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Posted inDes Moines

In Search of Community: kindness, coffee, and questions at Highline Christian Church

by EditorJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025

EDITOR’S NOTE: Exploring how people are building connections in today’s world, Mellow DeTray’s monthly column “In Search of Community” delves into the diverse ways individuals are finding a sense of belonging – […]

Posted inDes Moines

Register by July 28 to ‘give crime a going away party’ at Aug. 5 National Night Out in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 17, 2025July 17, 2025
Posted inFeatured Post

In Search Of Community: South Park Dance Church

by Mellow DeTrayJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: The bounce.

by Dave MarkwellMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

In Search Of Community: Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church

by Mellow DeTrayApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Posted inDes Moines News

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY: Paradise.

by EditorApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

In Search of Community: What Des Moines Creek Parkrun means to me

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 15, 2025February 15, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines mourns the loss of beloved community leader Anna Bjorneby; memorial set for Jan. 4

by EditorDecember 10, 2024December 14, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Busy weekend of holiday activities, with markets, bazaars, tree lightings & more

by EditorDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024
Posted inFeatured Post

REMINDER: Normandy Park Winterfest is this Saturday, Dec. 7 with festivities at 2 locations

by EditorDecember 5, 2024December 5, 2024
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‘It’s a Wonderful Burien’ supports Shop Small Weekend and more!

Sponsored by City of Burien November 27, 2024November 27, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

South King Fire’s annual Santa Parade and Canned Food Drive returns in December to spread local holiday cheer

by EditorNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

Here’s the final Interim City Manager’s Weekly Report, for week ending Nov. 1, 2024

by EditorNovember 2, 2024November 2, 2024
Sponsored

SeaTac Farmers Market will wrap up first year with free food and cultural goods on Wednesday, Nov. 6

Sponsored by SeaTac Farmers Market November 1, 2024November 2, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council votes to disband Hearts & Minds Fund at Thursday night Study Session

by Mellow DeTrayFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Video

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Waterland Parade celebrates 64th year in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 25, 2023July 24, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Non-profit, Politics

‘Love Is My Religion’ group helps people hear the other side in heartfelt & meaningful way

by EditorDecember 13, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Non-profit

Want to be in the July 23 Waterland Parade? Here’s how you can join

by EditorJuly 6, 2022July 7, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Non-profit, Sports

Des Moines Yacht Club closes out a charitable 2021 helping local organizations

by EditorDecember 29, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Health & Wellness

Walk the Des Moines Creek Trail on Wednesday, July 21

by EditorJuly 18, 2021September 17, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

Des Moines Legacy Foundation Board budgets $95,000 towards community services

by EditorNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Police

Des Moines Police Officer gives back by replacing student’s skateboard

by EditorJuly 14, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Health & Wellness, Video

VIDEO: #ShanzDev showcases growing ‘Heart in the Park’ movement

by EditorMarch 29, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

#MakeAJoyfulNoise TONIGHT at 8 p.m. to show gratitude to frontline workers!

by EditorMarch 26, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Health & Wellness, Volunteer

‘We’re all in this together,’ and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation is stepping up

by EditorMarch 25, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post

Des Moines' annual 'Trick-or-Treat Path' will be Monday, Oct. 31

by Scott SchaeferOctober 24, 2016
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post

PHOTOS: Scenes from Opening Day of the 2015 Des Moines Farmers Market

by Scott SchaeferJune 6, 2015
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post

SAVE THE DATE: Des Moines Farmers Market Will Kick Off New Season June 2

by Scott SchaeferFebruary 20, 2012

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Debate over historic Masonic Home demolition dominates Des Moines City Council meeting

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Des Moines Marina’s long-planned dock replacement project begins

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City of Des Moines issues conditional demolition permit for historic Zenith property

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