This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead of Griff II, Drake University’s popular live mascot. Griff II took over mascot duties on July 1, 2020, the day after the retirement of his predecessor, Griff. This marks the first bobblehead of Griff
Read More →Each year, the Des Moines Symphony invites Central Iowa fourth and fifth graders to experience the power and beauty of a full symphony orchestra at a specially designed youth concert. This year, the Symphony’s youth concert is debuting in a fully virtual format. The Virtual Youth Concert includes performances of
Read More →On March 12, the Des Moines Art Center will open Iowa Artists 2021: Olivia Valentine, featuring two bodies of work by the artist and Iowa State University professor. The exhibition, organized by Art Center Associate Curator Jared Ledesma, will run through May 16, 2021. Valentine is recognized for her work
Read More →The DSM Book Festival has announced its schedule for 2021. The Festival will host several virtual and socially distanced in-person sessions, including hybrid hands-on workshops, book-themed happy hours and virtual children’s activities along with the previously announced virtual nationally acclaimed author speaker series. The Festival will occur over the course
Read More →Des Moines Performing Arts (DMPA) announced a new virtual performance from one of the Prairie Meadow’s Temple Comedy Series favorite performers, Dixie Longate. Known for her one-woman shows, including the international smash hit Dixie’s Tupperware Party and the inspiring Dixie’s: Never Wear a Tube Top While Riding a Mechanical Bull
Read More →Two young women are taking their place in Iowa history as the first female Eagle Scouts in central Iowa. This week Mid-Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America formally recognized Angelina Hemphill, 16, of Ankeny Troop 188 and Hannah Massey, 15, of Ottumwa Troop 219, as the council’s first two female
Read More →Graham Construction Co. is partnering with Iowa OSHA Consultation and Construction Safety Specialists, Inc. by enrolling their project, Elite Eye Care, in the WORKSAFE program. Through this partnership, all parties work together to ensure safer construction sites. The Elite Eye Care project is located in Waukee and is scheduled to
Read More →Des Moines Arts Festival is pleased to announce the cohort of the inaugural class of Artist INC Des Moines. Twenty-five artists were selected from a competitive application process, and the program will begin in March. Selected artists represent multiple artistic disciplines including visual, literary, and performing arts. Artist INC Des
Read More →1 in 5 young Iowans have received Bank of Mom & Dad funding since the start of the pandemic. 78% say there is no interest on loans from parents. 1 in 5 parents admit they are not confident they will be paid back. Infographicshowing results across America. The Florida State
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