Posted May 06, 2026in Center Stage
Celluloid to old school dinner theatre to its glitziest iteration yet. Connor Delaney’s cherished memories of growing up in the area contributed to the renaissance of this venerable performance hall. His tenacity and acumen provided the fuel to carry its reawakening to realization. The Ingersoll resonates with a revival energy
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Posted May 06, 2026in Your Neighbors
Did you know that volunteers with the Food Bank of Iowa invest more than 50,000 hours annually? That’s the equivalent of 24 full-time employees. Longtime food bank volunteer and ambassador Steve Siembieda knows that, along with plenty of other facts about the state’s largest food bank. Siembieda has a background
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Posted May 06, 2026in Walks of Life
From traditional dance and cultural celebrations to food and storytelling, residents across central Iowa are finding meaningful ways to preserve and share their heritage. For many, these traditions not only honor the past but also help build community and connection for future generations. Tania Barbosa A beautiful mixture Tania Barbosa
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Posted May 06, 2026in Sound Circuit
Welcome to the “Grand Illusion.” Come on in and see what’s happening. Pay the price. Get your tickets for the show. And what a show it’s been for the band Styx. Over the past five decades, Styx’s iconic 1970s and 1980s rock has endured. Its classic keyboard sound, solid vocals and
Read More →It’s May, and Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer. It is time to unwind and enjoy the great outdoors with live music right here in the Des Moines metro. Music in the Junction is a free concert series on Thursday evenings at Valley Junction in West Des
Read More →Winter has finally loosened its grip, and with it goes the long stretch of indoor hibernation. The heavy coats are retired, the gray skies begin to lift, and the outdoors suddenly feel like an invitation. This seasonal shift isn’t just about warmer temperatures. It’s a cultural reset. Across parks, streets
Read More →“Hokum” R | 1h 47m Director/Writer: Damian McCarthy Stars: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is a prickly author on a grim personal odyssey to rural Ireland and the remote heritage hotel where his parents honeymooned 40 years ago. Now dead, he’s returned with their ashes
Read More →Is there a way to get notifications for when we should lower our American flags to half-staff? Here is a site you may want to check out: halfstaff.org. The volunteers at Halfstaff.org seem to provide accurate and timely information on properly displaying the flag of the United States of America,
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Posted May 06, 2026in Cars in the City
With technology advancing quickly, one car manufacturer skipped the 2026 model year and instead recently debuted the 2027 model. The 2027 Kia Telluride was delivered to dealers in March 2026. According to Kia, the Telluride entered its second generation, and the company wanted to avoid an overstock of outdated 2026 models. Test-driving
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