DES MOINES, Iowa (March 28, 2017) Blank Park Zoo’s 6-year-old male tiger, ‘Max’ died last Tuesday. The tiger had been showing signs of illness since the end of February, and died during a second diagnostic procedure to determine the cause of his illness. A necropsy was performed at the Iowa
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa – Blake Boldon, the first-year director of the Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee, named the Pinky Swear Foundation as the Drake Road Races official charity for the Run for a Cause program on Tuesday, March 28. The Pinky Swear Foundation is a 501c(3) not-for-profit committed to helping
Read More →DES MOINES (March 27, 2017) – Early bird two-day tickets ($55) and VIP passes ($160) for the 2017 80/35 music festival will go on sale to Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) members ONLY on Thursday, March 30 at 10 a.m. and to the general public on Friday, March 31 at
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA, 12 P.M. MAY 6 — The Des Moines Social Club is kicking off the summer with their annual Food Truck Throwdown. From 12 to 8 p.m., more than 15 local food trucks will be on Cherry Street between 9th Street and 7th Street. In addition to the
Read More →Few bands have flown the southern rock flag for as long (and as well) as The Outlaws have done – as proven by their impressive body of work. And they continue to expand their discography, with the recent release of a killer concert recording, Legacy Live, which features rockin’ versions of
Read More →(Des Moines, IA) – There is a new meningococcal vaccine requirement for seventh and 12th graders effective for the 2017-2018 school year. The meningococcal vaccine requirement was made in the 2016 legislative session. Iowa is now one of 32 states with a meningococcal vaccine school requirement. All students entering or
Read More →Des Moines Community Playhouse Defines New Leadership Team David Kilpatrick named Executive Director; John Viars continues as Artistic Director; Nikki Syverson promoted to Director of Advancement DES MOINES – March 27, 2017 – As it approaches its 100th year of bringing excellence in entertainment and education to Central Iowa, the
Read More →Sunday, June 18, 2017 Michael McDonald will perform at Hoyt Sherman Place at 7:30 p.m. Two notes. That’s all it takes to recognize the voice of Michael McDonald. Distinctive and soulful, it is one of the most yearningly emotive instruments of our times. To this add formidable songwriting and keyboard
Read More →Styx will perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Harmony. Chemistry. Balance. Grit. Dexterity. Determination. Solidarity. These are words that define the core essence of Styx, the multimegamillion-selling rock band that has forged an indelible legacy both on record and onstage. The six men
Read More →Art Exhibition Opening Frame Works is pleased to announce the exhibition Belize and Points West featuring works of art by photographer Jess Lindsay. The show will open at Frame Works, 5800 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2017 and hang in the gallery until April 29, 2017.
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