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Category Archives: Local News
Trisha’s Walk: Stronger Together, Breaking the Silence
On Sunday, October 1st, A Sisters Promise will host a walk and event in honor of their sister, Trisha Kunze.… MORE
Adam Sandler Hitting Des Moines
Today, critically acclaimed comedian Adam Sandler announces The I Missed You Tour, a massive 25 city run across North America.… MORE
2024 Iowa State Fair Theme
Although the 2023 Iowa State Fair is barely in our rearview mirror, plans are well underway for 2024.… MORE
9th Annual Oktoberfest | Adventureland
Dust off your best lederhosen and raise a glass to our fan-favorite Oktoberfest celebration. This 21+ event is a beloved Iowa tradition.… MORE
Big Karaoke Showdown
Everyone’s favorite Big Karaoke competition is back at Prairie Meadows. Excitement is in the air as contestants compete for the $2,500 grand prize.… MORE
Chiefs Champions Tour Hits The Iowa Speedway
The “Chiefs Champions Tour” will be featured on the Iowa Speedway concourse, overlooking Turn 1, and fans are welcome to visit the tour on Sunday and celebrate “Chiefs Kingdom” with the reigning NFL champions. … MORE
NEW Iowa State Fair Food Announced
Typically, this coveted list of new foods is held and released later in July, but this year, in celebration of National Fair Food Day, the entire list of new foods has been released.… MORE
Poppy The Giraffe Makes Debut
Just in time for the ‘longest’ day of the year, Blank Park Zoo officials announced today that a new ‘tall’ animal is available for visits at Blank Park Zoo. Poppy is a one-year-old female giraffe that recently arrived at the Blumenthal Giraffe Pavilion at Blank Park Zoo.… MORE
Blood Emergency Readiness Corps Activated
On Friday, June 16, the national Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC) was activated to send needed blood to the hospitals in and around Perryton, Texas, scene of Thursday’s tornados that swept through the town and claimed at least three lives and left dozens more injured.
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