The former Iowa native and current author is visiting Beaverdale Books on Sunday, June 4 at 1 p.m. — 2629 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines. But first, here are 10 Questions with Danelle Lejeune. Who is the smartest person you know? My dad. Cliche, but true. He forgives easily, laughs long
Read More →June 2, 2017 – Metro Waste Authority is accepting applications for their Environmental Enhancement Grant Program. These grants support environmental projects, such as public recycling infrastructure, community recycling education, water quality protection and improvement projects and pollution prevention. Recipients can receive $10,000, and two projects will be selected. Applications must
Read More →ANKENY, IA – Celebrate Floppy’s 60th birthday with the Ankeny Area Historical Society on June 9 from 6-8 p.m. at “Night at the Museum” at 301 SW Third St. The Floppy Show was a children’s television series starring Duane Ellett and his puppet-friend Floppy broadcast on WHO-TV in Des Moines from 1957-1987. The
Read More →The African Children’s Choir is said to melt the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional Spirituals and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance
Read More →Building on last summer’s success, the Des Moines Water Polo Club will coach free, weekly youth water polo clinics Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from June 4 through July 3 at Ashworth pool. The clinics are open for swimmers age 8-14. The Olympic sport of water polo emphasizes swimming ability,
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2017) – Lessing-Flynn caused a rumble in the urban jungle at the 2017 NOVA Awards. The event, held at the Kum & Go Theater in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, was hosted by the Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association on Wednesday, May 24. Lessing-Flynn,
Read More →The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters to be extra cautious on the water this Memorial Day weekend. Due to the recent rainfall, Saylorville Lake level is rising, causing a great amount of floating debris and other obstructions.
Read More →Artist to Rock Out at Living History Farms at the Big Country Bash Tracy Lawrence, one of the most recognizable voices in country music for the past 24 years, is bringing his famous Nashville twang to Des moines on Sunday, June 25, for the Big Country Bash. Tickets to see
Read More →May 16, 2017 – The Clive “Lunch on the Plaza” summer events will begin on Friday, May 26. This lunch will be hosted by the Clive Chamber of Commerce. A Free lunch of chicken sandwiches, chips, apples, cookies and drinks will be served (donations are acceptable) from 11:30 to 1:00
Read More →What: As part of the City of Waukee’s “Imagine Waukee 2040” comprehensive planning process, members of the public who live, work and/or play in Waukee are invited to an upcoming public input workshop. Attendees will have a chance to provide feedback in person as to the long-term plans and
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