URBANDALE HOMECOMING PANCAKE DAY

URBANDALE HOMECOMING PANCAKE DAY LOCATION: Urbandale High School Commons, 71st & Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA DATE: Friday, Sept. 20 at 4:30-7 p.m. MENU: All you can eat pancakes plus sausage and drink COST: $5 or $3 age 12 & under BENEFIT: Lions Club scholarships and community needs NOTE: Enter through

Richard Keeling Honored As A Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisor by Forbes Magazine

Richard Keeling, CFP®, CRPC®, APMA® a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Clear Lake, was named to the list of “Forbes Best-in-State Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes millennial financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business.

The Kingdom Choir to Perform in Ames: One of 29 North American tour stops

The celebrated British choir, The Kingdom Choir, catapulted to global acclaim when they captivated 2 billion viewers with their widely-publicized performance at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, when they performed “Stand By Me.” The Kingdom Choir brings their unique renditions of top hits and gospel classics

The Des Moines Symphony opens its 2019-2020 season with “Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky,” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Des Moines Civic Center — 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. The Symphony begins its 82nd Season with a thrilling all-Tchaikovsky program.

DES MOINES ART CENTER HOSTS FREE PUBLIC CELEBRATION HONORING 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF PAPPAJOHN SCULPTURE PARK

WHAT: Free public celebration featuring live music, food trucks, kid zone, guided tours, light refreshments, cash bar, community art exhibition, and more. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7, 4–7 p.m. WHERE: John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 15th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines. WHO: All are welcome to attend; comments from Art

Bank Iowa Corporation Purchases First State Bank of Colfax: Acquisition grows Bank Iowa footprint to 23 Iowa communities served through 26 locations

Bank Iowa Corporation today announced it has added a 23rd Iowa community to the list of those served by the second-largest family owned bank in the state. The $1.4 billion community bank will soon be serving Colfax through the acquisition of First State Bank of Colfax. First State Bank of

HOLIDAY GRANDE 2019: Pianist Jim McDonough Returns to Hoyt Sherman Place with All-New Holiday Show to Benefit Camp Courageous of Iowa

It’s beginning to SOUND a lot like Christmas! “Iowa’s Own Pianist” Jim McDonough and his orchestra and singers have announced a statewide tour this holiday season with a dazzling allnew production benefitting Camp Courageous of Iowa (CampCourageous.org). Tickets for the seven-city tour are on sale now, including a performance stop

Des Moines Insurance Agent Eric Kohlsdorf Named Secretary of NAHU

Des Moines resident Eric Kohlsdorf was recently named Treasurer of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) Board of Trustees at its 89th Annual Convention and Exhibition in San Diego. “Throughout his 30-plus years in the insurance industry, Eric has continually demonstrated an ability to find innovative solutions to some

Winners to Be Celebrated at Gala Event on 19 Oct. in Vienna, Austria

Shade Tree Auto of Grimes, IA was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year – Retail – Small category in The 16th Annual International Business Awards® today. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide