Grimes, IA — Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) will host the third annual West Des Moines Polar Plunge at Jordan Creek Town Center on Sunday, October 15. The Polar Plunge is a signature fundraiser for Special Olympics and offers a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise money and support Special Olympics
Read More →PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — The city of Pleasant Hill continues to experience significant growth after an influx in building permits during the month of September. In 2016, the City recorded the largest construction year in a decade with $33.4 million in new permits. In one month, the city of Pleasant Hill has
Read More →CLIVE, Iowa — Clive Selected as Finalist for Voice of the People Award National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) has announced Clive, IA as a Finalist of the Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Built Environment. This award is only given to top performing jurisdictions that best listen and act
Read More →Des Moines, IA — The scheme to sell non-existent puppies and other pets to unsuspecting U.S. consumers may be significantly more organized and widespread than generally believed. A multi BBB, in-depth study reveals at least 80 percent of the sponsored advertising links in an internet search for pets may be fraudulent.
Read More →DES MOINES — The Des Moines Symphony continues its 2017-2018 80th Season with Tchaikovski’s “Swan Lake” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct 21 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct 22, 2017 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). Our 80th Season, “Music in Motion,” continues with the master of 19th Century dance music -—
Read More →DES MOINES — The Des Moines European Heritage Association (DMEHA) has announced that its 2017 Christkindlmarket Des Moines will be open Dec. 1 to 3 at Cowles Commons in downtown Des Moines. The free event, which drew more than 25,000 visitors last year, will nearly double its offerings in its
Read More →Kathleen Madigan: Boxed Wine and Bigfoot — Feb. 9, 8 p.m. In her 23 year career, Kathleen Madigan has never been hotter. With her recent “Gone Madigan,” Showtime special, CD & DVD, Kathleen is selling out theaters across the country. Madigan has won the American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian” and
Read More →On Oct. 7, 2017, the Des Moines Police Department will partner with several other organizations to host the 2nd Annual Community Vehicle Check-Up. The event will be held at North High School, 501 Holcomb Ave., Des Moines. Volunteers will be checking vehicles for burnt out lights (headlights, tail / brake
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (October 2017) — On October 19, the Des Moines Art Center will open Alex Prager’s “La Petite Mort,” the fourth video in the Single-channel 7 series, Journeys into Peripheral Worlds. “La Petite Mort” will be on view in the Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery, Richard Meier building, through
Read More →Urbandale, Iowa — The community is inviting you to join Urbandale Mayor Bob Andeweg and the Urbandale Police Department as they “RUN FOR THE BADGE” Saturday, October 14 at 8 a.m. Mayor Andeweg will be anchoring #TeamJustin as he completes one of three courses provided to runners/walkers by the city: a 5K, 1-Mile
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