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November 01, 2016 by justin in Just Released

Polk County Veteran Affairs donating winter coats to veterans

Polk County Veteran Affairs will be providing donated new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves at the Polk County VA Office at Polk County River Place located at [...]

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November 01, 2016 by justin in Just Released

Minnesota recalls trio from Iowa Wild

Minnesota Wild General Manager Chuck Fletcher on Tuesday announced the National Hockey League (NHL) club has recalled forwards Christoph Bertschy (pronounced Burr-chee), Tyler Graovac (pronounced GRAY-oh-vack) and Jordan Schroeder (pronounced SHRAY-duhr) from the Iowa Wild of [...]

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November 01, 2016 by justin in Just Released

Des Moines city manager’s office appoints LGTBQ liaison 

The Des Moines city manager’s office has appointed Joshua V. Barr to the position of designated liaison to the LGBTQ community. Barr also serves as the director of the Des [...]

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October 31, 2016 by justin in Just Released

With complete streets projects, cities invite healthful use by active people

Four new Complete Streets Tactical Starts projects are on-the-ground and making it easier for people to walk, bike and take transit in Greater Des Moines. These projects include a new [...]

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October 31, 2016 by justin in Center online exclusive

Girls gone wild — and wrinkled

The opening night of “Calendar Girls” was sold out, and some of the reasons were obvious. The comedy makes for an amiable night, like its source, a date flick from [...]

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October 28, 2016 by justin in Uncategorized

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II at the Civic Center, Nov. 5

Bugs Bunny is hopping back to the Des Moines Symphony! The Des Moines Symphony kicks off its 2016-2017 Pops Series with Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 [...]

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October 27, 2016 by justin in Uncategorized

Brenton Skating Plaza to open for winter season on Nov. 18

Brenton Skating Plaza, Des Moines’ only outdoor ice skating rink, opens for its 11th season on Friday, Nov. 18. The rink is located in the heart of Downtown Des Moines [...]

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October 27, 2016 by justin in Just Released

Iowa Wild announce Gaelic Storm concert set for March 18, 2017

The Iowa Wild, in conjunction with Gaelic Storm, announced the band will be performing live after the Iowa Wild home game on Saturday, Mar. 18 at 7 p.m. The team’s first [...]

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October 27, 2016 by justin in Just Released

Health insurance enrollment and renewal fairs start Nov. 3

The Polk County Health Department, Planned Parenthood of the Heartland, Broadlawns Medical Center, Primary Health Care, Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa and Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines will host [...]

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October 26, 2016 by justin in Just Released

Proctor Mechanical Corporation wins big at ABC of Iowa Awards Gala

Proctor Mechanical Corporation received several prestigious construction awards from Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa during the association’s annual Excellence in Construction Gala held Oct. 12 in Altoona, Iowa. In [...]

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