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Summer Block Party Photos – Colby Park

More than 1,000 people enjoyed a beautiful night, free food, and lots of games and activities at our second Summer Block Party, presented by Charles Gabus Ford

Grace Potter at Nitefall on the River

A Nitefall on the River favorite, Grace Potter returns Friday night. Get tickets now.

Nitefall on the River Concert: Kasey Musgraves

Kasey Musgraves is in town at Nitefall on the River on Saturday July 11th!

Where’s the Slipper?

Find the glass slipper and you could win tickets to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella!

Des Moines Arts Festival

Find out what fun and exciting activities the Des Moines Arts Festival has to offer this year.

Live at 35 with Needtobreathe

Win a one-of-a-kind concert experience with Needtobreathe!

Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping Giveaway

Enter to win a whole new you in just 10 weeks from Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping.

Animal Lifeline: Pints for Paws Crawl

Pints for Paws Pub Crawl & Scavenger Hunt Presented by All-Pets East Village at The Embassy Suites on the River on June 20th.

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Des Moines’ People’s Choice Nominations

Nominate your favorite local businesses for Des Moines’ People’s Choice, presented by VanDerGinst Law!

What Happened?

Hear the latest dates-gone-wrong stories with “What Happened?” Presented by Pure Salon

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