The Interrobang Film Festival (IFF) is proud to announce the 53 films from nine different countries that made it past the cutting room floor to be screened over the three days of the Des Moines Arts Festival June 28-30. Part juried competition, part public screening and part workshop, the unique
Read More →The first Harry Potter novel was released in 1997, and Iowa muggles ever since have yearned to attend their own school of wizardry. Alas, there have been no schools this side of the ocean—until now. Word is that on May 18 and 19, a portal will open to allow common
Read More →The Des Moines Symphony will present the final concert in its 2018-2019 Spotlight at the Temple Concert Series on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Spotlight at the Temple is a unique concert experience curated by Des Moines Symphony musicians and performed in an intimate atmosphere. At the May event,
Read More →Residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to share their opinions on 176 roadway capacity projects that could be eligible for federal funding over the next 30 years. The Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of updating the Long-Range Transportation Plan for the Greater Des
Read More →The Des Moines Police Department is currently investigating a report of a mountain lion sighting within the City. Video from the area of 31st and I-235 is being examined to confirm the presence of the animal. Additional will information will be shared as it becomes available. Please exercise an abundance
Read More →Question: What do a successful Des Moines business owner, a Danish Knight, a beloved East High secretary, an award-winning sports columnist, and an educator & coach have in common? Answer: They are all proud graduates of East High School and will be inducted into the EHS Alumni Hall of Fame
Read More →Ahhhhh. Summer in the park on Sunday evening in small-town Iowa. Residents are sitting on lawn chairs or blankets, while listening to live music, and children are running around, playing with their friends. And it’s free. Kate Williams and Connie Terry plan to duplicate that iconic scene this summer in
Read More →On Friday, April 26, The Foundation for Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) hosted its annual Tango Gala, an evening of dancing to live music, great food and exciting auction items. Held at the Ron Pearson Center, Tango is a signature fundraising event for CFI. Proceeds from this event help
Read More →AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, THE CHER SHOW and THE PROM Recognized with Nominations The Broadway League and The American Theatre Wing announced the 2019 Tony Award Nominations on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:30 a.m. CST live from New York. Des Moines Performing Arts
Read More →The family-friendly festival features costumed characters, crafts, and activities for all ages. Con one con all to the second annual MyDMPL Con! Come to the library to enjoy this family-friendly festival for all fandoms. Travel to Hogwarts to find your Patronus and play “I Spy” at Dumbledore’s desk. Meet superheroes
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