Join us for the opening reception for the international group show, Contemporary Abstraction, at Moberg Gallery, 2411 Grand, Des Moines, IA 50312 on Friday, May 27, 2022, from 5pm – 8pm. Paintings are arriving for Contemporary Abstraction from all over the country and the globe, including works from Canada, Germany,
Read More →Bring the kids and join in the fun as author Mark Ceilley shares the story of Cinderelliot at Beaverdale Books on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 PM. Written by Mark Ceilley and Rachel Smoka-Richardson and illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, this modern-day retelling of Cinderella offers a scrumptious love story with ungrateful
Read More →Meet the Author: Maureen McCue Noted global health leader shares hopes and concerns on issues ranging from autism and mental health, to epidemics and the environment. Join a conversation with Maureen McCue who will discuss her book, Birds in the Morning, Frogs at Night, at Artisan Gallery 218 on Monday,
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) Washboard abs. Powerful quads. Beautiful backs. Drug free bodybuilding and fitness is coming to Des Moines! On Saturday, May 7th, Des Moines will again host the 28th annual Natural Iowa Bodybuilding, Physique, Bikini and Figure Championships. More than 125 athletes are expected, including competitors not only locally but
Read More →(Altoona, Iowa – April 26, 2022) – Bank Iowa today announced it has appointed Tim Guiter as mortgage loan originator for the Altoona area. Guiter brings twelve years of experience in the financial industry to Iowa’s second largest family-owned bank. “Tim has a passion for helping mortgage clients succeed,” said
Read More →Free event to be held at Lauridsen Skatepark, the largest skatepark in the United States. Carlsbad, Calif. (April 25, 2022) — The annual Dew Tour pro skateboard competition and festival – powered by MTN DEW® – will return to Des Moines, Iowa on July 29 and 30 at Lauridsen Skatepark
Read More →Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day by shopping local at central Iowa independent bookstores! Beaverdale Books has teamed up with Dog-Eared Books, Pageturners Bookstore, Racoon River Press, Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe, and Storyhouse Bookpub to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Readers
Read More →Jeff Fleming, longstanding director of the Des Moines Art Center, has announced he will retire in April 2023 DES MOINES, IA (April 2022) – After spending 25 years at the Des Moines Art Center, or one third of its history, Jeff Fleming has announced that he will step down as its
Read More →Join us for the Chris Vance opening reception at Moberg Gallery, 2411 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 on Friday, April 15, 2022, from 5pm – 8 pm. Chris Vance has been intrigued during the pandemic years by the chaos and calm that coexist. He is also fascinated by dual modes of
Read More →Iowa Chapter of ASPA recognizes attorney’s four decades of public service. DES MOINES, April 2, 2022. Polk County Attorney John P. Sarcone is the recipient of the Iowa Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration’s (ASPA) inaugural Mary Maloney Public Service Award. The award presentation will take place in the Polk
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