The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden’s Bloom magazine won a gold medal for best trade magazine on Sept. 7, 2019 at the GardenComm: Garden Communicators International Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City. According to the judges, “Each image spoke a thousand words. And that would have been enough
Read More →Polk County Veteran Affairs will be collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats and gloves that will be donated to veterans and their families. Items can be dropped off at the VA office at Polk County River Place located at 2309 Euclid Ave. and donations will be accepted until
Read More →URBANDALE HOMECOMING PANCAKE DAY LOCATION: Urbandale High School Commons, 71st & Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA DATE: Friday, Sept. 20 at 4:30-7 p.m. MENU: All you can eat pancakes plus sausage and drink COST: $5 or $3 age 12 & under BENEFIT: Lions Club scholarships and community needs NOTE: Enter through
Read More →Richard Keeling, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Clear Lake, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes millennial financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business.
Read More →The celebrated British choir, The Kingdom Choir, catapulted to global acclaim when they captivated 2 billion viewers with their widely-publicized performance at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, when they performed “Stand By Me.” The Kingdom Choir brings their unique renditions of top hits and gospel classics
Read More →The Des Moines Symphony opens its 2019-2020 season with “Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky,” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Des Moines Civic Center — 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. The Symphony begins its 82nd Season with a thrilling all-Tchaikovsky program.
Read More →WHAT: Free public celebration featuring live music, food trucks, kid zone, guided tours, light refreshments, cash bar, community art exhibition, and more. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4–7 p.m. WHERE: John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 15th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines. WHO: All are welcome to attend; comments from Art
Read More →Bank Iowa Corporation today announced it has added a 23rd Iowa community to the list of those served by the second-largest family owned bank in the state. The $1.4 billion community bank will soon be serving Colfax through the acquisition of First State Bank of Colfax. First State Bank of
Read More →It’s beginning to SOUND a lot like Christmas! “Iowa’s Own Pianist” Jim McDonough and his orchestra and singers have announced a statewide tour this holiday season with a dazzling allnew production benefitting Camp Courageous of Iowa (CampCourageous.org). Tickets for the seven-city tour are on sale now, including a performance stop
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