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Posted March 16, 2018in Just Released

Controversial Grant Wood “Sultry Night” print and painting united in exhibition at Des Moines Art Center

DES MOINES, IA (March 2018) — On Friday March 30, the Des Moines Art Center will open “Sultry Night: Selected Works by Grant Wood,” which runs through June 24, 2018 in the John Brady Print Gallery. In 1934, Grant Wood was asked to join the Associated American Artists (AAA) — a

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Posted March 15, 2018in Just Released

2018 Celebrate North Polk Fundraising Event

Registration is now open for Celebrate North Polk. This is a fun evening that raises money to help enhance our school’s educational opportunities and extracurricular activities. The North Polk Fundraising Organizations – Fine Arts Boosters, Athletic Boosters, North Polk Schools Foundation – have joined forces since 2009 to host this wonderful event which

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Posted March 15, 2018in Just Released

Beautiful Bulldog Contest sees record registration

One week after Drake University announced that it has received a record number of applications for first-year undergraduate admission, the university has reached unparalleled interest from another (more slobbery) set of bulldogs. More than 135 English bulldogs from 18 states registered to compete in Drake’s world-famous Beautiful Bulldog Contest®. From this record-breaking

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Posted March 14, 2018in Just Released

“Doctor Who Shada” viewing at Clive Library

Calling all Doctor Who fans! Clive Public Library is thrilled to be hosting — on Saturday, April 7 — Doctor Who Fest with David Busch, a contributing animator to the new film “Doctor Who Shada.” David will be sharing his behind the scenes experience with “Doctor Who,” “Black Panther,” “Clueless,”

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Posted March 14, 2018in Just Released

Former Cyclone and Hawkeye athletes come to Clive Library

Two legendary Cyclone and Hawkeye athletes visit the library as authors! Visiting the library at 6:30 p.m. on April 3 is Hawkeye football great and former quarterback Chuck Long. Chuck will be sharing stories from his book “Destined for Greatness” and copies of the book will be available for purchase and

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Posted March 14, 2018in Just Released

Pixies perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on Tuesday, July 3, 2018

For more than 30 years, beloved alternative rock band Pixies have been entertaining audiences all over the world. See them live on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 7:30 p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place. Black Francis – vocals, guitar Joey Santiago – guitar  David Lovering – drums  Paz Lenchantin – bass,

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Posted March 13, 2018in Just Released

Drake University announces 2018 National Alumni Award winners

The Drake University National Alumni Board will recognize six exceptional alumni with awards for professional achievement and loyalty to their alma mater. The 2018 National Alumni Awards ceremony is set for 5:15 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, 2507 University Ave. “This year’s National Alumni Award

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Posted March 12, 2018in Just Released

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band return to Hoyt Sherman Place on August 31

On Friday, August 31 2018, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will perform on the Hoyt Sherman Place stage at 7:30 p.m.   A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the

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Posted March 12, 2018in Just Released

Tarana Burke speaking on the “Me Too” movement March 26 at Iowa State

AMES, Iowa — Tarana Burke’s simple statement two decades ago — “Me, too” — became a rallying cry last year, launching a global movement to hold sexual abusers and harassers accountable and give a voice to the survivors. Now, that movement is coming to Iowa State University. Burke will speak

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Posted March 07, 2018in Just Released

Household Hazardous Waste Site Opens Saturday

Metro Waste Authority’s Northwest Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off re-opens for the season on Sat., March 10 from 8 a.m. to noon. Located just 1.5 miles northwest of I-80/35 and Hwy. 141 in Grimes, the Drop-Off accepts hazardous products from residents the second Saturday of the month through December. Accepted Items

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