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Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Traci Buxton shares her thoughts on the sale/demolition of the historic Masonic Home

by EditorDecember 23, 2020

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Here’s how YOU can speak up about the proposed demolition of Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home

by EditorDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Fire, Health & Wellness

Due to pandemic, South King Fire moves its annual 9/11 tribute online

by EditorSeptember 10, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Sports

Local racer Steve Huff sets new World Record in electric dragster at Pacific Raceways

by EditorAugust 20, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

‘Maury Island Incident’ outdoor mural finds new home in Des Moines

by EditorJuly 29, 2020July 29, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Citizens object to demolition of Des Moines’ historic Van Gasken ‘red house’

by EditorJuly 7, 2020July 8, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

‘7 Stories’ storytelling series is back, and is now online!

by EditorMay 28, 2020May 28, 2020

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Health & Wellness

Annual celebration of alleged saucer sighting cancelled: founders deny event ever existed

by EditorMay 10, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

‘All Systems Go’ for Des Moines Quarterdeck Story Pub this Thursday night

by EditorFebruary 19, 2020February 24, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News

Destination Des Moines releases Architectural History Survey of downtown

by EditorFebruary 11, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Des Moines Quarterdeck launches new 2020 ‘Story Pub’ series

by EditorJanuary 28, 2020February 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Politics

A few moments with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by EditorJanuary 20, 2020January 27, 2020
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events

Celebrate Repeal Day & NW bootlegging with local filmmakers Thurs., Dec. 5

by EditorNovember 13, 2019November 14, 2019
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News

Looks like the historic Landmark on the Sound has been sold

by Scott SchaeferAugust 27, 2019September 1, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Good Bootlegger’s Guild votes to pass, then repeal, alcohol prohibition

by Scott SchaeferAugust 25, 2019September 1, 2019
Posted inDes Moines News

Founding SeaTac Councilmember, Mayor Terry Anderson has Passed; memorial June 29

by EditorJune 24, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Video

Maury Island Incident Historical Society releases list of Top Songs for UFO Lovers

by EditorJune 23, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Schools & Education, Video

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Opening of Highline Heritage Museum an historic occasion

by EditorJune 17, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Schools & Education

REMINDER: Highline Heritage Museum Ribbon Cutting is FRIDAY at 4 p.m.!

by EditorJune 13, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Schools & Education

PHOTOS: Sneak peek of new Highline Heritage Museum, which opens Fri., June 14

by EditorJune 10, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Video

See ‘The Maury Island Incident’ FREE at McMenamins Elks Temple Tues., July 2!

by EditorJune 4, 2019
Posted inDes Moines News, Schools & Education

REMINDER: Des Moines Elementary Farewell Open House is this Sat., June 1

by EditorMay 29, 2019
Posted inDes Moines News, Events, Schools & Education

Dedication of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park will be this Saturday, May 25

by EditorMay 22, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment

REMINDER: Final ‘Good Bootlegger’ event will be Monday at Smith Tower

by EditorMay 1, 2019
Posted inDes Moines News, Events, Schools & Education

Walk the halls of the old Des Moines Elementary one last time on Sat., June 1

by EditorApril 18, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Final ‘Good Bootlegger’ presentation will be Monday, May 6 at Smith Tower

by EditorApril 18, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment

REMINDER: ‘The Good Bootlegger’ series kicks-off at Smith Tower Monday

by EditorFebruary 26, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Weather

UPDATE: ‘Good Bootlegger’ Smith Tower event postponed 1 month due to weather

by EditorFebruary 10, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Local Filmmakers presenting 3-part 'Good Bootlegger' series at Smith Tower

by EditorJanuary 22, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Local Filmmakers presenting 3-part ‘Good Bootlegger’ series at Smith Tower

by EditorJanuary 22, 2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Video

Man In Black Friday special: Watch ‘The Maury Island Incident’ for 50% off!

by EditorNovember 23, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post

‘The Maury Island Incident’ Mural will be moving to Des Moines

by EditorNovember 6, 2018
Posted inDes Moines News

Veteran’s Day Celebration will be Sunday, Nov. 11 at Sunnydale Memorial Wall

by EditorNovember 3, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post

Woodmont Union seeks to re-open 1933 local socialite death investigation

by EditorOctober 26, 2018
Posted inDes Moines News, Health & Wellness, Schools & Education

Take a Natural and Cultural History Hike Through Trees this Saturday, Oct. 13

by EditorOctober 9, 2018

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