Debut book features tales of emerging whole from the darkness of grief. Author Laura Julier will visit Beaverdale Books at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 to share her new book, Off Izaak Walton Road: The Grace That Comes Through Loss. Loss and sorrow can overwhelm even the strongest person,
Read More →Transformative vision and deep commitment to the industry earn Chelesvig top honor from The Broadway League DES MOINES, IA – At The Broadway League’s Annual Spring Road Conference in New York this week, Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) President and CEO Jeff Chelesvig was presented with the Distinguished Lifetime Service
Read More →Tonic and Mike Skill’s The Romantics to headline the free outdoor concert line-up (Des Moines, IA) – The Des Moines Arts Festival® has released the live music, performing arts, and literary arts program schedule for the 2025 Festival happening June 27 – 29 in Western Gateway Park in downtown Des
Read More →The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) has seen an increase in cases of canine parvovirus in the community this spring and urges dog and puppy owners to make sure their pets are up to date on vaccinations and take other precautions to keep their dogs safe and curb the
Read More →Action-packed mix of free and paid events DES MOINES, IA (05/13/2025) (readMedia)– Get ready for eight days of action-packed outdoor entertainment in Elwell Family Park, the west outdoor events area at the 2025 Iowa State Fair, including the NEW utilities lineman rodeo, tractor pulls, ATV/UTV races, and a smash ’em
Read More →The Des Moines Buccaneers are excited to welcome Derek Damon as the new Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations, becoming the 18th head coach in franchise history. “It’s an incredible honor to be named Head Coach and President of Hockey Operations of the Des Moines Buccaneers,” said Damon. “This
Read More →May 12 – 18, 2025 Recognizing and giving thanks to our volunteers, employees, and donors who help us Do The Most Good! DES MOINES, Iowa. (May 12, 2025) — Did you know The Salvation Army is the country’s largest nongovernmental provider of social services to help those in the
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2025) – Lead DSM announces the graduation of the Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) Class of 2025, which includes 44 student leaders from 17 central Iowa high schools. The Youth Leadership Initiative provides high school students with leadership experiences and community connections that enhance confidence and
Read More →Grants Part of Record-Setting One-Day Donation of More Than $13.2 Million Awarded to Support Literacy and Education Programs; Funding Supports Adult, Family and Summer Literacy Programs Across the Country Goodlettsville, Tennessee – May 8, 2025 – Today, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) announced the award of nearly $100,000 in
Read More →Windsor Heights, IA – State Representative and Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst today announced her campaign for US Congress in Iowa’s Third Congressional District. In announcing her campaign, Konfrst said, “This district is my home. I grew up in Johnston public schools and graduated from Drake University. I raised
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