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Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

From our friends at WABI Burien: The Des Moines Waterland Walkers’ April walk will be this Saturday, April 25, which is International Sculpture Day. The Inkfish Foundation and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation are […]

Posted inDes Moines

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Marina Mercantile counts down the days until closing May 9 with Afternoon Tea and Wine Tastings, while also plotting next steps

Sponsored by Marina Mercantile April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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Parkside Garden Club Plant Sale returns to Normandy Park on Saturday, May 9

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

REMINDER: 7 Stories returns to Highline Heritage Museum this Friday, April 24 with theme of ‘Foolishness’/’No Foolin’

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Posted inDes Moines News

Maritime High School holding fundraising carnival this Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Government, News, Things To Do

REMINDER: City of Des Moines shredding event is Wednesday, April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

New Des Moines Crawl Series aims to boost small businesses and local spending starting this Friday, April 24

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

King County Medical Examiner identifies 28-year-old victim in deadly April 17 Des Moines motorcycle crash

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to hold ‘Chat with the Mayor’ this Saturday, April 25

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Juvenile suspect arrested after armed robbery on Pacific Highway South in Des Moines early Saturday

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
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Vet’s Cafe will be this Thursday, April 23 at Auntie Irene’s Coffee in Des Moines

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Fatal motorcycle crash in Des Moines Friday night leaves one dead, DUI arrest made

by EditorApril 19, 2026April 20, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: highlights concerts, theatre, storytelling & more for late April

by Amy RobinsonApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REVIEW: BAT Theatre’s ‘Rebellious Women’ ‘commendable,’ especially considering topic of women’s rights is as salient now as it was in 1909

by Alia SinclairApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Local diver shares concerns over pollution in Woodmont Wetlands along McSorley Creek

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Public invited to April 23 retirement event for Des Moines Police Department CSO Tonya Seaberry

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Gov. Ferguson appoints Burien’s Lorraine Chachere to Highline College Board of Trustees

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Legacy Foundation invites all to annual Diamond Ball fundraiser on Saturday night, June 6

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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DAL Law Firm: 5 Estate Planning conversations millennials need to have with their parents

Sponsored by DAL Law Firm April 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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REMINDER: Rat City Art Walk returns to White Center this Thursday night

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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Level up your game at Kennedy Catholic’s Lancer Athletic Sports Camps this summer

Sponsored by Kennedy Catholic High School April 14, 2026April 14, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Sen. Tina Orwall launches re-election campaign for 33rd District

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Stop the pearl clutching’ over public cameras, resident says

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026
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American Legion Post #134 hosting Vets Café to connect veterans and build community

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment

Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

by EditorApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines City Council weighs equity, budget cuts, surveillance concerns & more at April 9 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines featured in Fodor’s Travel as stop on Washington ‘UFO Mysteries Trail’

by EditorApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026
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Step into spring at Allen Medical Aesthetics’ ‘Beauty in Bloom’ event in Des Moines on Saturday, April 25

Sponsored by Allen Medical Aesthetics April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

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Join Waterland Walkers for International Sculpture Day walk in Des Moines this Saturday, April 25

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

SR3 SeaLife Rescue Center hosting annual Open House on Saturday, May 2 at Des Moines Marina

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

New sculpture and mural map released for this Saturday’s International Sculpture Day in Des Moines

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Des Moines Indivisible to lead protest against immigration detention this Saturday, April 25

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026
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Marina Mercantile counts down the days until closing May 9 with Afternoon Tea and Wine Tastings, while also plotting next steps

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Six-week road closure planned for part of 16th Ave South in Des Moines starting April 14

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