Thirty-six local restaurants are participating in the fourth annual Restaurant Week, Aug. 19-28. The metro area’s top chefs will create special fixed-price menus for the week; you’ll pay only $25 for two lunches or one three-course dinner. For the list of …
Today marks A.T. Still’s 182nd birthday. He is known as the father of osteopathic medicine. Osteopathy is a whole body approach to health that recognizes the integral role in wellbeing played by the musculoskeletal system. We are very proud to …
This is a fun event at the Blank Park Zoo this weekend – a food festival amongst their adorable animals! Feast in the Wild is a family event and is included with zoo admission price or free to zoo members, …
The Blank Park Zoo has a little fun planned just for grownups… Wednesday kicks off their summer series, Zoo Brew, with music and drinks. A 21+ event, there’s a different beverage each week and the grill will cook up complimenting …
(Des Moines, IA) – The American Lung Association in Iowa has presented its 2011 Volunteer Award to Laura Hoffman, an osteopathic medicine student at Des Moines University, in recognition of her commitment to see people live tobacco-free. She is the …
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(Des Moines, IA) – On Friday, May 20, Des Moines University (DMU) will honor 57 Iowans who donated their bodies in the past year to further medical education. The family of each donor, the DMU community and the public are …
Annual DMU memorial service for body donors free, open to public Read More
New this year, Adventure Days at Blank Park Zoo will focus on different themes as they relate to children, families, and animals. Adventure Days will provide activities for families, as well as costume characters and much more. Dates and themes are listed below. …
For the Big Country Bash! It’s not ’til June 26 but if you want to see Trace Adkins and Dierks Bentley, along with quite a few other country stars, you’ll want to get your tickets soon! It’s outdoors with lots …
Tomorrow kicks off the annual Nitefall on the River concert series. They’re held at Simon Estes Amphitheater (Yep, named after Simon Estes, one of our adjunct profs!) which is a perfect spot to kick back, kick off your shoes and …