Vote Smart and Drake University are inviting Iowans to a “Facts Matter” office opening celebration. Vote Smart is a political research organization started by presidents Ford, Carter and 38 other leaders. The organization is opening a national research center at Drake University that tracks the public records of federal and state
Read More →Dead Heads Unite on April 20 to Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of ‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ in Cinemas Nationwide This Cult Favorite Returns to the Big Screen for a Special One-Night Celebration, Including an Exclusive Bonus Documentary from 1977 DENVER – March 23, 2017 – Dead Heads are in for
Read More →The Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration for the Class of 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Noce, 1326 Walnut St. The new inductees are: Ellis Kell, Tony Blew, Dan “DJ” Johnson, J. C. Anderson and Fletcher Henderson “Sonny” Lott, Sumpin’ Doo will be the
Read More →Two-Day Theatrical Release on May 14 and 17 Also Features a Brand-New Exclusive Look at the Upcoming ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ DENVER – April 7, 2017 – Twenty years ago, audiences were dazzled by the visionary images and epic adventure of “The Fifth Element.” To celebrate
Read More →A procession and prayer service for peace will be held April 9. The procession — led by a donkey — starts at 3 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 38th & Cottage Grove, in Des Moines. A prayer Service starts at 3:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 25th and University
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Thursday, April 6, 2017 – International soccer star Rafinha is coming to Des Moines in June. With Oberto Brands as the presenting sponsor, the FC Barcelona midfielder will make a highly anticipated appearance hosted by the Des Moines Menace in partnership with Elite Soccer Experiences.
Read More →(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad has ordered all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset tomorrow, Thursday, April 6, 2017 in honor of the burial of John Glenn, in accordance with the proclamation issued this afternoon by President Donald Trump. Flags will be at half-staff
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa — Brad Duffy, President of the Security Officer Division for Per Mar Security Services, was the recipient of the 2017 Wayne J. Wunder Memorial Award from the National Council of Investigation & Security Services. This award is voted on by NCISS members and presented to a member
Read More →Mayor Bill Peard proclaimed April 11, 2017 as Rotary Foundation Day at the Waukee City Council meeting on Monday, April 3. Through the Rotary International Foundation, members have supported thousands of projects in their local communities and around the world to provide clean water, fight disease, promote peace and
Read More →The Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences today announced Dr. Yolanda Griffiths has been named director of the Occupational Therapy program at Drake University, effective June 30, 2017. Griffiths most recently served as director of the occupational therapy program at College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Neb., a
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