Community Corner

Classic storybook engine, Thomas the Tank Engine, is set to roll
into LM&M Railroad www.LebanonRR.com for the Day Out With Thomas 2008:
The Great Discovery Tour,...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Des Moines, Iowa!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Des Moines, IA area? This is where...

Going out to eat in Des Moines and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Des Moines area and around the...

Iowa KidsNet, the statewide organization that recruits, trains, licenses and supports Iowa’s foster and adoptive families, will hold an orientation in Des...

Hey, Des Moines! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Schedule of Events
Live On The Toyota Scion Of Des Moines Music Stage
Friday, July 18
4:30-6:30pm - Beatlemania Live!
7:15-8:45pm - Shooting Star
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More than 50 million Americans have some level of disability according to U.S.census data released by the federal government in august of 2006.
Many people purchase...

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Iowa home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

Project Gutenberg has over 25 000 free electronic books which can be downloaded from their site. Copyright for most of these books has expired in the USA ( they may still be...

Since this site is all about Des Moines, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Release March 20, 2008          Norwalk, IA
United First Financial Money Merge Account Software helps pay off mortgage 1/3 to 1/2...

Welcome to Des Moines's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...

Whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned RVer, the Iowa RV And Travel
Show is the best place to get you ready for the camping season. Shop and compare
a grand...

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Des Moines area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Iowa or the latest ...

Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...

Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Des Moines,...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Iowa’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that last...

A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...

Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...

The Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre is a one-stop opportunity to explore the history and environments of the Mississippi River Valley and faraway places too!
For centuries,...

The Sanford Museum and Planetarium has exhibits and activities on a variety of subjects including: Archaeology, Art, Astronomy, Geology, History, Natural History, Paleontology....

The Des Moines Botanical Center is one of the most popular cultural attractions in Iowa, providing educational, recreational, and community resources to thousands. Its goal is to...

In 1994 planning was begun to create a new facility to house the Family Museum in Bettendorf, Iowa. In the Spring of 1997, that vision became a reality as the doors of the new...

­­­­­­Happy birthday, America! The 4th of July is one of the most-anticipated holidays of the summer, with food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
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For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. ...

Earth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and
marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford...