A million bucks will buy a lot of flambe pans and other upgrades to DMACC’s Culinary Arts program…courtesy of a one million gift just received from an Iowa couple via their property firm.

AAA of Iowa recommends NOT posting to social media….that you’re going out of town for the holiday. Savvy thieves are known to use Facebook in determining what houses to rob…when it’s posted….that you’re going out of town for the holiday. In the event of snow…AAA also advises…arranging to have your sidewalks shoveled so it looks like you’re not out of town for the holiday.

If this Friday after Christmas finds the kids a tad restless…Mary Poppins at the Des Moines Playhouse. 7PM Friday with Saturday’s matinee at 1.