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
Read More →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
Read More →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.
Read More →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
Read More →Beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the Ankeny Art Center will be featuring the works of the Central Iowa Textile Artists and Tracey Simmonds. Central Iowa Textile Artists is a local group that will be presenting their show titled “Fiber – A Colorful Life.” Tracey Simmonds is a local artist whose
Read More →Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival will award 12 students with academic scholarships and reward three Latino business people for their successes at this year’s festival. “One of the founding principles of the festival is to honor and support our youth,” said Joe Gonzalez, the executive director of Latino Resources Inc., the
Read More →Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa (BGCCI) has been selected by Variety—the Children’s Charity as the recipient of $150,000 grant to fund the Feeding the Future Dining Hall at the future E.T. Meredith Jr. Club at East High School in Des Moines. “We are honored to receive such a
Read More →On Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the highly anticipated 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will make an exclusive appearance at Karl Chevrolet, before it officially goes on sale. This U.S. tour will give enthusiasts around the country an up-close look at the first-ever production mid-engine Corvette – offering
Read More →On Wednesday morning, employees of MMIT Business Solutions in Urbandale were recognized with the 2019 Pro-Tech Service Award, an award given to those Konica Minolta dealerships that demonstrate the highest commitment to customer support and satisfaction. MMIT also received special recognition for its longstanding excellence, as this marks the 30th
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