Posts Tagged ‘Community’

Southridge Health Fair

Southridge Health Fair
Drake pharmacy students offer free health screenings at Southridge Mall, in Des Moines, Iowa. Multimedia by Jeff Glaze and Riane Menardi.
February 28th, 2011 | Slideshows | Read More

Hard Times for Iowa’s Nonprofits

Hard Times for Iowa’s Nonprofits
DES MOINES, IOWA — University Boulevard is home to more than a dozen small rental offices, and each one of the tenants have felt the squeeze of the economic downturn. Some have let valued staff members go, and others have been forced to vacate, their former space gathering dust. These times are especially...
May 18th, 2010 | Final Projects | Read More

Living History Farms Farmer’s Market

Living History Farms Farmer’s Market
Living History Farms enjoyed a slow start to their farmers market Wednesday afternoon. This is the second year they have hosted their Farmer’s Market, and despite the rain and small group, vendors look forward to a new season. Local vendors from all over Iowa came to showcase their food, crafts and other...
May 12th, 2010 | Deadline Reporting | Read More

A Walk Around The Neighborhood

A Walk Around The Neighborhood
The area around Drake University is a diverse neighborhood. It’s not something visitors to campus get to see regularly. This is a shame because there are a lot to see. Eyes on Iowa has created a visual tour of the neighborhood to highlight the differences that exist in every direction. Without...
April 28th, 2010 | Final Projects | Read More

The Heritage Gallery

The Heritage Gallery
Operating out of a county administrative building, the Heritage Gallery strives to keep art alive in Des Moines.
April 1st, 2010 | Slideshows | Read More

The Isiserettes

The Isiserettes
The Isiserettes are a drill team in Des Moines, Iowa, and are looking for a new facility.
April 1st, 2010 | Video | Read More

Twestival DSM

Twestival DSM
Social media for social good comes to Des Moines, Iowa. Mars Cafe hosted the second annual Twestival Des Moines on Thursday, March 25. The event raised $260 for Concern Worldwide.
March 29th, 2010 | Video | Read More

Drake University Relay for Life 2010

Drake University Relay for Life 2010
On March 26, Drake students and organizations participated in Relay for Life at the Drake Fieldhouse. Produced by Laura Johnson and Jenni Matasek.
March 29th, 2010 | Video | Read More

Community Days

Community Days
The Des Moines Art Center brings the 1920s to life with Edward Hopper community days.
March 12th, 2010 | Video | Read More

I’ll Make Me a World

I’ll Make Me a World
Des Moines celebrates African American Culture at the 14th annual I’ll Make Me a World.
March 3rd, 2010 | Slideshows | Read More