Beaverdale Books will host author Tracey Garvis Graves as she launches her new book, The Trail of Lost Hearts, on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Garvis Graves has tackled everything including forbidden love in On the Island, love on the spectrum in The Girl
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® presented by Nationwide has released the list of the 195 professional visual artists invited to exhibit in the Juried Art Fair at the Festival, June 28 – 30, 2024 in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. The Festival’s invitation list has
Read More →Des Moines, IA – Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa has raised more than $6.5 million through the 50th Telethon. The Variety Telethon has been an institution in Des Moines and throughout the entire state of Iowa, with thousands of volunteers, donors, entertainers, and supporters joining together to raise
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 5, 2024) – We all know staying physically active is important for our health and wellness, but as we age, it seems to become more and more difficult and gets put on the backburner. The Iowa Senior Games, a pillar of the Iowa Sports Foundation
Read More →MARCH 5, 2024 – Iconic guitarist and songwriter Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) and his band The Dirty Knobs will perform at Des Moines’ Hoyt Sherman Place on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Tickets go on sale this Friday (3/8) at the venue box office and Ticketmaster.com
Read More →The Easter Bunny will be making a special visit to Terrace Hill for the annual Egg Hunt on the Hill event on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 1:00-2:30 pm. Guests will enjoy photos with the Easter Bunny, meeting Governor Kim Reynolds and First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds, eggs on a stick
Read More →Opening Reception Friday, March 8, 2024 5 pm – 8 pm 2411 Grand Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50312 Free and open to the public Parking behind the gallery Join Moberg Gallery for the opening reception of new work by local favorite, Chris Vance. The artist will be in attendance, and
Read More →JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 4, 2024) — Twelve bankers from across the state helped kick off Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival, which continues through March 11. Volunteers answered pledge phones from 3-8:30 p.m. to help raise $21,255 for the public television network. “The Iowa Bankers Association has been
Read More →DES MOINES (Feb. 29, 2024) – Art Week Des Moines organizers are looking for 10 local businesses to host new murals as the annual celebration of local artists nears its tenth anniversary. “Art Week Des Moines usually prompts mural installations at local businesses,” said Teva Dawson, founder of public arts
Read More →DES MOINES – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced over $128 million to 835 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) and Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) owners for the 2023 Renewal and New Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program grants. This funding highlights HUD and the Biden-Harris Administration’s
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