What's Up Des Moines

Des Moines News: Des Moines has a way to help remind you when to bring the blue bin to the curb. Learn Me. Mayalu Coffee is offering its unique version of a Pumpkin Spice latte The farmer’s market in Carlisle is making a move. The town says it’s moving the market across the street to the high school Saturday. People will get to buy produce and checkout the Carlisle Pickers & the Car Show from 9-3 PM. Waukee Public library is once again open on Sundays. Open from noon to 4PM. Events this Weekend Beaverdale Fall Festival 2023 Saturday Rustic Home & Vendor Show/Fall & Holiday Edition at Warren County Fairgrounds Applefest at Living History Farms Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park Sunday Once at the Des Moines Community Playhouse Sip N' Thrift at Captain Roy's Food Pantry Sundays at the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park Click Here for What’s Up DSM Stickers, shirts and other Swag! Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages.

Des Moines News: People in Polk County will have some help keeping cool for the five day heat wave. Learn more. Trash pickup in Des Moines next week will be delayed by one day because of Labor Day. Learn More. Some towns in the Des Moines area are trying to conserve water because of the summer heat. Altoona and Johnston have asked people to limit how much they water their lawns and gardens. But Des Moines Water Works is asking everyone to conserve water. DSM Parks And Rec has released the city’s Fall events guide. Read it here. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hiring an Events & Project Specialist. Tickets are now on sale for Spirits in the Gardens at Reiman Gardens in Ames. Events this Weekend Saturday DSM Farmers Market Live Horse Racing at Prairie Meadows Casino & Racetrack Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park Sunday Temporary Insanity at Tallgrass Theatre Sunday Tunes Series at Summerset Winery The Des Moines Symphony's Water Works Pops Click Here for What’s Up DSM Stickers, shirts and other Swag! Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages.

Many people on social media are already looking forward to Fall. Pumpkin Spice Lattes have already returned and families will be apple picking at local orchards around Des Moines as early as this weekend. What about Halloween? Are you ready for local spooky events? People in love with ghost stories might want to take a trip just north of Des Moines this October. Lauren Riensche is the owner and tour guide of Cedar Falls Ghost Tours. Listen to today's interview for the creepy details. Follow Cedar Falls Ghost Tours on Facebook & Instagram. Listen to The Iowa Podcast with Justin Brady Click Here for What’s Up DSM Stickers, shirts and other Swag! Des Moines News: The Des Moines area will see a smokey haze. The National Weather Service says the haze will be widespread after 2PM. IowaWORKS is having a Career Fair at Central Library. The DSM Library says the event will be on Thursday, September 7 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Slow Down Coffee in Des Moines is brewing coffee for early risers. The Des Moines shop in Highland Park says it will officially be open at 6:30 AM Tuesdays through Fridays. The shop is closed on Mondays. Waukee Parks and Recreation has posted its Fall & Winter Program Guide. The city says people of all ages can begin registering for classes, events, leagues and more Thursday. Click here for the guide. Pleasant Hill has plans to grow and it wants to hear from its residents. Learn More. Events this Week Wednesday 16th Annual Hunger Fight at Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center Headshot Happy Hour/Women's Networking Event at Secret Admirer Cigar Night in The Beer Garden at The Hall in West Des Moines Thursday Music in the Garden at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Music in the Junction w/ Gimikk at Historic Valley Junction Thursday Night Comedy Open Mic at Java Joes Ankeny Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages.

Des Moines News: Apple Picking begins! Center Grove Apple Orchard Wills Family Orchard Iowa Orchard Pumpkin Spice lattes have returned. Oh sure you can go to Caribou and Starbucks. But our local shops have delicious Autumn drinks waiting for you. For example, Blue Bean Coffee will be offering its PumpkinPATCH flight this Friday. Des Moines is hiring. The city is looking for an Enterprise Data Scientist and Engineer. Click Here for What’s Up DSM Stickers, shirts and other Swag! Events this Week Monday Comedy Open Mic Night at The Station on Ingersoll Bingo Night at Confluence Tuesday Karaoke Night at Teehee's Comedy Club Friendly Feud at Smash Park Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages.

The largest Fair since before the pandemic. More than 1.1 million people have attended this year’s Iowa State Fair. Making 2023 the second largest fair in its 169 years. The Des Moines Register says 1,133,938 enjoyed the state’s largest event. That’s over 15,000 fairgoers from 2022. 2019 still holds the record of most fairgoers at 1,170,375. Click Here for What’s Up DSM Stickers, shirts and other Swag! Des Moines News: The Excessive Heat Warning continues across the state. The National Weather Service says the Des Moines area could feel temps over 100 degrees Wednesday and possibly Thursday. We should return to the mid 80s by Saturday. In light of the heat, DART is giving free rides to all official cooling centers in Des Moines. The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival needs volunteers. Sign up to help with: Admission Gates Beverage Tent Children’s Activities Cultural Booths Festival Set-up/Tear Down Sign up here Grimes Public Library is hiring. The library says it has a job opening for part time filers. Teacher reminder this week: Peace Tree in East Village is offering BOGO draft beers to any school staff member this week through Sunday. Slow Down Coffee in Highland Park is giving teachers 10% off a drink of their choice this week. Events this Week Wednesday The Office Trivia at Smash Park Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre Presents: Shrek the Musical at Stoner Theater - Des Moines Civic Center Comedian Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started at Hoyt Sherman Place Thursday Showing of the 48 Hour Film Project: Best of Screening at Varsity Cinema Cake Decorating Class: The Art of Crème Brûlée at Molly's Frozen Thursday Night Open Mic at Java Joes Ankeny This weekend: World Food & Music Festival Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages.

Des Moines News: Excessive Heat Warning for pretty much the entire state. The National Weather Service says the Des Moines area could feel temps over 100 degrees Wednesday and possibly Thursday. We should return to the mid 80s by Saturday. Back to School night for many Schools. Some businesses are helping teachers out: - Peace Tree in East Village is offering BOGO draft beers to any school staff member this week through Sunday. - Slow Down Coffee in Highland Park is giving teachers 10% off a drink of their choice this week. The Hub Spot in downtown Des Moines is ready to party. The restaurant with a river view is renovated and people can make reservations for their event. The city says the Hub can host just over 50 people. View video. Click Here for What’s Up DSM Stickers, shirts and other Swag! Some Events this Week The Office Trivia at Smash Park Learn To Skate at Metro Ice Sport Facility Beaverdale Farmers' Market on the west side of Franklin Junior High school World Food & Music Festival is this weekend Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages.

Des Moines News: Help Des Moines plan a new accessible playground and sprayground for Gray's Lake Park! Learn More. A new DISPENSARY is coming soon at the Avenues of Ingersoll and Grand at 2817 Ingersoll College students or new college students have until August 31st to APPLY FOR THE IOWA LATINO HERITAGE FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP Dinks Pickleball is coming to Merle Hay Mall and it will have 13 pickleball courts… Blank Park Zoo is welcoming Ghee and Pickles, the mulefoot pigs to Kids Kingdom The 2023 Best Fair Food is the Deep-Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-n-Cheese at Grilled Cheese! You’ll find it by the big slide. I was at the fair yesterday and this is what some folks had to say about the sandwich. I mostly love to eat food like the Deep-fried Bacon brisket Mac-n-Cheese, and the Iowa Twinkie. Then I just roam around checking out the big slide, people watch on the Grand Concourse, or at the beer tent, walk by the butter cow and Caitlin Clark. Oh, since I grew my own pumpkin patch, I needed to check out the giant pumpkins. Speaking of the Iowa State Fair: There is still much more to see this weekend. I talk to some other people about what they’re doing at the fair. New Fair Food to try this year: Grinder Ball – The Bacon Box Iowa Twinkie – Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew Deep-Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese Artists to see at the Iowa State Fair GrandStand: Ludacris The Chicks Jason Aldean Free Shows: Ingrid Andress Claire Rosinkranz Asleep at the Wheel Country Gold - LeRoy Van Dyke, Mandy Barnett, David Frizzell CAIN Other Events this Weekend The DSM Art Center is having a 75th Anniversary Community Lawn Party from 11am - 3pm Saturday. FuseDSM's Annual Golf Tournament at Terrace Hills Golf Course Bindlestiff Family Cirkus at Walker Johnston Park Des Moines Young Artists' Theatre Presents: Shrek the Musical at Stoner Theater - Des Moines Civic Center Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages."

I'm back from vacation in time for the Iowa State Fair! So, lets talk about the highlights of the fair this week. Artists to see at the Iowa State Fair Grand Stand: The Black Keys Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled Tour Lindsey Stirling Maren Morris Ludacris The Chicks Jason Aldean Free Shows: Hairball Ned LeDoux Megan Moroney Ingrid Andress Claire Rosinkranz Asleep at the Wheel Country Gold - LeRoy Van Dyke, Mandy Barnett, David Frizzell CAIN New Fair Food to try this year: Grinder Ball – The Bacon Box Iowa Twinkie – Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ & Brew Deep-Fried Bacon Brisket Mac-n-Cheese Grilled Cheese Checkout the New Swag! Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages."

Des Moines News: New Iowa PBS Documentary at five Fridley Theatres across the state on July 30 at 2 p.m. Grimes is hosting its first Oktoberfest at Heritage Park on October 1st. Sunflower exploring has begun. The DNR has some tips for you. Read More. New What’s Up DSM Stickers and T-Shirts. Check it out! Events this Weekend Warren County Fair 2023 Little Shop of Horrors at DSM Community Playhouse Over the Top: National Balloon Classic 2023 through August 5th CAP Theatre Summer Classic - The Comedy of Errors at Haines Park in Altoona Next Week Dave & Busters opens Monday in West Des Moines Remember, the Iowa State Fair begins August 10th. Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages."

What's Up Des Moines July 21st, 2023 Des Moines News: RAGBRAI begins this weekend in Sioux City. Bicyclers will be riding through Des Moines Wednesday for Des Moines-Apoloza. The following businesses will be closed as riders pass through Ankeny due to limited or no access because of the RAGBRAI route: Prairie Ridge Aquatic Center Albaugh Family Senior Community Center Public Services Building - Deliveries may be made to City Hall. Please call the department directly or do business online. Des Moines traffic closures thanks to RAGBRAI Fleur Cinema & Cafe is reopening! The theater says it’s partnering with Fridley Theatres to open this October. “The Fleur Cinema & Café will reopen in time for the fall Oscar season, when it will showcase various Academy Award contenders. It will continue to provide the highest quality pictures, exceptional service, and unmatched experience that has made it a staple in the Des Moines area for nearly two decades.” The Latino Heritage Festival needs volunteers for the September event. Sign up here. Technicians in Waukee are conducting a natural gas leak detection survey in parts of the city. This city says the annual process is part of the City's maintenance plan and helps ensure the gas system is in accordance with federal, state and customer guidelines. Work is daily through July 28. Events this Weekend Friday American Cheese Society's 40th Annual Conference Des Moines Biergarten at Water Works Park/Lauridsen Amphitheater Wood Fired Pizza at Madison County Winery Saturday Cornbread Festival at Riverview Park Summer Sizzler 5k Kjell Bjorgen/Stand-Up Comedy at Teehee's Comedy Club Uptown Art Market Uptown Shopping Center Sunday Shakespeare on the Lawn Vegan Summer Farmers' Market at Cowles Commons Food Pantry Sundays at the Iowa Cubs at Principal Park A special partnership with the Iowa Cubs allows baseball fans free admission to any Sunday home game (approx. 1pm start time) with the donation of three food items to the DMARC Food Pantry! Donations can be made at the DMARC booth at Gate B. All Weekend Hy-Vee Indy Car Races Madison County Fair Next Week Des Moines-Apoloza 2023 AAU Junior Olympic Games at Drake Stadium Warren County Fair Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages."

Des Moines News: Walnut Street will be closed between 5th Street and 6th Avenue for a while in downtown Des Moines. Demolition has begun on the 38-year-old Kaleidoscope building. KCCI News says crews are tearing down the east half of the shuttered mall to make way for a $100 million housing skyscraper. The project will take several years and final plans to fund the project will come before the city council later this summer. Waukee has job openings for a Human Resources Specialist and Utility Account Specialist. Learn more. The Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market returns Saturday! You can shop from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ankeny Market & Pavilion (AMP) located at 715 W. First St. in Uptown Ankeny. Mayalu coffee shop now serves ice cream from local dairy, Picket Fence Creamery. The Iowa Wild has released its 2023-2024 season schedule. The Wild will face teams it didn’t last season. It says it will also face a particular team for the first time. See Schedule. Events this Weekend Friday Waukee Arts Festival at Centennial Park. Movies Under the Stars presents “DC League of Super Pets” at Wagner Park Bandshell in Ankeny Jamie Shriner at Teehee's Comedy Club Saturday Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market Live Jazz at The Continental Sidewalk Chalk Festival at Bondurant Regional Trailhead Depot Sunday Brunch Bingo at Smash Park Brittany Sword Trio performing at Summerset Winery Prairie Meadows 2023 Live Racing All Weekend Dallas County Fair Begins July 12-16th in Adel Little Shop of Horrors at Des Moines Community Playhouse Next Week Shakespeare on the Lawn Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages."

Des Moines News: DSM's 2024 fiscal year has begun. The city has posted its operating budget so you can see where all the funding is going. Click here to read. The Iowa State Fair is a little over a month away. The Fair says it's hiring now. Learn More. DSM has a job opening for a Land Surveyor. Learn More. Registration for DSM Schools is now open. Learn More. Events this Weekend Friday- Iowa Cubs v Saints Friday - IOWA BARNSTORMERS VS SIOUX FALLS STORM Friday - Sunset Paddle - Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding at Easter Lake Saturday - July Midwest Local Vendor Market at the Outlets of Des Moines Sunday - Superhero and Mermaid Princess Pool Party at Clive Aquatic Center Meet and swim with Princess's, Mermaids, and Superhero's featuring "Little Princess Parties" and "Iowa League of Hero's" at the Clive Aquatic Center. Come in your favorite royal attire or superhero outfit over your swimsuit as we gather for this royal and heroic event. Participants are able to swim, make a craft, and enjoy an ice cream sundae bar. Saturday - Cats N Mats Yoga at ARL - For this event we will have a yoga instructor take you through a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class complete with the purrs of kittens all around - all of which will be available for adoption! All Weekend - Ankeny Chamber SummerFest: Ready. Set. Play at District at Prairie Trail District at Prairie Trail from July 7 - July 9. days of music, carnival rides, great local food and fireworks show on Sunday. Next week - Dallas County Fair Begins July 12-16th in Adel Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages."

Des Moines News: Air Quality Advisory For The State Of Iowa Through Wednesday. The National Weather Service says The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for Iowa. The worst air quality is expected in about the eastern third of the state, where fine particulates will be at concentrations the EPA considers unhealthy. Learn More. Kids south of downtown Des Moines have a new play area at MacRae Park. The city has renovated many parts of the park at the corner of Thomas Beck Road and SW 9th Street. Kids can enjoy a new water play area and the new Larry E. Moore Nature Playscape. Watch my video tour on instagram. There is a ribbon cutting ceremony for completion of phase 3 of the park at noon today. DSM is reminding people not to light up on Independence Day. The city says Des Moines Parks and Recreation reported damage from consumer fireworks at 22 of our 77 city parks. Des Moines Police will ticket people lighting fireworks and it will cost $625. Watch the video from the city. Events Coming Up! Wednesday Black Innovation: 19th Century African-American Inventors at Living History Farms Red Barn Exhibit Hall Pop In & Paint at Bottle & Bottega Des Moines Many Farmers Markets today: Center Street Community Farmers Market - HighPoint Church DSM Waukee Farmers Market Bondurant Farmers Market Shakespeare in the Garden - Shakespeare Twelfth Night Educational Happy Hour at Salisbury House & Gardens Thursday Music in the Garden at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Music in the Junction w/ Standing Hampton at Historic Valley Junction Historic Valley Junction Farmers Market GIANT Pong Tournament at Smash Park - Your team could win a $50 Smash Park gift card. Coa Cantina Trivia Night in East Village - First place wins $50 gift card Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Friday!

Des Moines News: The DSM Arts Festival is all weekend. Three days of celebrating the arts in downtown Des Moines. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Heritage Carousel at Union Park in DSM, a key attraction for adults and children alike! The nonprofit behind the carousel marks the anniversary with free rides and a party 4-8pm and will include 25 hours of totally free rides with the carousel open from 11am to 7pm. On Sunday, the carousel will have a big party from 4pm to 8pm with activities, Mexican food and a magician at 6:15pm. Interrobang Film Festival - “The Interrobang Film Festival, presented by Des Moines Arts Festival, is a three-day IMDb-verified Festival. It is a juried show, including public showings and talkbacks with Directors. Filmmaker submissions are accepted in nine categories and are juried by a panel of peers. This year, the Festival is pleased to be screening over 40 films from nine countries. Interrobang Film Fest is held at the east end of the Des Moines Arts Festival inside the (air-conditioned) Des Moines Central Library.” More Events Coming Up! Friday Comedian Steve Sabo at Summerset Winery Don't miss Movies Under the Stars in Ankney tonight. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, snacks and drinks and enjoy 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐬 in Wagner Park! Movie begins at dusk. Outdoor Movie Nights @ Valley West Mall - Tonight’s movie, Footloose Iowa Cubs vs Memphis Saturday Puppy Yoga at Smash Park - partnered with Hope Animal Rescue and Power Life Yoga for a Pawsitively Blissful Experience! A portion of the registration fee will directly benefit Hope Animal Rescue. Black Innovation: 19th Century African-American Inventors - This exhibit showcases seven African-Americans who received patents in the 1800s. Their innovative ideas revolutionized work in the home, on the farm, and in town. Live Music by Hudson Road and Liza's Sushi and More Food Truck at Iowa Distilling Company Sunday Vegan Summer Market at Cowles Commons in downtown DSM Prairie Meadows 2023 Live Horse Racing USA Rugby - Women's U23 National Tournament - West Des Moines Rugby Fields Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Monday!

Des Moines News: Exile’s Facebook has been hacked. The brewing company made the announcement Thursday. Pleasant Hill is having a ribbon cutting for the new Doanes Park splash pad. The ribbon cutting is June 24th at 2:00 PM. 4900 Doanes Park Rd. Waukee's Independence Day Celebration is July 3rd at Centennial Park. Metronet is expanding across Altoona. See if it's in your neighborhood. Volunteers needed at Blank Park zoo for Up Cycle. DSM Parks and Rec says volunteers will assist in the removal of vegetation from Gray's Lake Park and will receive a free brew from our partner and neighbors at Confluence Brewing Company. Events Coming Up! Saturday Cajun Fest is this weekend at Cowles Commons in Downtown Des Moines BIAS Crew Showcase/Juneteenth Comedy Jam Kickoff Show Outdoor Movie Nights @ Valley West Mall LARGE GARAGE SALE – PART OF ANNUAL ANKENY PRAIRIE TRAIL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES Sunday Father’s day at Principal Park - Iowa Cubs vs Indianapolis The Doobie Brothers at Wells Fargo Arena The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong at Ankeny Community Theatre Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Monday!

Des Moines News: Cajun Fest is this weekend at Cowles Commons in Downtown Des Moines. Brook Run Park on the northeast side of DSM has a brand new playground for the kids. The city says it includes a We-Go-Round, Chill Spinner, Bucket Seat, and 3 new ground panels with puzzles. There is also new safety surfacing and ADA compliant sidewalk connection to Village Run Drive! See pictures. Backstage Volunteers are needed at the DSM PlayHouse. The Animal Rescue League is having a virtual Auction June 17th. The proceeds will benefit pets at the ARL. The DMPL Summer Checkout Challenge has begun. People in Ankney can have free mulch for their garden. The city says mulch and compost are available daily outside the fence of the City Maintenance Facility. The address is 211 SE Lorenz Drive. Runners in Johnston can race for the trails. The Mayor's 5k is August 12th. Events Coming Up! Monday Iowa Juneteenth Observance "Free to Be" Panel at the State Historical Museum of Iowa Love You Des Moines Days at Valley Community Center Monday Night Live! Celebrating the music of Tom Waits at xBk. Pleasant Hill Farmers' Market at Berean Assembly of God Parking Lot from 4-7 PM. Prairie Meadows 2023 Live Horse Racing at 4PM. Tuesday Belin Quartet Free Summer Concert Series at Salisbury House & Gardens at 5:30 PM. Iowa Cubs vs Indianapolis at Principal Park Pleasant Hill on Wheels at 10 a.m. at Doanes Park. Families can checkout vehicles used by the Fire, Police, Public Works, and Parks Departments. Kids can also enjoy a bounce house and a train ride! Let’s talk about MJ Fox! Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Wednesday!

Des Moines News: Volunteers are needed to help cleanup Lauridsen Skate Park on June 15. Learn more. Rookie of the Year Star Thomas Nicholas returns to Principal Park on Saturday, June 24 to throw the first pitch. Watch the video. Ashworth Pool in Des Moines is done with maintenance and open. The DSM Art Festival is June 23-25! It is at Western Gateway Park surrounding the famed Pappajohn Sculpture Park for 3 days of art, music, film, and entertainment. Free Admission!⠀ Events Coming Up this Weekend! WWE Smackdown at Wells Fargo Arena 2023 Miss Iowa Pageant Pride Fest in East Village Carlisle Farmers Market Iowa Juneteenth Gospel Celebration at Hoyt Sherman Place Ironman 70.3 Des Moines at Gray’s Lake Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Monday!

Des Moines Con has returned for year two and this year it is even bigger! “Des Moines Con is a celebration of comics, toys, TV, film, art, cosplay, games, and all things nerdy!” Nerd Street President Ben Penrod talks about all the entertainment this weekend at the Iowa Events Center. Also, the great voice actors that made up everyone’s childhood since the 80’s. Des Moines News: Des Moines’ EMC Downtown Park on 701 Walnut Street is now open. Watch Video. Be part of the Waukee Independence Day Parade. Learn More. You can Fish for free this weekend across Iowa thanks to the DNR. Free Fishing Days. Events Coming Up this Weekend! Greek Food Fair Festival Principal Charity Classic Mustang Club of Central Iowa’s 43rd Annual All Ford Mustang Car Show Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Monday!

Des Moines News: The Summer Biergarten in Des Moines has returned for year two. Starting today every Wednesday to Sunday May-October, you can head east of the Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park. This year you can enjoy food, beverages, live music, and games. The new Olive Garden in south DSM on SE 14th Street is having a soft opening this weekend. It opens to the public Monday May 22nd. The Neal Smith Trail is closed from 6th Ave. to Birdland Marina. DSM Parks and Rec says the closure is due to elevated river levels. The trail will reopen when water levels decrease. Gray’s Lake Park & Meredith Tail will be closed for some renovations. The City says the closure is from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm on Tuesday, May 23rd as 𝗙𝗢𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟 is applied to the trail surfaces. Learn More. DSM Parks and Rec needs trail volunteers. DART has a new route in Des Moines starting this June. The city says If you live in north DSM, the bus transit service is introducing weekday service on DART On Demand River Bend. It is a mini service that allows riders to take on-demand trips around the River Bend, Oakridge, King Irving, Mondamin Presidential and Chautauqua Park neighborhoods. Beetlejuice the Broadway Show is coming to DSM this October. You can get tickets now. Lynyrd Skynyrd is performing in DSM for RAGBRAI on July 26. Events Coming Up! Wednesday Classic Speed Dating at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston Comedy Open Mic at Teehee's Comedy Club The Office Trivia at Smash Park in West Des Moines Thursday Iowa High School State Track Meet at Drake University Jasper Winery Summer Concert Series Tina: The Tina Turner Musical/Willis Broadway Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Friday!

Des Moines News: - Sign up for the FIrecracker 5K on Independence Day. - Registration is open to be part of the Altoona 4th of July Parade. Learn More. - Sister Hazel and the 502s will perform at the DSM Art Festival this June. Learn More. Also, The Des Moines Playhouse says the cast of Little Shop of Horrors will be on the Des Moines Arts Festival's Hy-Vee Mainstage June 24. - Carlisle’s Farmers Market will open with over 20 vendors on June 3rd. - Registration is open for art classes at Hoyt Sherman Place. Check out the classes for all ages. - The Science Center of Iowa needs volunteers. Learn More. - The DNR’s Hook and Paddle Passport program has returned for the summer. - Ankeny PD is asking residents with Ring cameras to join its Crime View Program. Events Coming Up! Wednesday Iowa Cubs vs Toledo at Principal Park Jason Woodside & It's A Living/Two-Person Exhibit at Moberg Gallery Bondurant Farmers' Market Thursday Gray's Summer Music Series at Gray’s Station Camping the Night Away at DSM Heritage Center. Presented By: Children's Cancer Connection Spring Garden Festival at the Botanical Garden The Corgi Cup at Smash Park. Contact Me Visit talkDSM.com to read articles, see photos,contact me, and follow on social media. Watch on YouTube. Text me your comments! 515-635-5426 Please begin each text with your first name and town your listening from. Thanks! Remember, "Community can be found in the white and yellow pages." I’ll talk to you Friday!