By Submitted WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2018) — As part of its second annual Hy-Vee Hams for the Holidays campaign, Des Moines-area Hy-Vee employees and local first responders will distribute 500 Hormel® Cure 81® hams on Monday, Dec. 17, to benefit families in need this holiday season. Hams
Read More →The West Des Moines Historical Society and the United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa, will be celebrating the Naturalization of approximately 66 new American citizens, representing 23 countries, Friday, June 1 at the historic Jordan House, 2001 Fuller Road in West Des Moines. The official court session will
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Posted April 04, 2018in Feature 2, Uncategorized
50 seasons of Triple-A baseball This season marks a milestone in Iowa baseball history. The Iowa Cubs home opener on Thursday, April 5 celebrates 50 seasons of Triple-A baseball in Des Moines. The team started as the Iowa Oaks in 1969, then became an affiliate of the Chicago Cubs in 1981, and one year later was christened as the Iowa
Read More →Des Moines, IA — Philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn have donated funds to the Des Moines Art Center for the purchase of a new sculpture, “Pumpkin (L),” 2014, fabricated 2018, by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, soon to be installed in the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park in downtown Des
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Posted September 06, 2017in Tech Talk, Uncategorized
Automation is an incredible gift to modern society. The most menial of tasks have been passed off to soulless robots and machines. No more drilling holes in license plates or tightening screws on car chassis after car chassis. While a godsend to industrial production, automation has also killed hundreds of
Read More →Des Moines, IA (May 2017) — The Art Center’s popular “Summer on the Hill” is gearing up for its sixth season of free films on the lawn and live music in the courtyard. The events take place the first Thursdays and Fridays in June, July, and August (except for June
Read More →Celebrate LIVE music at Springfest, Memorial weekend, at Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Music on the lawn from 2-9 p.m., starting with Iowa Blues Hall of Famer, Rob Lumbard, followed by Kansas City’s own Amanda Fish, Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues with The Bel Airs
Read More →The Ankeny American Legion Albaugh-McGovern Post 42 is hosting its Annual Pancake Day Breakfast on Saturday, April 29 from 8-11 a.m. at the Legion Post building — 521 S.W. Third St. The event will accept freewill donations to be used to support the work of the Ankeny Legion Post. Some
Read More →WASHINGTON — America’s Navy is coming to Des Moines, Iowa, one of 18 cities in eight states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2017 tour — one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters performance
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