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Posted September 05, 2017in Just Released

Polk County and Prairie Meadows provide disaster relief funding to Fort Bend County, TX

Today the Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution that will provide $25,000 to the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management near Houston, Texas. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino will provide an additional gift of $25,000. The funding is in response to unprecedented and widespread flooding caused by

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Posted September 01, 2017in Just Released

Veterans Honor Flight asks for Community Engagement

What: The Central Iowa Honor Flight will be leaving Des Moines on September 12 to take 250 Veterans to Washington D.C. where they will have the opportunity to visit the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War memorials. The Veterans will be attending a send-off dinner on Monday, September 11,

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Posted September 01, 2017in Just Released

Interrobang Film Festival to debut Interrobang Film Challenge

Des Moines, IA (Sept 1, 2017) — The Interrobang Film Festival (IFF) announces the first run of the Interrobang Film Challenge (Sept. 22-25), an opportunity for film teams from across the state to test their filmmaking skills by creating a short film in just 72 hours. Teams will be given a choice

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Posted September 01, 2017in Just Released

IOWA WILD TO HOST GREEN-WHITE SCRIMMAGE SEPT. 27

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Wild, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, announced on Thursday the annual Green-White scrimmage takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. In addition, the team will partner with the Salvation Army to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Harvey.  

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Posted August 31, 2017in Just Released

Integer Wins Hashie Awards

Des Moines, Iowa — The Integer Group, a marketing communications agency specializing in retail sales, promotion programs and public relations, was acknowledged for its social media expertise by winning three awards at the 2017 Hashies on August 23. The Hashie Award’s is an annual ceremony hosted by the Social Media

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Posted August 31, 2017in Just Released

Second Annual Art on the Lake at Copper Creek Lake Park

PLEASANT HILL, Iowa – The second annual Art on the Lake will be held at Copper Creek Lake Park on Saturday, September 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to all ages, the free event will present an opportunity for art lovers and event enthusiasts alike to meet, talk and

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Posted August 31, 2017in Just Released

Hy-Vee Announces Innovative Partnerships with Wahlburgers Restaurants and Orangetheory Fitness

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced two strategic partnerships that will diversify its business model while reinforcing its mission of making customers’ lives easier, healthier and happier. The organization plans to build, own and operate 26 Wahlburgers restaurants – nearly doubling the brand’s current locations. Hy-Vee will add select

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Posted August 31, 2017in Just Released

Noce’s full weekend lineup October-December (holiday shows)

Noce’s October/November/December Schedule TICKETS AT NOCEDSM.COM OR BY CALLING (515)244-5399 OR IN PERSON AT 1326 WALNUT STREET, 12-4 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY. Wednesdays: The Des Moines Big Band, In Residence, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays: Jazz On The House, All Night Happy Hour, 7-10 p.m., No Cover Friday & Saturdays: Late Night Jazz & Cabaret,

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Posted August 31, 2017in Just Released

UPDATE: ARL Deploys Mobile Rescue Team to Areas South of Houston

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) Mobile Rescue Team dispatched Monday morning after receiving a request to help rescue 20 dogs from a large-scale rescue operation in North Texas. This rescue was scheduled before Hurricane Harvey made landfall, but it removed some burden from the Texas shelter system so

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Posted August 30, 2017in Just Released

Transgender opera opens DMMO’s 46th Season

Indianola, IA — Des Moines Metro Opera opens its 46th Season on November 17 with “As One,” a one-act chamber opera for two voices and string quartet with music by Laura Kaminsky and libretto by Mark Campbell and Kimberly Reed. As part of Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2nd Stages Series,

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