Modern Folk in a Classical Music Environment
Last May when violinist Karla Dietmeyer and cellist Olivia Hahn graduated from Luther College’s music program, they had already formed the modern folk...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDes Moines Ties to Tony Awards
This week in New York City, nominations for the 68th Annual Tony Awards were announced. In a few days around 870 voters across the country will receive...» E-Mail This
View ArticleSculptor Visits His Work's New Home for the First Tine
Late last year Olafur Eliasson finished the sculpture “panoramic awareness pavilion” in his Berlin studio and in December members of his crew installed...» E-Mail This
View ArticleDavid Byrne Speaks During Grand Opening of Des Moines Social Club
Musician David Byrne was a mainstay on MTV in the early 1980s as the lead singer for Talking Heads. The group disbanded in the 90s, but Byrne’s still...» E-Mail This
View ArticleSister Activism: An Opera and Reflections from a Nun on a Bus
When Sister Simone Campbell first heard about Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget deal, she was less than impressed. “America was not founded on...» E-Mail This
View ArticleTraining to be a 4-H Judge
The school year is well underway and hundreds of 4-H kids are working on projects to take to county fairs later this summer. » E-Mail This
View ArticleBranstad: Infrastructure a "Major Focus"
Clay Masters: It's Morning Edition on Iowa Public Radio. I'm Clay Masters. Governor Terry Branstad delivers his condition of the state speech this...» E-Mail This
View ArticleIntegrating Arts to Improve Academics
At Findley Elementary School in Des Moines, art teacher Lisa Hesse begins her morning class by standing with her students in a circle as relaxing music...
View ArticleSenator Sanders Considering Presidential Run
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is speaking in Iowa this week to gauge support for a presidential run in 2016.
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