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Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association holding Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 27

by EditorMay 15, 2024May 14, 2024

Posted inDes Moines

Learn how Washington State spawned the ‘Men in Black’ legend at two upcoming events, including this Saturday, May 4

by EditorMay 1, 2024May 1, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

PHOTOS: Here’s what the secret was to last week’s successful ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ Fest

by EditorJune 27, 2023June 27, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Non-profit

‘That’s a wrap’ for new art on Signal Boxes on Des Moines Memorial Drive 

by EditorJune 14, 2023June 14, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Maury Island Incident Guided Walking Tour will be this Saturday, June 10

by EditorJune 6, 2023June 6, 2023

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, Transportation

Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation Association will unveil WWI themed signal box art on Memorial Day

by EditorMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post, Non-profit

Tour local history through Highline Heritage Museum’s ‘Fascinating Tours’ starting June 3

by EditorMay 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured Post

Learn about the birthplace of the Men In Black on Thursday, April 20

by EditorApril 5, 2023April 5, 2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post

‘Bootlegger’s Ball’ returns Dec. 8; will feature local Prohibition Stories

by EditorDecember 2, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Non-profit

Storytellers needed for ‘7 Stories’ event at Highline Heritage Museum on Friday, Sept. 23

by EditorSeptember 16, 2022September 16, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fundraiser, Government

‘A Bench to Honor Mayor Bob’ – Legacy Foundation raising funds to purchase memorial bench to honor late, former Mayor Robert Sheckler

by EditorAugust 14, 2022August 14, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events

You can comment on Masonic Home/Landmark via Zoom on Mon., Aug. 15

by EditorAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Cambodian Cultural Celebration will be this Saturday, Aug. 13 at Saltwater State Park

by EditorAugust 10, 2022August 10, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Community supporters rally at Des Moines City Hall to preserve historic Masonic Home

by EditorAugust 5, 2022August 5, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

SEPA public comment period for Masonic Retirement Home extended to Aug. 25

by EditorJuly 27, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Residents start petition to preserve historic Des Moines Masonic Retirement Home

by EditorJuly 16, 2022July 16, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Video

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Over 100 Men & Women In Black celebrate 75th anniversary of MIB namesake

by EditorJune 23, 2022June 23, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Video

VIDEO/PHOTOS: ‘Burning Saucer’ commemorates 75th anniversary of Maury Island Incident

by EditorJune 20, 2022June 20, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines new Sound View Park now open, contains ‘Story Stones’ with tribal legends

by EditorJune 17, 2022June 18, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Non-profit

Learn about secret CIA ballooning adventures at Highline Heritage Museum on Sat., June 18

by EditorJune 6, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

‘Maury Island Incident’ walking tour will be Sunday, June 12 in Des Moines

by EditorMay 31, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Deadline for Public Comments on demolition of historic Masonic Home is June 2

by EditorMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Community groups unite around ‘6/22: The Men in Black Birthday Bash’

by EditorMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

City of Des Moines issues SEPA regarding demolition of former Masonic Retirement Home

by EditorMay 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

‘6/22’ Party at the Quarterdeck will commemorate 1947 local origins of Men in Black

by EditorApril 12, 2022April 12, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Next Quarterdeck ‘Story Pub’ on Mar. 9 to examine 1933 death at Woodmont Beach

by EditorFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Public to get say in proposed demolition of iconic Des Moines Masonic home

by Nicholas JohnsonFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Volunteer

‘I Love a Parade’ memorial bench dedicated to the late Fran Woodard installed

by EditorJanuary 28, 2022January 28, 2022
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Quarterdeck’s Story Pub will explore local origins of ‘Men in Black’ & more, starting Feb. 9

by EditorJanuary 13, 2022January 13, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Non-profit

Veterans Day event will celebrate Des Moines Memorial Drive on Thursday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 8, 2021November 8, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Obituaries

Community responds to passing of longtime Des Moines resident, Volunteer Fran Woodard

by EditorNovember 5, 2021November 7, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Non-profit

WWI Historian to speak at Highline Heritage Museum on Sunday, Nov. 7

by EditorOctober 27, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Health & Wellness, Sports

Waterland Walk to the Bubbleator this Sunday, Oct. 24!

by EditorOctober 21, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

7Stories project is coming back, and is seeking locals to tell true stories; first event is Oct. 22

by EditorOctober 6, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News

Local ‘Smuggler’s Paradise’ mystery showcased at Highline Heritage Museum bootlegging program

by EditorSeptember 21, 2021September 21, 2021

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