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Our Dallas-Perry-Adel-Waukee Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we’ve made it even easier!. The Macaroni KID Dallas-Perry-Adel-Waukee events calendar has a fresh new look, with helpful features designed to make finding local events, planning your weekends, and keeping track of family fun simpler than ever.
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Milo, a special-needs dog, thrives at Iowa animal shelter
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- Milo, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix with a rare condition, is thriving at Animal Lifeline of Iowa, a special-needs, no-kill animal shelter. Stacie Leinen, executive director of Animal Lifeline of Iowa, said, "He loves people. He literally smiles and lights up with kids." Milo has been...
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This 69-year-old woman started powerlifting in retirement
Most women don't start powerlifting in their 60s, but at 69, Elizabeth Hendrix feels stronger than ever. Why it matters: Hendrix went from avoiding athletics her entire life to competing in powerlifting, discovering a new sense of purpose along the way. Last winter, she competed in her first powerlifting competition and set a personal record with a 185-pound deadlift. She says she's no longer dealing with fatty liver disease and has seen improvements in her bone health. "One of my friends thought I was getting early-onset dementia because it was such a change from who I was," she says. How it started: Hendrix was born prematurely in Nebraska, weighing just 2 pounds, 1 ounce, and says she struggled with illnesses and avoided athletics growing up. That aversion followed her through her adult life until she tore her meniscus at 65 and went to Kaizen Physical Therapy to help strengthen her muscles. Her physical therapist suggested she try a deadlift. "I thought he was crazy, but we did a deadlift, and it turned out I really liked it. I felt physically stronger," she says. Her physical therapist and doctor at Oak Street Health encouraged her to continue her training at DSM
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Actor Nick Offerman talks land stewardship at World Food Prize event
(Des Moines) -- Actor and author Nick Offerman was in central Iowa this week, encouraging farmers and consumers alike to support regenerative agriculture as demand for food continues to grow. Offerman is among the speakers at the three-day Borlaug International Dialogue, which is bringing together more than 1,200 leaders from...
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‘Lazer 103.3’ Names Ryan Gibbons Morning Host, Shuffles Dayparts.
Ryan Gibbons will join Saga Communications’ rock “Lazer 103.3” KAZR-FM Des Moines as morning host Monday, Oct. 26, as the station also adjusts its weekday lineup. Gibbons joins the Des Moines Media Group station from iHeartMedia classic rock KZOK-FM Seattle (102.5), where he most recently served as an on-air personality and morning show Executive Producer. His previous experience includes hosting and executive producing “Riggs & Alley Mornings” at Audacy CHR “Kiss 103.7” WXSS Milwaukee and several years on “The Danny Bonaduce & Sarah Morning Show” at KZOK.
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Get inspired with day-in-the-life videos by nolanfritz
Looking for a day-in-the-life influencer based right here on campus?. Nolan Fritz shares his experience as a first-year student in the architecture program at Iowa State on his TikTok account, nolanfritz. “I make mostly day-in-the-life content,” Fritz said. “I just do it when I feel like it, but enough that...
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Lake Street Dive Announce 2027 Tour
Lake Street Dive announced the first leg of their 2027 North American tour in support of the upcoming album What About Flamingos?. The 15-city run begins Feb. 26 in Waukee, Iowa, with dates in Nashville at The Truth on March 5 and Brooklyn Paramount on March 12. Special guest Snacktime will open every night except Greenville, South Carolina.