The summer is in full force in Iowa — July 4 festivities came and went, and the city of Des Moines was once again overtaken by 80/35. In its ninth year, the festival featured images of cats on their signage and advertising signifying the 9 lives the festival. But the music, as always was the […]
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Katy Perry to rally for Hillary Clinton in Des Moines
Who: Katy Perry, California Gurl What: You’re gonna hear her roar … at a rally for Hillary Clinton. When: Saturday, October 24 (exact time TBA), before the Iowa Democratic Party’s annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Where: Downtown Des Moines (exact location TBA) Why: Because Madeline Albright is busy. Because somehow, maybe, feminism? Because you gotta reach millennials […]
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Photos: Summer fashion fanfare at 80/35
Photographer Stephanie Knutson took a trip to 80/35 this weekend to catch up on the latest festival fashion wear. The two-day Des Moines event hosted thousands of attendees, sporting musical acts like Wilco, Weezer and Jenny…
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Hemp advocates hold fest for industrial crop in Iowa
The inaugural Iowa Hemp Fest sparks up tomorrow in Des Moines to promote agricultural freedom in Iowa. The free event is part of the Iowa Hemp Association’s (IHA) lobbying….
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NCAA men’s basketball tournament heads to Iowa for the first time in 40+ years
The NCAA announced today that Des Moines will serve as one of the host sites for the 2016 men’s basketball tournament. Des Moines’ Wells Fargo Arena will host…
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Iowa Yoga Festival links body, mind, community this weekend in Des Moines
Long-time yogis and beginners alike have the opportunity to stretch, learn and center themselves at the 2014 Iowa Yoga Festival, which kicks off tonight and goes…
