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Tag: monolith

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

Oh no – the mysterious Obelisk has returned to the Quarterdeck

by EditorFebruary 10, 2022February 10, 2022

Oh no…it’s back! As we first reported last summer, a mysterious, smooth, black Obelisk with hieroglyphic writing made several appearances throughout the Des Moines area. This week, the mystical monolith […]

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

Mysterious Des Moines Obelisk – now in Kent – captures community’s imagination

by EditorJuly 4, 2021July 4, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Mysterious Obelisk suddenly appears in secure lot at Pete’s Milk Delivery in Kent

by EditorJuly 2, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

And just like that, the mysterious Des Moines Obelisk has moved to the Quarterdeck

by EditorJune 25, 2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment

Mysterious Des Moines obelisk has moved to new location; will be on KING5 news tonight

by EditorJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021

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