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DMPA to offer virtual classes, camps this summer

Des Moines Performing Arts recently announced virtual summer classes and camps in place of in-person ones for this summer. Eight virtual classes and camp models will be offered this summer: Tiny Tales, Theater in a …

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NOTEBOOK: Essman poll gauges Iowan’s feelings about COVID-19

Over the past two months, we’ve all found new ways to communicate, new ways to work, and at times we have felt the pinch of isolation caused by social distancing as we work to keep …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Dan Gable in a pandemic: Motivating others, making time for self

If you gave me five guesses on which famous Iowan said, “You have to kick yourself in the butt and figure it out,” about how they’re dealing with the pandemic, wrestling legend Dan Gable would …

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Developer Jeff Young pleads guilty in fraud case, will pay $28,400 in restitution

Des Moines Register: Prominent Des Moines Developer Jeff Young is scheduled to plead guilty to fraud charges after dramatically underreporting the value of five cars he bought, and will pay a penalty that is more than …

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Elder Corp. buys 1,000 Tursi’s Latin King dinners for community on Tuesday

The Elder Corp., an excavating and earth-moving contractor based in east Des Moines, bought 1,000 pasta dinners from Tursi’s Latin King to be given to the community for free on May 12, to recognize Elder’s …

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Proposed opening of soccer, entertainment stadium delayed until March 2023

A master plan for the proposed soccer stadium complex, valued at $95 million, includes a five-story building for office and retail and a 500-space parking garage. Rendering by Invision Architecture

Plans to open a professional soccer …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are we headed for meat shortages? Some say no

First there were shortages of toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Then some types of meat and eggs. Now stores that sell groceries are again limiting meat purchases. Elliott Dennis is, an assistant professor of livestock …

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Keynote sessions at WLC to be livestreamed

Women Lead Change will offer its annual Central Iowa conference in person and virtually through a live stream this year, the organizer announced this week. Keynote speakers such as Kindra Hall, Ather Williams III and …

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Alzheimer’s Association Purple Soiree postponed

Based on guidance from federal and local public health authorities, the Purple Soiree originally planned by the Alzheimer’s Association for June 5 at the Meadows Event & Conference Center in Altoona has been postponed until …

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Des Moines Performing Arts offers digital Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase

Des Moines Performing Arts is launching a digital showcase after canceling the annual Iowa High School Musical Theater Awards Showcase, scheduled for June 1. The digital IHSMTA Showcase is now available online, and recognizes the …