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Iowa Juneteenth Celebrates 35 Years

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Iowa Juneteenth Celebrates 35 Years

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Six degrees from the ‘Stairway to Heaven’

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Six degrees from the ‘Stairway to Heaven’

This month, the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa (IACCI) breaks ground on a redesign of the majestic Butler Mansion. When complete, it will bring a museum, educational center, event space, cooking school, café, speakeasy, indoor and outdoor meeting places, suites, offices, commons, an Airbnb, and bocce ball courts to the historic mansion on Fleur Drive with the best views of downtown Des Moines anywhere. The project looks like a bona fi…Read Article

AI legislation. Data centers. Free lube. A near Emmy win. And 222,617,547 alcoholic drinks.

Artificial Intelligence · Johnston

AI legislation. Data centers. Free lube. A near Emmy win. And 222,617,547 alcoholic drinks.

Ever wonder how — or if — our elected officials are dealing with Artificial Intelligence and how they are juggling the risks and benefits for their constituents? The National Conference of State Legislatures recently released a tool showing Artificial Intelligence legislation by state. In 2025, 48 states and Puerto Rico introduced some form of AI-related legislation, while 26 states adopted or enacted more than 75 new measures. Examples of tho…Read Article

Sand urges Democrats to listen to other Iowans, not scold

Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Rob Sand speaks to about 200 people in Oelwein, an event billed as a small roundtable on education that turned into a rally. Photo by Douglas Burns Rob Sand knows the outcome at the polls next year depends not just on how Iowans respond to him, the gubernatorial candidate atop his ticket, but Democrat voters themselves. Do voters see everyday Democrats down the street as kind, reasonable and approachable, o…Education · Johnston Read Article

Graziano Brothers — in the place where it all began

Graziano Brothers has been located at 1601 S. Union St. since 1912. In 1903, brothers Francesco, 21, and Luigi, 17, Graziano left their Calabrian hometown San Morello to emigrate to the U.S. Like many Calabrians before them, and many more later, their way winded to Des Moines. They found jobs working for the Great Western Railroad until 1912. Then they decided that Luigi, Louie by then, should open a business while Frank remained at the railroad…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

Al Capone’s vault and the unopened lockbox

FBI photo of Al Capone “Directly beneath me, in this hotel’s rubble-strewn basement, a massive concrete chamber has been discovered and there is evidence to suggest that that vault once belonged to Al Capone, the richest and most powerful gangster of his time.” So began Geraldo Rivera on April 21, 1986, in a much-watched live television show, as a sealed vault was opened in the basement of the Old Lexington Hotel in Chicago, the headquarters of…FBI · Johnston Read Article

‘Hamilton’ begins extended run at DMPA

Lauren Mariasoosay, Marja Harmon, Lily Soto – “HAMILTON” National Tour. Photo credit: Hamilton Marketing Thanks to its strategic development, Des Moines Performing Arts is able to accommodate the needs of Broadway’s biggest national touring shows. “Hamilton” is such a show and returns after its inaugural three-week run in 2018 for an eagerly anticipated two-week run in June. A tradition of being able to bring Broadway’s best to Des Moines DMPA…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

Central Iowa Water Works issues voluntary reduction in lawn watering

DES MOINES – Central Iowans are asked to immediately begin a 25 percent voluntarily reduction in lawn watering. Water treatment facilities are working near capacity to produce enough water for basic lifeline essentials. Treatment is challenged because of water supply conditions caused by nitrate concentrations in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers. All finished water meets state and federal regulations for drinking and all uses. Central Iowa Wate…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

Iowa PBS to host two screenings of the new PBS KIDS program Weather Hunters

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JOHNSTON - Be among the first to watch the new PBS KIDS program, Weather Hunters, at a special family event. On June 28 at the Maytag Auditorium, Iowa PBS will host premiere screenings of this new animated series at 9:00…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

Des Moines River, Beaver Creek designated as state water trails

The number of miles of water trails throughout Central Iowa officially increased by 20 on Thursday with the designation of Beaver Creek and the Des Moines River as state water trails. Leaders from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, ICON Water Trails, Polk County and the city of Johnston gathered to mark the designation at Lew Clarkson…Johnston, Iowa · Johnston Read Article

THE CRAIG CRONBAUGH DRUM STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

In recognition of Craig Cronbaugh’s extraordinary contributions to lowa’s music scene and his impact on aspiring musicians, the Craig Cronbaugh Drum Studies Scholarship supports young drummers pursuing their passion. This scholarship honors Craig’s journey, which began in sixth grade and flourished through performances with iconic bands in the 1970s and 1980s. Craig not only entertained Midwest audiences but also inspired countless young drummer…Music · Johnston Read Article

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