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Posted inDes Moines

King County Medical Examiner identifies 28-year-old victim in deadly April 17 Des Moines motorcycle crash

by EditorApril 20, 2026April 20, 2026

The motorcyclist killed in a crash in Des Moines on April 17 has been identified as a 28-year-old Des Moines man, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Sadly, Charles […]

Posted inDes Moines

Memorial service for racing legend Steve Huff set for Saturday, Aug. 16 in Renton and Kent

by EditorJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Legacy of Bj Bjorneby to roll on in Des Moines’ 2025 Waterland Parade on Saturday, July 19

by EditorJuly 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Memorial for local icon Bj Bjorneby set for Sunday, July 20 at Des Moines Yacht Club

by EditorJuly 7, 2025July 9, 2025
Posted inDes Moines News

Sadly, local racing legend Steve Huff has passed away at age 58

by EditorMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025

Posted inDes Moines

Bench dedicated Saturday to honor Jack and Norma Kelsey’s legacy of kindness to Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2025March 30, 2025
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines to host Veterans Day Ceremony at Steven J. Underwood Park on Monday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

Posted inBusiness

OBITUARY: Former SeaTac City Manager Joseph ‘Joe’ Scorcio passed away Feb. 14

by Scott SchaeferFebruary 27, 2024February 27, 2024
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Obituaries

OBITUARY: Constance Ann Welker, 91, passed away Jan. 10, 2024

by EditorJanuary 17, 2024
Posted inDes Moines

OBITUARY: Evelyn (Ev) Corinne Somers Curcio passed away Dec. 29, 2023

by EditorJanuary 15, 2024January 15, 2024
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Featured Post, History, Obituaries

OBIT: Des Moines icon Wayne Corey, 80, passed away Oct. 26, 2023

by EditorDecember 2, 2023
Posted inCommunity, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Featured Post, History

Honor Women Who Served at Veterans Day Event on Saturday, Nov. 11

by EditorNovember 6, 2023November 6, 2023
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News

Memorial bench for Mayor Bob Sheckler installed near Des Moines Marina

by EditorOctober 20, 2022October 20, 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, Obituaries

Memorial service for Bob Sheckler will be Thurs., Sept. 8; plus, some tributes to him

by EditorAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Obituaries, Politics

Longtime former Mayor and Councilmember Bob Sheckler has passed away

by EditorJuly 25, 2022July 25, 2022
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Obituaries

Longtime Des Moines architect Cherie A. Mueller has passed away; memorial is Sunday, July 24

by EditorJuly 22, 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 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 inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Obituaries

One of our first business Mentors has passed away – Larry Coffman, 84

by EditorSeptember 16, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Obituaries, Schools & Education

Obituary: John Pfeffer, 62, retired Highline College chemistry instructor and friend to many

by EditorDecember 10, 2020December 10, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News

Gary Wayne Petersen of Pete’s Towing passes away, gets huge send-off

by EditorSeptember 14, 2020September 16, 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 News, Events, Obituaries, Politics

Former Councilmember Eduardo (Ed) Pina has passed; memorial will be Aug. 31

by EditorJuly 17, 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, Obituaries

Georgie Nupen has passed away, and Sue Padden wrote a tribute about her

by EditorApril 9, 2019
Posted inDes Moines News, Obituaries

OBIT: Walter Lynn Edmiston passed away July 20, 2018; memorial will be Aug. 25

by EditorAugust 6, 2018
Posted inDes Moines News, Obituaries

OBIT: Earline Lucile Byers has passed away; memorial will be Tues., May 1

by EditorApril 26, 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 inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines News, Featured Post, Obituaries

Jack Kniskern – the man who helped design Des Moines – has passed at 91

by Scott SchaeferDecember 21, 2017
Posted inDes Moines News, Obituaries

OBIT: Otto Wieland passed away tragically Nov. 21

by EditorDecember 13, 2017November 20, 2022
Posted inDes Moines News

South King Fire & Rescue will commemorate 9/11 on Monday, Sept. 11

by EditorSeptember 5, 2017
Posted inDes Moines News, Obituaries

Memorial for Evelyn ‘Jean’ Snyder will be Sunday, Aug. 6 at Beach Park

by EditorJuly 27, 2017
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines News, Featured Post

Former Blog Sales Manager Janet Grella has passed away

by Scott SchaeferMarch 3, 2017

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