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No Garbage or Recycling Collection on Thanksgiving Day

No Garbage or Recycling Collection on Thanksgiving Day

The Metro Waste Authority announced that recycling; yard waste and garbage pickup will be delayed for Thursday, November 24 and instead, will be conducted on November 25. Regular Friday collection will be delayed to Saturday. This is in conjunction with the Thanksgiving holiday.

Polk County Bank Closes after 108 Years in Service

Polk County Bank Closes after 108 Years in Service

Polk County Bank was established in 1903 operating from its main location in Johnston. Since then, the bank has expanded its realm to offices in Polk City and Urbandale.

Greater Des Moines Partnership 123rd Annual Dinner

Greater Des Moines Partnership 123rd Annual Dinner

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is hosting its 123rd Annual Dinner to celebrate the business community’s success in the past year.

Entrepreneurs’ Organization Hosts Events in Des Moines

Entrepreneurs’ Organization Hosts Events in Des Moines

Entrepreneurs’ Organization chapters worldwide will be hosting events to drive business take-home value around growth and innovation.

State Historical Museum Appoints New Director

State Historical Museum Appoints New Director

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced that Susan Kloewer has been appointed as the new director of the State Historical Museum.

M. Shawn Crahan: On Living Your Dreams, Slipknot and Life

M. Shawn Crahan: On Living Your Dreams, Slipknot and Life

The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition’s Music University and Drake University’s Entrepreneurship Program are hosting M. Shawn Crahan: On Living Your Dreams, Slipknot and Life, where Shawn will discuss how he turned imagination into reality, his success in the music industry and to encourage people to make the most of life.

Prairie Meadows Announces Changes for 2012 Thoroughbred Meet

Prairie Meadows Announces Changes for 2012 Thoroughbred Meet

The 2012 Thoroughbred meet at Prairie Meadows will now run from April 20 to August 11 with a Thursday to Sunday racing week, after receiving approval from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.