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Seattle Southside Chamber: Stronger Together
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of...
Read MoreMaury Island Incident Historical Society releases list of Top Songs for UFO Lovers
The Maury Island Incident Historical Society this week released its list of the top songs for UFO lovers – just in time for National UFO Day (June 24) and World UFO Day (July 2) celebrations. Steve Edmiston, Society co-founder, said: “Celebrations are just better with music, and it’s amazing how much great music has been […]
Read MoreAfter 30 years, Animal Control Officer Jan Magnuson is hanging up her leash
After 30 years as the Des Moines Police Department’s Animal Care and Control Officer, Jan Magnuson is finally hanging up her leash and retiring. Her final day will be June 15, 2019. Jan started as the head animal wrangler for the Des Moines Police Department on Sept. 12, 1988, and has been working with all […]
Read MoreIconic new Marinascope dedicated at Des Moines’ South Marina Park
Saturday’s (May 11) dedication of internationally renowned glass artist George C. Scott’s latest artwork came, fittingly, on a bright, sunny day that put its rainbow of colors on full display. The 10-foot-high by six-foot-wide refurbished shipping lane buoy that is the frame of “Marinascope” was initially used in the construction of the second Tacoma Narrows […]
Read MoreAfter 23 years, Patrice Thorell is leaving a lasting legacy for Des Moines
By Scott Schaefer Patrice Thorell, who retired as the Director of Parks, Recreation and Senior Services in 2018, is leaving a legacy for the City of Des Moines, after serving it for 23 years. She will be honored in Vancouver WA on April 11 with the well-deserved 2019 Distinguished Service Award from the Washington Recreation […]
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