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West Des Moines Historical Society fundraiser aims to preserve two historic buildings
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 5 months agoHome to some of the oldest buildings in Polk County, the West Des Moines Historical Society has...
New plans for West Des Moines arboretum include 300 trees, museum with crafts, playground
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThe arboretum that's planned in West Des Moines at the site of an old church camp now has a name —...
Des Moines' Woodland Cemetery, first established in 1848, honors local history with a 175th...
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 9 months agoWoodland Cemetery's local prominence stretches back 175 years, the eternal resting place for many of...
The State Historical Building reveals its renovated space with a new civics exhibit
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoFive years of renovations have kept visitors at the State Historical Building of Iowa navigating...
Heading to the Des Moines Latino Film Festival this week? Here's what you need to know
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe Des Moines Latino Film Festival is back and features an eclectic array of movie titles fit for...
5 ways to learn more about Iowa this summer, from farm equipment to military history
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAcross the state, Iowa museums, parks and nature centers offer plenty of opportunities to learn more...
Take your family to Raccoon River Park or a covered bridges fest this weekend in Des Moines
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 8 months agoIf you want to stay on top of all the fun things to do in Des Moines, sign up for Off Hours, your...
Opinion: A musical about the all-Black female Army unit, the 6888th, is in development. Will Iowa be...
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoActor Blair Underwood is executive producer of a new musical on the 6888th Central Postal Directory...
Fill your summer with 113 things to do in Iowa, from RAGBRAI and fair concerts to festivals
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoThe Des Moines Register has gathered some of the best 2024 vacation ideas, free activities, things...
19 events for scary good fun on Halloween weekend in Central Iowa
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 2 years agoChances are there's something strange in your neighborhood for Halloween weekend. Whether you're...