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July 31, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Koester Named Waukee’s New Public Works Director/City Engineer

Waukee, Iowa — The City of Waukee is announcing that Rudy Koester will soon be promoted to the position of Public Works Director/City Engineer. Waukee’s long-time Public Works Director John Gibson will retire at the end of September, and Koester will step into this leadership role on October 1. He

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July 25, 2018 by Press Releases in The Sound Exclusive

SHINEDOWN BRINGS ‘SECOND CHANCE’ AND OTHER FAN FAVORITES TO WELLS FARGO ARENA

Selling out shows isn’t new to Shinedown. “[When people say ‘Rock is dead’ … ] I don’t know, I’m selling out 15,000 people every single night and every single festival we’ve played,” says Barry Kerch, the band’s drummer. The hard-rock group released its sixth studio album in May. “Attention Attention”

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July 23, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Former Chicago frontman Peter Cetera performs at Iowa State Fair

By Jackie Wilson Singer, guitarist and former Chicago band member, Peter Cetera, had just finished a bike ride in his hometown of Idaho, when he took the time to speak with CITYVIEW about his upcoming concert at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 18. As a former Chicago frontman with

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July 13, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

LONGTIME DMPS EDUCATOR TO LEAD NEW MONTESSORI SCHOOL

DES MOINES, IA (July 12, 2018) – A longtime school leader who has dedicated her career to educating Des Moines Public Schools students will become the principal of the district’s newest Montessori school. Renita Lord, current principal of Garton Elementary School, will take the helm as principal of Northeast Montessori

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July 13, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Urbandale’s 2018 Mid-Year Building Report Details Strong Commercial and Residential Investment

Urbandale, Iowa – The City of Urbandale’s Community Development Department issued a total of 483 building permits in the first six months of 2018, with a total valuation of $67 million. This is the highest total mid-year valuation since 2004. Of the building permits issued from January through June 2018

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July 13, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs awards $2 million in grants – Funding supports art, culture and historic preservation across Iowa

DES MOINES – A robot helps cancer patients take virtual tours of an art museum. Communal dinners serve guests a taste of history. A restored courthouse clock tower will keep on ticking for another 100 years. These are just three of more than 200 statewide projects that received more than

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July 11, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Prairie Meadows Donates More Than $5 Million through Grant Programs – Community Betterment and Legacy Grants Create a Lasting Impact on Central Iowa

July 11 – Altoona, IA. Prairie Meadows has given a record amount in charitable donations to the community this year. As a nonprofit organization, Prairie Meadows strives to promote economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. To continue their dedication to this goal, they awarded more

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July 11, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

IOWA WILD ANNOUNCES FULL 2018-19 SCHEDULE

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Wild and the American Hockey League announced today the complete 2018-19 schedule. For the fifth time in six seasons, Iowa will open the season at home, as the team hosts Manitoba Moose on Oct. 5 and Oct. 7 for opening weekend. The Wild then faces

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July 10, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Statement from the family of Governor Robert D. Ray

Robert D. Ray, Iowa’s 38th governor, who never stopped serving the state and its people in recent decades, passed away early this morning in Des Moines. Gov. Ray was 89. He had dealt with Parkinson’s disease and died peacefully of natural causes at Wesley Acres, according to David Oman, Ray’s

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July 06, 2018 by Press Releases in Just Released

Animals Impacted by Flooding Update

This weekend, as floodwaters waters ravaged our community, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) was there to help the pets that were displaced. As waters continued to rise, our Mobile Rescue Teams assisted in removing 19 horses from a flooded property and transported them to safe housing after the

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