For 21 years, the Day of the Dead at the Des Moines Art Center has been a way to honor and connect with Latinx members of the community. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted the Latinx community, as well as other communities of color. This year, the Art Center is
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Posted May 05, 2021in A&E, Art Online Extra, Just Released, Online Exclusive
Since it started more than 30 years ago, the movie-mocking show “Mystery Science Theater 3000” has had a number of homes. It started on the Minneapolis UHF station KTMA before moving to The Comedy Channel, soon after rebranded Comedy Central. It found another life on the Sci-Fi Channel. The show
Read More →Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that in partnership with the Historic Valley Junction Foundation, it will host a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Valley Junction Farmers’ Markets in West Des Moines. The first clinic will be Thursday, May 6, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. No appointment will be
Read More →The Lauridsen Skatepark will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate its grand opening. The Skatepark is the largest in the country and will open to the public in Greater Des Moines (DSM) in advance of hosting a national event later this month. The
Read More →Iowa Architectural Foundation is proud to announce that its walking tours are back for the 2021 season of Architecture on the Move with only a few modifications for health safety. These public tours provide an opportunity for people to appreciate and understand the architectural treasures of the city. Guides will
Read More →SPPG announced today that Jackie Norris will serve as the company’s new president. SPPG is an issue based consulting company that provides organizational support, public affairs and advocacy services, and promotes public policy serving the interests and well-being of the people. SPPG also offers nonpartisan, independent market research services for
Read More →All-Natural Competition Features National & International Bodybuilders in Des Moines On Saturday, May 8, Des Moines hosts the 27th annual Natural Iowa Bodybuilding, Physique, Bikini and Figure Championships. What: Competitors of all ages, shapes, sizes and muscularity level. More than 125 athletes, including not only local competitors but those from
Read More →The 16th annual summer Dew Tour skateboard competition and festival arrives May 20-23 to celebrate the brand new Lauridsen Skatepark in downtown Des Moines. This is the only U.S.-based Olympic skateboard qualifying events for 2021 — Street and Park competitions —leading up to the sport’s introduction into the Olympic Games
Read More →Tickets and camping passes on sale Friday, April 30 Jon Pardi, Lee Brice, Brett Young, Scotty McCreery, Ingrid Andress, and more have been announced to perform at the Big Country Bash on Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in St. Charles, Iowa.
Read More →Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin registrations on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT and open applications on
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