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Matt Nathanson “Headphones”

Our friend, Matt Nathanson, is doing great things for people in need of hearing aids. Watch the touching video here.

Join Us for Night Eyes

Grab the kids for the 24th Annual Night Eyes October 16-19 & 23-26 at the Blank Park Zoo

Preggers in the Pumpkin Patch

Congratulations to Maggie! She’s the winner of our Preggers in Pumpkin Patch photo contest presented by Suite Dreams.

Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac is back! February 11th at Wells Fargo Arena. Tix on sale October 20th at 10 a.m

Color of the Day

Listen for Color of the Day each weekday for your chance to win tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Color of the Day

Know the color of the day and win tickets to Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Big Ken & Colleen’s Fight Fight Fight for $500

See who won $500 for their school with Big Ken and Colleen’s Fight, FIght, Fight for $500 courtesy of Affinity Credit Union!

Neon Party – CANCELLED

Due to the health of bassist Branden Campbell, the Neon Trees have cancelled their Oct. 19 show in Des Moines. More details here.

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Des Moines’ People’s Choice

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What Happened?

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

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