On 11 April 2017, at approximately 9:18 p.m., Des Moines Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of the 2800 block of Beaver Avenue to investigate a report of a shooting. The Des Moines Police Department Communication Center also received multiple calls from residents who reported hearing gunfire. Officers
Read More →WASHINGTON — America’s Navy is coming to Des Moines, Iowa, one of 18 cities in eight states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2017 tour — one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters performance
Read More →(April 12, 2017) DES MOINES – The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) has released the number of animals’ lives they have saved from January through March this year. A total of 2,033 homeless pets were saved during this time period through adoption, returning lost pets to their owners, and
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa (April 11, 2017) – The Des Moines Water Works will move to resolve its Federal Clean Water case without appeal. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued its ruling on March 17, dismissing all of Des Moines Water Works’ claims against the Boards
Read More →Hungry? Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market is fixing for another season. This year’s Farmers Market is set for Thursdays from June 1 through Oct. 12 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Vendors offering fresh food will be at 24th Street between Cottage Grove and Drake Park Avenue — right
Read More →For Immediate Release 2017 Iowa Blues Challenge – Call for Musicians April 11, 2017 The Central Iowa Blues Society is now accepting applications for the 2017 Iowa Blues Challenge for both the Band and the Solo/Duo categories. Play for a prize package that includes cash, recording time and performance opportunities
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Waukee general obligation rating from Aa3 to Aa2 . Also, Moody’s has assigned the Aa2 to the City’s $13.9 million General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A. Post-sale, the City will have $62.4 million of general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) debt outstanding.
Read More →Toe-tapping road songs and heartstring-tugging ballads are the reason Jill Cohn was named by Los Angeles’ Los Feliz Journal as a top 10 indie pick. The Seattle Songstress is playing Star Bar on Thursday, April 20, at 9 p.m. Star Bar is located at 2811 Ingersoll Ave. After performing more than 200 concert dates
Read More →Melissa Etheridge and her full band will perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show.
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – Des Moines Performing Arts will present the fifth annual IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THEATER AWARDS SHOWCASE on Monday, June 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. The evening of entertainment will feature more than 500 student performers representing 60 participating high schools from across the state. Tickets to
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