On the morning of July 4th, much of America will be celebrating the 250th birthday of our country. There are events of every size and shape. Early that morning, an Eagle scout (Benjamin Harrington) a college history professor (Doug Frazer), an athletic trainer and entrepreneur (Michael Donahue), a full time father and
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa — The inaugural Iowa African Film Festival (IAFF) iowaafricanfilmfestival.org will take place August 6–7, 2026, at Drake University(2507 University Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50311) bringing filmmakers, storytellers, students, scholars, and audiences together to celebrate African cinema, culture, and education. Produced by Kuona Foundation, presented by ALN Studios,
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Posted June 23, 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 – “When all else fails, write what your
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Posted June 22, 2026in Stray Thoughts
As Americans celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday with parades, speeches, fireworks and other patriotic traditions, much attention will focus on familiar symbols of our history — monuments, battlefields, historic landmarks. Yet Independence Day also lets us reflect on lesser-known stories of people and places that illuminate the ideals on
Read More →Urbandale, Iowa – The Urbandale Iowa 4th of July Committee, Inc. will host their annual 4th of July Celebration on July 2-4. This year’s theme is Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America. The Urbandale 4th of July celebration is the largest celebration in the Des Moines metro area. This event
Read More →The Association’s annual awards spotlight professionals and programs shaping the future of public gardens. High-resolution images linked HERE. DES MOINES, Iowa (June 19, 2026) – The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) presented the Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for its Find Your True Nature campaign during the Association’s business and
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (06/19/2026) (readMedia)– The historic Swine Barn on the Iowa State Fairgrounds is undergoing a three-year, $19.6 million renovation, marking the largest facilities project in Iowa State Fair history. Originally built in 1907 and expanded in 1936, the barn has served generations of exhibitors and Fairgoers with more
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Posted June 16, 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 – “A father had to work only half
Read More →36 films from around the world, Iowa-made stories, filmmaker conversations, and over 18 hours of free screening (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® has released the film line-up for the annual Interrobang Film Festival. This year’s Festival will showcase 36 independent films representing nine countries, offering audiences
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Posted June 15, 2026in Stray Thoughts
It has been a while since you heard a United States leader say, “The fault is mine alone.” If you visit Abilene, Kansas, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Museum offers countless artifacts of leadership — far from the battlefields of Europe and the White House where the five-star general left
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