On Tuesday, the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce surprised Tom Gayman, owner of Performance Realty, LLC and Urbandale City Council Member, with the news that he was selected as the 2019 Citizen of the Year. While serving three terms on Urbandale City Council, Tom has worked tirelessly for the citizens of
Read More →Smash Park has partnered with local fitness instructors and studios to offer free wellness classes every weekend. Back in September, Smash Park started hosting “Wellness Weekends” in the Yard and will move the classes inside during the winter. The goal of Wellness Weekends is to provide a free option for
Read More →This year is the 50th anniversary of the filming of “Cold Turkey” in central Iowa — much of it in Greenfield — and the community is celebrating with a stage production of an original play, “A Town of Extras: The filming of Cold Turkey.” This play, written by Tammy Pearson
Read More →Stores in Historic Valley Junction are gearing up for holiday shopping! Many stores have extended holiday shopping hours, and the district will celebrate its annual Jingle in the Junction events as well as Small Business Saturday. Historic Valley Junction will kick-off the holiday season on Nov. 21 with MINGLE &
Read More →Des Moines, IA (November 2019) – The “already loved” LOVE sculpture by American Pop artist Robert Indiana sited in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park will be moved off site temporarily beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5 while a new pedestal is created. LOVE is expected to return within a few
Read More →THE PUBLIC IS DARED TO ATTEND: A holiday exhibition presented by a unique collective of kindred artists. Nov. 1-2, in a dark and ominous warehouse, 13 enigmatic spirits will emerge from the shadows to create a most intriguing visual art experience. “The witching hour, somebody had once whispered to her,
Read More →The Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Show is scheduled for Nov. 15th-17 at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This is Iowa’s largest show, with over 300 talented exhibitors from seven states presenting and selling the Midwest’s finest handcrafts. The show is a production of Callahan Promotions,
Read More →To All Those Concerned: Charges against Justin Wynn and Gary DeMercurio, the two men at the center of the Dallas County Courthouse incident on Sept. 11, 2019, have been reduced from felony accusations of Burglary to the simple misdemeanor offense of Criminal Trespass (i.e. the equivalent of a traffic ticket).
Read More →Join the Halloween fun as children show off their costumes and travel through Historic Valley Junction on Sunday, Oct. 27th, 2-5 p.m. Pumpkin Walk participants will meet from 2-5 p.m. in Historic Valley Junction for children’s activities including face painting, hula-hooping, bubbles and balloon art in Railroad Park. Children can
Read More →The Holiday Promenade in Historic East Village is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23. The Holiday Promenade is the kickoff to the holiday season in Downtown Des Moines (DSM) held annually the weekend before Thanksgiving. Patrons can enjoy holiday shopping and festivities. The Promenade is a free
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