DES MOINES – When the United States entered the First World War on April 6, 1917, thousands of Iowans stepped up to support the cause, both in the trenches and at home. Beginning next month, the State Historical Museum of Iowa will honor their legacy by opening a new exhibition called “Iowa
Read More →Please join us to break ground on the Jester Park Nature Center and celebrate with those who made it all possible. Brief speaking remarks will be followed by mingling, refreshments and naturalist-led activities. March 29, 1:30 p.m. HOSTED BY: Polk County Conservation Great Outdoors Foundation BUILDING SITE: Jester Park
Read More →(Des Moines, Iowa) – The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is accepting nominations for its annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards honor leaders who exemplify the heart of community stewardship, recognizing those who are caretakers and difference-makers for Greater Des Moines. Ideal nominees have made notable contributions in the community and
Read More →DOWNTOWN DES MOINES, IOWA – Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 6, for Opening Day of the Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. The Market will open for its 42nd season. The Market is produced by the Downtown Community alliance, which is a pillar of the
Read More →Outback Concerts Presents John Mulaney Friday, June 23 – 7 p.m. John Mulaney is an Emmy Award winning writer and comedian. He most recently starred in the Broadway hit, Oh, Hello on Broadway, alongside Nick Kroll. In 2015, Mulaney released his 3rd hour stand up special, a Netflix Original
Read More →The Beaverdale Business Coalition (BBC) is celebrating the neighborhood’s 100th birthday with a fun new foodie event showcasing Beaverdale’s restaurants. The BBC is proud to announce the first ever Beaverdale Restaurant Week, April 21-29, 2017. Throughout the week participating Beaverdale restaurants will offer special deals in two categories; a three course prixe
Read More →JOHN MULANEY is an Emmy Award winning writer and comedian. He most recently starred in the Broadway hit, “Oh, Hello on Broadway” alongside Nick Kroll. In 2015 Mulaney released his 3rd hour stand up special a Netflix Original titled “THE COMEBACK KID” which the AV Club called “his best hour of
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA (March 2017) – The Des Moines Art Center is pleased to announce that DuPont Pioneer has donated $20,000 toward the Art Center’s 2017 Educational Programs and Outreach for At-Risk Youth as part of the DuPont Pioneer sponsorship program. According to Director Jeff Fleming, “The Art Center is
Read More →Waukee, Iowa — The City of Waukee launched “Imagine Waukee 2040,” a process to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range document addressing goals and policies for land use, housing, parks and open space, economic development and transportation systems. Once completed, the flexible and dynamic plan will
Read More →On Friday, October 13, 2017, Wynonna Judd will be bringing her signature sound to Hoyt Sherman Place at 8 p.m. Once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline,” Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Five-time GRAMMY winner
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