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

Celebrate the Spanish Castle at the Oddfellows Hall on Friday, Oct. 5

by EditorSeptember 20, 2018
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

Des Moines City Council sets hearing to change zoning of Landmark on Sound

by Scott SchaeferSeptember 7, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post

‘Old Roy’ monument dedicated to local Bootlegging history unveiled

by EditorAugust 27, 2018
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Pete's Towing returning to the Waterland Parade this coming Sat., July 21

by Scott SchaeferJuly 16, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News

Celebrate 130 years of service at Des Moines United Methodist Church Sunday

by Scott SchaeferJune 4, 2018
Posted inDes Moines News, Featured Post

Memorial Day Celebration will be at Underwood Memorial Park Mon., May 28

by EditorMay 15, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Burien UFO Festival will feature guest speakers for first time on Thurs., April 5

by EditorMarch 18, 2018
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser, Schools & Education

Historical Society to showcase local prohibition legacy this Saturday, Mar. 17

by EditorMarch 12, 2018
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post

UPDATE: Sneak peek at what's planned for historic Landmark on the Sound

by Scott SchaeferFebruary 23, 2018
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post

UPDATE: Sneak peek at what’s planned for historic Landmark on the Sound

by EditorFebruary 23, 2018
Posted inDes Moines News, Featured Post, Obituaries

Mark William Van Gasken passes away; memorial will be this Saturday, Jan. 13

by EditorJanuary 10, 2018
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Politics

Open House for historic Van Gasken 'Red House' will be Saturday, Oct. 28

by Scott SchaeferOctober 6, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Politics

Open House for historic Van Gasken ‘Red House’ will be Saturday, Oct. 28

by EditorOctober 6, 2017
Posted inDes Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

Des Moines joins with Forterra to buy property above Marina

by EditorAugust 24, 2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Meeting to kick-off downtown historic survey will be Wednesday, June 21

by EditorJune 9, 2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Schools & Education

FREE ‘Beginning your Genealogy’ class at El Dorado West on Saturday, June 3

by EditorMay 25, 2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Schools & Education

FREE 'Beginning your Genealogy' class at El Dorado West on Saturday, June 3

by Scott SchaeferMay 25, 2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Fundraiser, Schools & Education

REMINDER: ‘The Woodmont Dock Raid Story of Roy Olmstead’ is TONIGHT

by EditorMay 10, 2017
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Crime, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Schools & Education

Learn about ‘The Woodmont Dock Raid-Story of Roy Olmstead’ on Wed. May 10

by EditorApril 28, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Politics

FOLLOWUP: Concrete walled industrial building to replace historic Furney’s

by EditorApril 26, 2017
Posted inDes Moines News, Entertainment, Politics, Schools & Education

Has American politics always been so crazy? Expert will discuss this Sunday

by EditorMarch 21, 2017
Posted inDes Moines News, Politics, Schools & Education

Learn about ‘American Rage: Division & Anger in US Politics’ on Sunday, Oct. 9

by EditorOctober 4, 2016
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Politics

‘Landmark on the Sound’ sold for $14 million; city wants to retain its façade

by EditorJanuary 29, 2016
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Schools & Education

Des Moines Historical Society discussing the Depression in Des Moines TONIGHT

by EditorNovember 10, 2015
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Featured Post, Fundraiser, Schools & Education, Video

Fundraiser Screening & Presentation of ‘The Maury Island Incident’ Oct. 25

by EditorOctober 6, 2015
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Schools & Education

Des Moines Historical Society presenting ‘Andy’s Diner Remembered’ Sept. 23

by EditorSeptember 19, 2015

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