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Posted January 13, 2023in Just Released

ACTORS to hold auditions for “Pump Boys and Dinettes”

ACTORS: Ames Community Theater will be casting for their summer musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes” February 8 and 15 from 7 PM to 9 PM at the ACTORS studio (120 Abraham Dr). The show, which takes place on Highway 57 in North Carolina, follows the lives of four men who

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Posted January 13, 2023in Just Released

Bald eagle to be released, public invited to unique experience

EARLHAM, IOWA (January 13, 2023) Join Dallas County Conservation Board for the release of a rehabilitated Bald Eagle into the wilds of Dallas County. This event will occur at Kuehn Conservation Area on January 22, 1-2:30pm. Kay Neumann, Director of Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR), will tell the story of

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Posted January 13, 2023in Just Released

Jeremy Parsons to be named new Iowa State Fair CEO and fair manager

  DES MOINES, IA (01/13/2023) (readMedia)– Jeremy Parsons, of the Clay County Fair in Spencer, Iowa, will officially be named CEO and manager of the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Gary Slater, who has held the top position since 2001, announced his retirement in October of 2022. Parsons’ appointment

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Posted January 12, 2023in Just Released

Scott Bennett named President of DMACC Foundation Board

Scott Bennett of Ankeny has been named the new President of the DMACC Foundation Board of Directors. Bennett has served on the DMACC Foundation Board since 2018, most recently as Vice President. Bennett replaces Rita Perea as President of the Foundation Board. “We’re excited to welcome Scott into his new

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Posted January 09, 2023in Just Released

Behind the Curtain at the Val Air

The West Des Moines Historical Society and the Val Air Ballroom will pull the curtains during a private tour Saturday, January 28 at 1 p.m. Built in 1939, the Val Air (301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines) was originally an open air music and dance venue, bringing everyone from Big

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Posted January 09, 2023in Just Released

Fight For Air Climb returns to downtown Des Moines

DES MOINES (January 9, 2022) – Today, the American Lung Association in Iowa announced that the Fight For Air Climb, presented by EMC Insurance Companies, will return to ‘the buildings’ in Downtown Des Moines after a two-year absence due to the COVID pandemic. The event, taking place on Sunday, March

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Posted January 09, 2023in Just Released

Wilma’s Quilt continues to inspire support with a surprising gift!

Des Moines, IA – (January 9, 2023) – A small group gathered in Waukee last Friday so the winner of the quilt auction could meet Wilma and receive the quilt. The bidder won with a bid of $2,500 for the quilt on Facebook and then bumped up to $2,700 when

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Posted January 05, 2023in Just Released

Call for Applications – Athene Black & Brown Business Summit Nonprofit Fundraiser

WEST DES MONES, IA (THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announced that applications are now open through January 27, 2023, for nonprofit 501©3 organizations who help to support social justice programming in Greater Des Moines Iowa. Fundraising efforts held in conjunction with

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Posted December 29, 2022in Just Released

Community Foundation grants $420,000 to support community projects

  Des Moines, IA – December 29, 2022 — The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has awarded Leadership Grants totaling $420,000 to support three community projects: the North Side Community Recreation Center, Center at Sixth, and the 50314 Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) On-Demand pilot. Leadership Grants are

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Posted December 19, 2022in Just Released

Drake Theatre Neighborhood Playwright’s Series

Drake University Theatre seeks new plays written by playwrights from the Des Moines Metropolitan area. Plays will be read and evaluated by Drake Theatre students and faculty. The writer of the winning entry selected will receive a prize of $500 and have their play performed as a staged reading for two performances: September

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