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Des Moines City Council weighs safety, surveillance, shrinking revenues and more at April 23 meeting

by Mellow DeTrayApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026

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

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 25, 2026

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

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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

by EditorApril 23, 2026April 23, 2026

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

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

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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

by EditorApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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

by EditorApril 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

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

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

by EditorApril 19, 2026April 20, 2026

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

by Amy RobinsonApril 19, 2026April 19, 2026

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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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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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

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

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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

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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

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

by EditorApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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

by EditorApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026

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

by Mellow DeTrayApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026

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

by EditorApril 10, 2026April 10, 2026