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Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

By John Busbee

11/29/2022

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Time.
Broadcast regionally on KFMG 98.9 FM; Simultaneously streaming globally through www.kfmg.org

From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station KFMG-LP 98.9 FM, bringing you music, literature & cultural news. — John Busbee for The Culture Buzz

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Quote of the Week

“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks, and invents.” –Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), German composer and pianist.

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Newsletter content:

  1. Guests on this week’s show
  2. Performance Arts (Greater Des Moines/Iowa)
  3. Visual Arts (Greater Des Moines/Iowa)
  4. Auditions and other Individual Enhancement Opportunities
  5. Planning ahead
  6. Author events (Greater Des Moines/Iowa)
  7. Best-sellers, life resource books, Greater Des Moines performing arts organizations, Central Iowa indie book stores, cultural exploration resources, health & welfare resources

Special Cultural Headline News:

  • FIRST FRIDAY (Dec 2) at Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way
    Des Moines// Annual Ceramics Invitational. Host: Mainframe Studios   Time: 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM. https://www.mainframestudios.org/
    Ceramics takes center stage at Mainframe Studios’ 4th annual ceramics invitational. Local artists exhibit clay sculpture and pottery, plus a visit from Central Academy students, and four floors of open studios. Free admission to this cultural adventure.
    FLORA + FAUNA /  A group exhibition featuring sculpture and pottery exploring the natural world. Visit the 4th-floor gallery to see the show. Exhibiting artists include Emily MacFarland, Marion Nehmer, and more.
    CENTRAL ACADEMY / The Central Academy pottery program brings young potters to showcase their explorations in ceramics. Sale proceeds support the Central Academy Ceramics program.
    JOHN CROCKETT-PERSON / Visit our 3rd-floor gallery to see a media-melding exhibition of shadowbox scenes inhabited by ceramic fairytale-like creatures.
    WHEEL THROWING / Visit The Blok DSM in studio #101 for a wheel-throwing demonstration. Plus, check out their inventory of clay bodies and glaze colors.
    LIVE MUSIC / Experience the acoustic elegance of Pullin’ Strings, a musical duo of singer/songwriter David Williamson, and harpist Pat Boddy.
    FOOD + DRINK / Tangerine Food Co serves food and drinks in our contemporary window-lined event space.
    OPEN STUDIOS / Explore four floors of studios filled with talented artists and arts nonprofits!
    Make a night of it at Mainframe Studios, where every First Friday of the month we present a new themed art experience that is free and open to the public. https://www.mainframestudios.org/
  • Nutcracker options
    See full info listing below. There are three major productions of this classic Christmas ballet and story this season to consider – Ballet Des Moines, Iowa Dance Theatre, and Robert Thomas Dancenter.
  • 12 Days of Culture
    This week is all about choral music, with Cantus coming to town on Fri Dec 2! Our 12 Days of Culture partner, the Des Moines Choral Society, seeks to enrich Iowa’s cultural landscape by offering inspiring choral music programs to the public. In celebration of the season, we’ve partnered with Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines Choral Society, and Iowa Stage Theatre Company to offer a “Holiday Culture Bundle” giveaway! Enter to win one of twelve packages valued at more than $300! Enter now https://bit.ly/12-Days-of-Culture
  • Peppermint Trail – Sat Dec 10
    Produced by The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand and the Roosevelt Cultural District, your favorite local shops, restaurants and businesses will be featuring peppermint or holiday-themed specials and decor at each stop along the Peppermint Trail. More than 40 local businesses have already signed up to be a stop on the Peppermint Trail. Each will be celebrating in their own unique way within their business hours so that customers can participate in the event throughout the day and evening. All participating businesses and their specials will be listed on www.theavenuesdsm.com/peppermint-trail.
    To see all the stops on the Peppermint Trail or to sign up your business to participate, visit www.theavenuesdsm.com/peppermint-trail or contact director@theavenuesdsm.com
  • Cultural Adventurism at its global best
    John Shors is a mutli-faceted creative, basing his bestselling novels in the Far East. He expanded his talents by leveraging his knowledge, experience and familiarity with SE Asia and other exotic destinations into one of the most memorable tours anyone could experience. He has a few open places for his upcoming trip in late January to SE Asia. He also is offering some other memorable travel experiences to Bhutan, Japan, Uzbekistan, Greece, and Morocco. Find out more by contacting John at www.johnshorstravel.com.

This week’s guests on The Culture Buzz –

  • 11:00 AM – Now available – also, an Iowa History Journal subscription is an economical and welcomed gift. Iowa History Journal publisher Michael Swanger returns to the show to share insights into the new issue’s cover story and how Iowa connections were much more prevalent at the OK Corral gunfight than most knew. “Iowa History Journal blends the lines between Iowa’s fascinating past – the people, places and events – and brings a contemporary relevance to all things past for the present and the future.” – The Culture Buzz https://iowahistoryjournal.com/
  • 11:15 AM – Now available. Ken Duckworth MD has dedicated his life to raising awareness and action regarding one of America’s most prevalent, yet avoided, issues: mental health. His book, You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families, is a masterful, informative guide in helping anyone to better understand issues of mental health, and where to find help. “Ken Duckworth MD delivers the essential guide for everyone to better understand the topic of mental health. Distilling a lifetime of dedication to this diverse issue, ‘You Are Not Alone’ informs, guides and helps all readers in the shared journey of accepting the real presence of mental health in the world, and taking positive actions to deal with it.” – The Culture Buzz https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/You-Are-Not-Alone
  • 11:32 AM – Jane Enright has coped with more than her share of life’s challenges, yet she has retained a strong inner core of positivity, which she shares in her inspirational Butter Side Up: How I Survived My Most Terrible Year & Created My Super Awesome Life. Anyone who delves into this masterful book will glean much to help them. Listen as Jane shares glimpses into her book. “Enright is a wonderfully clear-minded narrator of her own experiences… The result is a stirringly believable tale of personal reinvention. An unsparing, ultimately uplifting account of turning a crisis into a new view of life.” – Kirkus Reviews https://www.janeenrightauthor.com/
  • 11:45 AM – Opening this Friday. Selecting great smaller musicals that dovetail into the intimate confines of their performing space, Ankeny Community Theatre presents She Loves Me, a show filled with relationships, song and an engaging story. Listen as leads Courtney Kayser (as “Amalia Balash”) and Brandon Griffis (as “George Nowack”) share glimpses into this show and its rehearsal process leading up to its opening. https://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/she-loves-me.html
  • 12:00 PM – Opening this Friday. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella comes to vibrant life on the Des Moines Community Playhouse stage for three weeks, a perfect musical theatre escape for the entire family. Faith Brooks (as “Ella”) and Dakota Eiselstein (as “Prince Topher”) lead a lively conversation, giving us glimpses into the show’s creative process. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella/
  • 12:16 PM – Jean de Pomereu and Daniella McCahey captured a marvelous overview of the history and environment of one of the world’s most unique locations in Antarctica: A History in 100 Objects. This captivating book is filled with fascinating images, each with its own unique story to tell about this engaging subject. Use the publisher link below for a 30% discount on this gorgeous coffee table tome. “De Pomereu and McCahey’s handsomely illustrated work examines the history of Antarctic expedition through famous and lesser-known objects. From crevasse detectors…to the whale skeleton assembled by conservationist Jacques Cousteau…it’s filled with fascinating snapshots.” – Hannah Beckerman, The Observer https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/antarctica-9781844866212/
  • 12:32 PM – Bringing new perspectives to one of humankind’s most ancient art forms, Matt Levi, Takuro Shibata, and Hitomi Shibata deliver a beautiful exploration of pottery in Wild Clay: Creating Ceramics and Glazes from Natural and Found Resources. These three artists and authors lead a lively and informative discussion about this beautifully written and illustrated book, enhancing the reader’s understanding and appreciation for this medium. Use the publisher link below for a 30% discount. “A fascinating guide to finding your own clay and creating your own glazes. Billed as ideal starting point for novices, experts, and everyone in between, this is an excellent addition to the experienced ceramicist’s library, but also to those new to the art.” – Book Riot https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/wild-clay-9781789940923/
  • 12:48 PM – A favorite guest of the show, Allan Topol writes with a beguiling and productive pen. How does he conceive of his plots? Coupled with a masterful penchant for writing political thrillers, Allan shares thoughts about his ability to seemingly gaze into a crystal ball and find global issues to infuse into his stories well in advance of actual worldwide happenings. This is a fascinating understanding from a gifted writer about his creative process. “Topol is up there with such masters of the labyrinth as Robert Ludlum and Tom Clancy.” —The Washington Post http://www.allantopol.com/

Performance Arts

  1. Des Moines Community Playhouse/Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Dec 2-18. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/rodgers-hammersteins-cinderella/
  2. Iowa Dance Theatre. The Nutcracker. Dec 3-4. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/202223-the-nutcracker/
  3. Tallgrass Theatre Company. A-Sisters 1940s Holiday Cabaret. Dec 2-3. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/tickets/
  4. Ankeny Community Theatre. She Loves Me. Dec 2-11. https://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/
  5. Ballet Des Moines. The Nutcracker. Dec 8-11. Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre. https://www.balletdesmoines.org/nutcracker2022
  6. Iowa Stage Theatre Company. A Christmas Carol. Dec 9-18. https://www.iowastage.org/achristmascarol
  7. Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre/Des Moines Community Playhouse. Hansel and Gretel interactive children’s show. Dec 9. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/hansel-and-gretel/
  8. Robert Thomas Dancenter. The Nutcracker. Dec 11-12. C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. https://www.center.iastate.edu/events/nutcracker-saturday-december-10-at-1-pm/
  9. Tallgrass Theatre Company. A Very Merry Tallgrass Holiday. Dec 16-18. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/tickets/
  10. Pura Social Club. A Merry Little Holiday Show. Dec 23. https://purasocialclub.com/des-moines-east-village-pura-social-club-events
  11. Des Moines Performing Arts. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Dec 22. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/rudolph-2022/

Visual Arts – Exhibitions

  1. Artisan Gallery 218. “Des Moines Architectural Forms: Artist Renderings of the City” will display the impressions of Gallery partners Marybeth Heikes and Victoria Herring of various interior and exterior forms of architecture in Des Moines, continues through Dec 31. https://www.artisangallery218.com/
  2. Artisan Gallery 218. “A Tale of Kitsune: Selections from the Shapeshifter Project” continues through Dec 31. https://www.artisangallery218.com/
  3. Des Moines Art Center. Hold Me Closer. Thru Dec 11.  John Brady Print Gallery. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/hold-me-closer/
  4. Des Moines Art Center. Alison Elizabeth Taylor. The Sum of It. Thru Jan 15, 2023. Anna K. Meredith Gallery. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/alison-elizabeth-taylor-the-sum-of-it/
  5. Des Moines Art Center. Miriam Alarcon Avila. Iowa Artists 2022. Thru Jan 15, 2023. Krause Atrium, Lower Meier Galleries, and Bookey Gallery. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/iowa-artists-2022-miriam-alarcon-avila/

Visual Arts – Galleries & Found Space Exhibition Sites

  1. Des Moines Art Center. 2 Re-connect with old favorites on exhibit from their permanent collection. Explore the constantly changing exhibits, from staff-curated to international, always ready to stimulate the imagination and senses. Always open (except holidays), always free. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/
  2. Brunnier Art Museum. Ames. 2 This is the flagship for the University Museums, a treasure trove of visual arts immersion on the Iowa State University campus, which includes the Christian Petersen Art Museum, The Farm House Museum, the Anderson Sculpture Garden and the Art on Campus Collection. https://www.museums.iastate.edu/visit/brunnier-art-museum
  3. The Grinnell College Museum of Art. Grinnell. 2 https://www.grinnell.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/museum
  4. 2AU. West Des Moines. 1,2 http://www.2aulimited.com/
  5. Artisan Gallery 218. West Des Moines. 1,2 https://www.artisangallery218.com/
  6. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Des Moines 2 I added this destination for its unique value as a “living gallery,” where the constantly changing floral exhibitions entice and delight. https://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/
  7. Hoyt Sherman Place Art Gallery. Des Moines. https://hoytsherman.org/gallery/
  8. Kavanaugh Art Gallery. West Des Moines. 1,2 https://kavanaughgallery.com/
  9. Kunzler Studios. West Des Moines. 1,2 kunzlerstudios.com
  10. Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design. Des Moines. https://www.lizlidgett.com/
  11. Moberg Gallery. Des Moines. 2 https://moberggallery.com/
  12. Olson-Larsen Galleries. West Des Moines.1,2 https://olsonlarsen.com/
  13. Polk County Heritage Gallery. Des Moines. 2 http://www.polkcountyheritagegallery.org/
  14. Ritual Café. Des Moines. 2 https://www.facebook.com/ritualcafedesmoines/
  15. Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure. Des Moines. 2 https://www.facebook.com/ZanzibarsCoffeeAdventure/

1Visit these galleries open during semi-annual Historic Valley Junction Gallery Nights.
2Check website for current exhibitions.

Auditions, Volunteer, and other Individual Enhancement Opportunities

  1. Des Moines Playhouse. The Piano Lesson. Mon Dec 5, 6:00 PM https://www.dmplayhouse.com/auditions/august-wilsons-the-piano-lesson/
  2. Des Moines Playhouse. The Hundred Dresses. Mon Dec 12, 6:00 PM https://www.dmplayhouse.com/auditions/the-hundred-dresses/
  3. Carousel Community Theatre. Rumors. Auditions Mon-Tue, Dec 12-13 at 7:00 PM to be held at La Vida Loca Winery in Indianola, 7852 Jesup St, Indianola, IA 50125. https://carouseltheatre.org/?page_id=1251
  4. Ankeny Community Theatre. https://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/audition.html
  5. Carousel Theatre of Indianola. https://carouseltheatre.org/?page_id=344
  6. Class Act Productions (CAP). http://www.captheatre.org/main/expect/
  7. Des Moines Community Playhouse. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/audition-2/
  8. Des Moines Performing Arts. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/
  9. Des Moines Young Artists Theatre. https://www.dmyat.org/
  10. Iowa Shakespeare Experience. https://www.iowashakespeare.org/
  11. Iowa Stage Theatre Company. https://www.iowastage.org/audition
  12. Pyramid Theatre Company. http://pyramidtheatre.org/
  13. Tallgrass Theatre Company. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/audition/
  14. Urbandale Community Theatre. https://urbandaletheatre.com/get-involved/

Planning ahead

  • Central Iowa Wind Ensemble performs “Holiday Spectacular” Sun Dec 18, 3 p.m. Franklin Junior High – Large Auditorium, 48th & Franklin, Des Moines, Iowa. ADMISSION: FREE! TICKETS: Tickets are required for all events. Tickets are available at the door or at www.ciwe.org
  • With Mother Nature shifting into holiday season mode, consider a short drive to Pella. Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides in Downtown Pella. Various dates through December 17. There are few things more festive than horse-drawn carriage rides! Join us for a trot aroud the town! Carriages pick up and drop off in front of the Information Windmill at the corner of Franklin Street and Main Street, directly kitty-corner from Smokey Row. No advanced reservations, tickets may be purchased at the loading zone during ride hours (Corner of Main & Franklin Streets in Central Park). $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 and under; FREE under 2 years old. https://www.facebook.com/events/292423426260081/292423432926747/

Between the covers — author events worth noting:

  1. Beaverdale Books – at Jasper Winery, Dec 14, 6:00 PM. Sonya Mack. This Changes Everything: When Death No Longer Has the Final Say

Recurring bookstore events –

  1. Beaverdale Books – Hunter’s Classics Book Club (2nd Tue, 7:00 PM); Beaverdale Book Browsers Club (2nd Thu, 6:30 PM); Urbandale UCC Book Club (3rd Thu); Books and Bonbons (3rd Thu, 7:00 PM); Environmental Bok Club (3rd Sat); Mystery Book Club (4th Tue, 7:00 PM)
  2. Storyhouse Bookpub – Storytimes (Saturdays 11:00 AM)
  3. Dogeared Books – Dog-Eared official book club (one Thu/month, 10-11 AM); Between the Covers (one Sat/month, 7-8 PM); Women from Other Words book club (one Mon/month 5-6 PM); Translation book club (one Fri/month, 7-8 PM); Books & Beverages – the book club experience without the commitment (one Thu/month, 6-7 PM)

Beaverdale Books provides their Top Ten sellers list, updated each month. Updated hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Sat 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Sun 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. 515-279-5400.

Top Ten sellers in our store last month — see what everyone’s reading!

  1. More Than Words: Turn #Metoo into #Isaidsomething, Kirsten Anderson*
  2. World Piece: A Pie Baker’s Global Quest for Peace, Love, and Understanding, Beth M. Howard*
  3. Beyond Any Experience, Anne E. Terpstra*
  4. The Lincoln Highway in Iowa: A History, Darcy Daugherty Maulsby*
  5. Confidence Man, Maggie Haberman
  6. Kiss and Tell, Adib Khorram
  7. Baking Blue Ribbons: Stories and Recipes from the Iowa State Fair Competitions, Kay Fenton Smith* and Carol McGarvey*
  8. Dinners with Ruth, Nina Totenberg
  9. I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy
  10. The Winners, Fredrik Backman

* Iowa author
Highlighted author names’ indicate interviews are in The Culture Buzz Podcast Library.
Please visit: https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz 

Life Resource books worth your consideration:

  1. HAS YOUR CHILD BEEN TRAUMATIZED? How to Know and What to do to Promote Healing and Recovery. Melissa Goldberg-Mintz, PhD. “In this era of exposure to violence of all types, this book represents a critical step forward in equipping parents to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma. It also guides parents to develop a step-by-step approach for helping their child recover. A welcome, important contribution for parents worldwide.” —Terence M. Keane, PhD, Professor and Assistant Dean for Research, Boston University School of Medicine
  2. From Horror to Hope: Recognizing and Preventing the Health Impacts of War by Barry S. Levy MD. This meticulously researched book adds Dr. Levy’s career of understanding and study on these issues, creating the most comprehensive understanding on this topic, while giving hope for a future with less or no war.
  3. The Exceptional Professional: What You Need to Know to Grow Your Career is an info-packed gem from Callista Gould. https://cultureandmanners.com/ 

Check out The Culture Buzz’s insightful interviews for these and other authors’ interviews at https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz

Performing Arts Organizations:
Please check in advance regarding any scheduled performances, exhibitions, museum visits, etc.

Greater Des Moines Independent Book Store Happenings:
The Culture Buzz shares many authors and their books with its audiences. We encourage you to visit your local independent book store regularly. The folks at these destination locations know books, and welcome the chance to help anyone connect with titles and subjects they seek. Check these sites, as their calendars are always filled with enticing activities and news.

  1. Beaverdale Books, Des Moines. http://www.beaverdalebooks.com/
  2. Pageturners Bookstore, Indianola. http://www.pageturnersbookstore.com/
  3. Dog-eared Books, Ames. https://dogearedbooksames.com/
  4. Artisan Gallery 218, 218-5th Street, Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines (select author events), http://www.artisangallery218.com/
  5. Read a Book Nook, Marshalltown. https://read-a-book-nook.business.site/
  6. Book Vault, Oskaloosa. https://bookvault.indielite.org/
  7. Pella Books, Pella. https://pellabooks.com/
  8. Prairie Lights Books & Cafe, Iowa City. https://www.prairielights.com/
  9. Storyhouse Bookpub, Des Moines Historic East Village. https://storyhousebookpub.com/

Cultural Exploration Resources:
The Culture Buzz will begin including carefully vetted but comprehensive listings where you can do some advance online exploration before scheduling destinations in the region. These are two great websites to know about:

  1. The Culture Buzz – John Busbee and associates encourage cultural adventures with a comprehensive overview of what The Culture Buzz delivers. An archive library of favorite interviews is on the website, and all recent interviews can be found at https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz. http://www.TheCultureBuzz.com/
  2. Gentle Guide to Theater – Timothy Rose renews his insights and information about the Central Iowa theatre scene with his new website. This site is anchored by the most navigable, informative calendar of upcoming things theatrical in this region. www.gentleguidetheatre.com
  3. Center Stage – This Cityview monthly column covers feature stories about Central Iowa’s theatre scene. Distributed throughout the region and available online. Current column: https://www.dmcityview.com/center-stage
  4. Cityview – Central Iowa’s monthly printed and continually updated online resource to all things happening in your community, from arts & culture, to music, to civic and political discourse, to fascinating columnists and stories. Cityview is the reliable source for keeping you informed and engaged in the Greater Des Moines community and beyond. https://www.dmcityview.com/
  5. Art Week Des Moines – this annual, community/neighborhood celebration of the arts happens in several Greater Des Moines communities during the week leading up to the Des Moines Arts Festival. Planning, engagement and more happen throughout the year, and a diversity of input is welcomed and embraced by this initiative. https://artweekdesmoines.com/
  6. dsm Magazine – Central Iowa’s gateway to arts, culture and more in a stunning, visual format. https://dsmmagazine.com/ dsm’s CultureCast podcast features interviews with cultural leaders, artists and musicians. https://dsmmagazine.com/culturecast/
  7. ia Magazine – Built upon the success of its Central Iowa counterpart, this annual gem brings enticing cultural news from across the state. https://iapublication.com/
  8. Contact Buzz – This new column covers crossroads between creativity and culture, and is offered in the new Des Moines edition of Little Village magazine. https://littlevillagemag.com/desmoines/
  9. Little Village magazine. This Des Moines edition of the iconic Iowa City monthly brings a progressive voice to Central Iowa readers. https://littlevillagemag.com/desmoines/
  10. 900Views Podcast. An exploration of arts and community with Host Pat Boddy. Based out of Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines, 900Views provides a platform for glimpsing the creative work and lives of the Midwest’s cultural producers and influencers. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/900views-pat-boddy-RCELj1xc7Wh/
  11. Greater Des Moines Community Jazz Center is this region’s source for a decades-established advocacy group for jazz, and established jazz professionals guiding and nurturing next generations of jazz musicians and fans. http://dmcommunityjazzcenter.org/
  12. Central Iowa Blues Society is the area’s connecting point for performance, presentations and education in the world of blues. www.cibs.org
  13. Bryan Farland, for many years, single handedly puts together the most comprehensive list of live and streaming music in Iowa. Bryan reaches out two ways, https://www.facebook.com/TheListDSM and farlanbr@dsmlivemusic.com

Resources to help, support and guide during any challenges you or someone you care about may be experiencing:

  • COVID Iowa Recovery: 800-775-9276 https://covidrecoveryiowa.org/
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
  • United Way 211: Dial 211, text ZIP code to 898211 or visit 211iowa.org
  • CICIL: #CICILServes COVID-19 Hotline: (866) 44-CICIL
  • Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
  • LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
  • LGBT National Talkline: (888) 843-4564
  • Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center: dmpcc.org
  • Broadlawns 24/7 Crisis Team: (515) 282-5752
  • Your Life Iowa Help Line: (855) 581-8111
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to be connected to crisis counseling
  • Online Mental Health Crisis Chat: iowacrisischat.org
  • MercyOne Des Moines Behavioral Health Clinic: 515-643-9030.
  • Prelude Behavioral Services (substance treatment): 515-262-0349
  • Instead of 911 – Des Moines area
    * Domestic Violence: 515.286.3600
       Polk County Crisis & Advocacy
    * Poison Control: 800.222.1222
    * Mental Health Crisis: 515.282.5752
       Broadlawns Crisis Team
    * LGBTQ+ Abuse: 866.488.7386
    * Sexual Assault: 515.243.7386
       Children & Families of Iowa
    * Veteran Crisis: 800.273.8255 press1
       Veterans & Their Families Health Crisis Line
    * Child Abuse/Neglect: 800.422.4453
       National US Child Abuse Hotline
    * Animal Abuse/Neglect: 515.284.6905
       Des Moines Animal Control
    *open 24/7
     
    As always, I appreciate news and information from you out there in the cultural trenches and am ready and willing to pursue a story or interview to share with my audiences. ♦

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