PUMPKINS in the JUNCTION

Costumes, treats, hayrack rides and more are at Historic Valley Junction’s Annual Pumpkin Walk. Historic Valley Junction’s Annual Pumpkin Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-5 p.m. Pumpkin Walk participants will meet in Historic Valley Junction for children’s activities including face painting, hula-hooping, bubbles and balloon art in Railroad

Bank Iowa Receives Two Public Relations Society of America Awards

Bank Iowa celebrated two more marketing wins on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA Central Iowa) PRIME Awards Ceremony. The annual event recognizes marketing and communications excellence among brands across Iowa in various businesses and industries. Bank Iowa won two awards of merits in the

Waukee Police to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 26

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Waukee area residents can be a part of the effort. The Waukee Public Safety Building at

The Invincible Czars stop in Des Moines on Oct. 23 to play at the Fleur Cinema

The Invincible Czars–a mini-orchestra from Austin, Texas–are touring the country while performing a modern and completely original score accompanied with the 1920 German silent film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.” The band performs its music live while the movie plays on the screen behind them. Its website says, it “aims

Rich and Kim Willis honored with prestigious Tocqueville Society Award

Rich and Kim Willis have received the prestigious 2019 Tocqueville Society Award. This award is United Way of Central Iowa’s highest honor, given annually to an individual or household who exemplifies inspirational and sustained leadership and service to the central Iowa community through United Way. Tocqueville Society, United Way’s premier

Symphony in Sculpture Oct. 12-13

The Des Moines Symphony will perform its second program of the season, Symphony in Sculpture, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 12 & 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut St., Des Moines). Ten years ago, the John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park opened to

NXT PRO WRESTLING PHOTOS FROM SEPT. 26

JONNY LANG PLAYS HOYT SHERMAN PLACE, SATURDAY, APRIL 18

It is hard to believe that at 38 years old Jonny Lang has already had a successful career for two decades. Easier to believe when you learn he released his first platinum record at 15 — an age when many young people are just beginning to play music. Lie to

Barnstormers Name New Head Coach: Ameer Ismail joins Iowa Barnstormers Organization

The Iowa Barnstormers have named Ameer Ismail as their new Head Coach, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Pettit announced today. Ismail joins the organization effective immediately and will oversee all coaching duties. Ismail brings a wealth of knowledge to the Barnstormers organization, with experience both playing and coaching.

MISSING CHILD

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the Edmundson Police Department (Missouri) are asking for the public’s help finding Gabriel Yonko–a missing child. Gabriel, 16-year-old female, was last seen in Saint Louis. The minor is believed to be with an adult male in a black 2008 Lexus LS