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This new Des Moines art installation aims to serve as a connection to Iowa's rivers
A new interactive art installation is coming to Des Moines in an effort to reconnect Iowans to the rivers that flow through the heart of Iowa. Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails has partnered with Bravo Greater Des Moines, the Polk County Board of Supervisors and Polk County Conservation to make the installation called "Hello, River" possible. The sculpture is a product of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Des Moines Parks and Rec launches summer Bucket List Challenge
DES MOINES, Iowa — This summer, Des Moines Parks and Recreation wants you to make a bucket list. The department is asking people to explore 16 of the city's parks and trails and take pictures of them enjoying the outdoors. Nature lovers can submit their photos at the end...
You’ll Never Guess How Much Money This Iowa Man Won in the Lottery
No win is too small to celebrate when playing the Iowa lottery! This Des Moines man is my new hero and I think everyone can get a good laugh from his story. Usually, when you hear about Iowa lottery winners, you hear a story about a win worth thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars. Tyler's story doesn't involve life-changing money that sets up his entire family. It doesn't even involve money he could use on a house for a downpayment, money he could use to buy his dream car or money that could send him on a lavish vacation.
Sensory Swim to launch at select Des Moines aquatic centers
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department is making sure all residents can enjoy a day at the pool. The department is launching a brand-new program at Nahas, Northwest, and Teachout aquatic centers. Sensory Swim provides individuals and families with a calming and relaxing experience. Starting July 7th, from noon until […]
The best things we ate June 2024 include loaded fries, marinated steak and Lynn's Burger
Des Moines has its share of excellent food available from fancy dishes at upscale restaurants to comfort food favorites and everything in between. While our guide to the essential restaurants can set you in the right direction, sometimes you just need to rediscover an old favorite restaurant, or try something new. Here, find out about the best dishes we ate in June at restaurants across the Des Moines metro.
Iowa is Home to Some of the Best Diners in the Country
When it comes to diners, Des Moines has some of the highest-rated in the nation!. Back in June, the website Upgraded Points published a list of the 'U.S. Cities With the Highest-Rated Diners.' Before we get to the results, here's how they came up with the rankings:. "To determine the...
How great are Des Moines' diners? See how the city ranks based on Yelp reviews
Des Moines is making itself known for diners and was recently ranked among Las Vegas for cities with the highest-rated diners on Yelp. A study from Upgraded Points reported on more than 2,000 Yelp reviews of diners across 100 cities in the United States to find the cities with the best dinners. One Des Moines diner in particular has stood out from the pack garnering the highest Yelp rating out of all diners in Des Moines. ...
Hotzler, horse among nation’s best
Sadie Hotzler finished as reserve champion in pole bending at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo last weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, and her horse received top honor. Hotzler finished second in pole bending with an aggregate time of 60.477 seconds. That put her just behind champion Taytum Anderson of Eagle Mountain, Utah.
Lightning bugs often light up backyards in the summer. Why you may see more fireflies.
It's a right of passage in Iowa: Stepping out into your backyard to see fireflies lighting up the night sky. There are more than 170 species of glowing insects known as Lampyridae in North America. Across the globe, there are more 2,000 kinds of lightning bugs that have been around for millions of years, according to USA TODAY.
World’s Tallest Dog Passes Away
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The world’s tallest male dog has passed away just days after being...
This Iowan forged through fear while camping and found love. Then she faced another one.
Editor's note: Nicole Schrader first told this story on stage at the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel." The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which community members work with Register journalists to tell true, first-person stories live on stage. An edited version appears below. There...
Grateful Dead – Des Moines, Iowa (05/29/80)
This is a flac encoded & tagged version of shnid: 25993. gd80-05-29.fob-pset1-set2.nak300.braverman.sbeok.flac16. DATs (48) > Sony 60ES > M-Audio Audiophile USB > CDWAV >. Golwave minor edits and resampling > CDWAV tracking > mkwACT SHN. transfer: jbraveman@hotmail.com September 2004. –Set 1– (missing) – Alabama Getaway -> (missing) – The...
Getting personal and political with b. Robert Moore
This year’s Iowa Artist series at the Des Moines Art Center features the work of b. Robert Moore. The Des Moines-based artist dissects the American experience through a racial, social, spiritual and deeply personal lens in his new exhibit “In Loving Memory.” It’s on display through Oct. 20.
Des Moines Blank Park Zoo Unveils Creepy Crawly Exhibit
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Blank Park Zoo has a new exhibit with reptiles, amphibians and insects in the Myron and Jackie Blank Discovery Center. Among the new animals includes a Jamaican Boa, an axolotl, an arboreal alligator lizard, green mantillas, Golfodulcean poison dart frogs, Madagascar hissing cockroaches and an emperor scorpion.
Peter Thiele Exits Role As iHeart Des Moines Director Of Spoken Word Programming
After just six months as Director of Spoken Word Programming overseeing iHeartMedia News/Talk 1040 WHO Des Moines and Sports 1460 KXNO Des Moines/106.3 KXNO-FM Ankeny IA, Peter Thiele has exited the stations. Thiele’s brief tenure at the stations was eventful with the exits of Maxwell Schaeffer and Amy Sweet from...
Lou conducts the Des Moines Symphony! Don't forget to attend Yankee Doodle Pops this Wednesday at the Iowa State Capitol
Join the Des Moines Symphony and your fellow Iowans to celebrate Independence Day at the orchestra's 30th Annual Yankee Doodle Pops! On Wednesday, July 3, Music Director & Conductor Joseph Giunta and the musicians of the Des Moines Symphony perform time-honored patriotic favorites, including the 1812 Overture (complete with cannons!) and Stars & Stripes Forever. The Orchestra will be joined by legendary vocalist Hugh Panaro, who played the Phantom in over 2,000 performances of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Enjoy live music paired with a fireworks display over downtown Des Moines!
Installation to begin on Bondurant's public art projects in coming months
BONDURANT, Iowa — Bondurant is planning to begin the installation of its newest public art projects in the coming months. With the city's art, culture and wayfinding master plan adopted in February, construction is set to begin at Lake Petocka soon. Its upcoming display is made to treat Petocka...
Des Moines Arts Festival® Announces 2024 Interrobang Film Festival Winners
Italian Filmmaker Marina Resta takes Best in Show for “Traces of Rocco”. (Des Moines, IA) – Officials from the Des Moines Arts Festival presented by Nationwide recognized winners of the 2024 Interrobang Film Festival at a public event at 1 p.m. today. Traces of Rocco by Italian filmmaker received Best in Show. Traces of Rocco is a film covering the search for the iconographical and metaphorical traces of the Southern Italian poet, social researcher, and politician Rocco Scotellaro.
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