St. Baldrick’s Head Shave

Funds are raised for kid’s cancer research by shaving heads at the Funny Bone Comedy Club.

March 5th, 2012 | Articles | Read More

Des Moines Roller Derby Brings Personality to the Flat Track

Des Moines Derby Dames and Crash Test Dolls face off against Circle City Derby Girls on February 25, 2012 at 7 Flags Events Center in Clive, Iowa. Players and volunteers reveal what they love most about Des Moines roller derby.

March 2nd, 2012 | Slideshows | Read More

King Pong Table Tennis League

Every Tuesday night ping pong enthusiasts from around Des Moines gather to share their love of this unique sport. Hosted through the Des Moines Social Club, the event has grown significantly in size since its inception two years ago. The King Pong Table Tennis League meets at 7 p.m. in the Kirkwood...

March 2nd, 2012 | Slideshows | Read More

Windsor Heights Leaps Into Spring

Windsor Heights residents attended the “Leap Into Spring” festival Feb. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the Windsor Heights Community and Events Center. The festival featured live music and local artists, with hors d ‘Oeuvres and wine and cheese tastings.

March 2nd, 2012 | Articles, Slideshows | Read More

First Love: a collection of Valentine’s Day stories

Three stories of affection, love and heartbreak as people remember their first love in time for Valentine’s Day.

February 20th, 2012 | Articles | Read More

A Des Moines theater troupe performs all of their winning one-act plays that they wrote themselves.

February 15th, 2012 | Articles | Read More

Drake SIFE Polar Plunge 2012

Drake University’s student organization SIFE hosted the 2012 Polar Plunge on Feb. 3 at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines. This year the group asked participants to donate $5 to jump. Proceeds benefitted local organizations supporting individuals with autism and the group raised over $2,000....

February 15th, 2012 | Slideshows | Read More

Bucs Fans Loyal to the Last Goal

At the Des Moines Buccaneers versus Tri-City Storm game on Saturday, February 4, 2012, loyal fans show their support. The Bucs, a junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League has struggled in recent years, but fans are not discouraged.

February 15th, 2012 | Articles, Slideshows | Read More

2012 Red Flannel Run

The 23rd Red Flannel Run took place Saturday, February 11 at the Des Moines Riverfront YMCA. There were over 2,000 people who participated in the race. At 9 a.m. the temperature was 3°F with a windchill of -13°F.

February 15th, 2012 | Slideshows | Read More

Pimp My Shed

The Pimp My Shed feature at the 34th annual Des Moines Home and Garden show was designed by interior designer Hal Davis of Des Moines. It ran from February 9th to the 12th.

February 15th, 2012 | Featured, Slideshows | Read More