Naughtea, a Korean corn dog and bubble tea shop located in a strip mall in quintessential suburbia, smells of fresh, high-class corn dog breading. Rabbit imagery hangs on the walls of this Ankeny business, which debuted at the end of 2022, including bunny versions of the Mona Lisa and Girl with a Pearl Earring. A […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Greenbelt Music Festival | Pedal for Paws | Dancefestopia
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Elevate your spirits this weekend by by exploring both beer and wine at several upcoming events offering local blends. Participate in Confluence Brewing’s “American Craft Beer Week Beer Tour” to earn free prizes based on the number of collected stamps! Jasper Winery […]
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Des Moines Public School’s new superintendent is a former special ed teacher, principal and Olympic athlete
This story originally appeared in LV Daily, Little Village’s Monday-Friday email newsletter. Sign up to have it delivered for free to your inbox. The Des Moines Public School Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to appoint Dr. Ian Roberts as the district’s new superintendent. Roberts will be the first person of color to lead the state’s […]
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Photo Gallery: Skate DSM hosts ollies and kick flips for cancer patients
Skate DSM hosted the Grind for Life Series (GFL Series) at Lauridsen Skatepark on Saturday, May 13. All ages and all skill levels competed against each other to win the street and bowl competitions while also helping the Grind for Life Organization raise money for cancer patients who need assistance with traveling expenses. The competitions […]
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Contact Buzz: Getting to the roots of STEM in Iowa
“Creativity is the capital of the 21st century.” When Robert Bluestone shared this insight during his inspirational keynote for the 2010 Arts Advocacy Day in Des Moines, he was on target. Back then, tying arts to economy and education as an integral part of a comprehensive learning process was still in a formative stage. One […]
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Already claiming ‘goat’ status, the new Greenbelt Music Festival wants to kick off the outdoor fest season for years to come
One detail that’s still being confirmed is whether or not the goats will be in attendance at the new music festival. “A lot of people don’t know there’s a large number of goats at Clive City Hall that take care of the Greenbelt Trail and we’ll hopefully have them here as well,” said Tariq Lundy, […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Art Noir Glowga | Yoke Lore | Mother’s Day Brunch
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Love on a Mother this Mother’s Day weekend by filling her their days with fun for to show thanks for their care and nurturing. It’s time to give some of that back. Take her to the Botanical Garden to add unique plants […]
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Little Village Central Iowa issue 014: May 2023
Read issue 014 » May flowers haven’t bloomed as bright this spring for all Iowans. In this issue, LV breaks down the bill passed by Republican state lawmakers restricting lessons on HIV/AIDS and the HPV vaccine in Iowa schools — a reminder of the darkest days of the AIDS crisis, when willful ignorance by the […]
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What can ten artists do with ten pianos?
The Mainframe Studios lobby filled with decorated keys Friday as City Sounds debuted 10 pianos designed by ten local artists. A donation buys community members a ballot to vote for their favorite transformed piano. Soon, each piano will be scattered about the city for a scavenger hunt. Those locations will be revealed at Mainframe Studios’ […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Siricasso de Mayo | EVIDENCE | DSM Waterworks
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Celebrate Cinco De Mayo this Friday! Among your options? The Siricasso De Mayo Sip & Paint party at TeeHee’s. If you’re missing the good old days, catch some retro vibes with the greatest rock, hip hop, pop and more from the ’70s, […]
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Contact Buzz: Volunteer work keeps central Iowa’s community theaters running smoothly
“Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mold the present into a future of which we can all be proud.” –Helen M. Dyer (1895-1998), American biochemist and cancer researcher Much attention is given to volunteerism in the realms of advocacy, human rights, community and education. Arts and culture […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Lemon Trail Ride | Joyland | ReggaeDub at Platform
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Get ready to get active! Exile Brewing is having their 6th annual Lemon Trail Ride and the Des Moines Botanical Gardens is inviting you to their Spring Ephemeral Hike for a beautiful walk through Brown Woods Forest Preserve. This is just the […]
