Greater Des Moines Packed With Visitors
The Des Moines Arts Festival, ArtFest Midwest, Hy-Vee Triathlon and Big Country Bash helped push thousands of additional visitors into Greater Des Moines over the weekend with another jam-packed…
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Local Des Moines Fencing Club Members to Compete
A club-record seven members of the Des Moines Fencing Club will compete in the U.S. National Championships Fencing Tournament, to be held in Dallas, Texas, July 3-12, 2009. All fencers qualified…
Read MoreThe Des Moines Playhouse Presents "Disney's High School Musical 2"
The Des Moines Playhouse celebrates summer with the family musical phenomenon, "Disney's High School Musical 2," July 17-August 9. Tickets may be purchased at The Playhouse ticket office, by phone at…
Read MoreHistorical Museum exhibits to close on state holidays, Mondays
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced changes in hours of operation for the State Historical Museum beginning next month, a move that will save money while allowing more time for…
Read MorePlayhouse Adds Performances of "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid"
The Des Moines Playhouse has added a performance of "The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid." "The Thunderbolt Kid" is sponsored by Farm Bureau Financial Services, with the support of the W.T. and…
Read MoreDowntown Farmers’ Market Adds Free Valet Bike Parking
The Downtown Farmers’ Market has added a new service for friends on two-wheels: a free Bike Valet. This free service is located on the street level of the 2nd and Court Parking ramp and is now…
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Build at Des Moines Arts Festival
The Des Moines Arts Festival has partnered with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity to build a house! See the three-day Blitz Build on the Festival site from June 26-28, 2009, in Western Gateway…
Read MorePerfect Score Five Years in a Row
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) officials are announcing the Airport’s fifth consecutive perfect inspection by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors. (The actual FAA terminology is…
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