. “We are incredibly grateful to our donors, volunteers, and our new partners at KCCI for making this year’s Telethon such a tremendous
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Posted February 26, 2026in Morain
To public officials and political candidates of all stripes: enough already with the foul language. Government leaders since the founding of the United States have used off-color words. According to one associate professor of presidential studies, “President and Vice Presidents who don’t swear are the exception.” But there’s a difference
Read More →Offering something for every type of reader. Spend the afternoon at Beaverdale Books on Saturday, February 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as they feature six local authors: Logan Capesius, Sami DeWall, Alan Feirer, Devon Kimbro, Jason Liegois, and J. Susanne Wilson. Learn all about their books and their writing
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Posted February 24, 2026in The Culture Buzz
From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, Mainframe Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, Iowa comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning indie radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. Quote of the Week – “The Spirit that prevails among Men of
Read More →JOHNSTON, Iowa (February 23, 2026) – The wait is over! For the first time, Iowa PBS is your home for the 2026 IHSAA Boys State Basketball Championships. We’ll be bringing you every second of championship action! Coverage of each class’ title game will take place on Friday, March 1 beginning at 1
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – Just nine months after launching battery drop-off containers across the metro, Metro Waste Authority has collected more than 10,000 pounds of used batteries from residents. The milestone underscores the community’s commitment to safe disposal and the importance of convenient recycling options. “Batteries and electronics start fires
Read More →The National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL) is a not-for-profit organization that encourages and provides financial assistance to talented young artists at the beginning of their careers. The organization assists promising young artists through competitions, financial assistance, master classes, mentoring and providing career opportunities. With assistance from the Haggard-Twogood
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