Annual Downtown Earth Day Tour

Posted on April 11, 2019

Public Invited to Annual Downtown Earth Day Tour Saturday, April 20th

Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 20, at the seventh annual Downtown Earth Day Tour, a collaboration between the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, the Science Center of Iowa (SCI), The Riverwalk HUB and Iowa Rivers Revival.

Each organization will feature a variety of activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to start at any of the locations and then use the trail system and adjacent sidewalks to walk or bike to the other locations. Free secure parking is available in front of the Botanical Garden and the Science Center of Iowa thanks to Bike Valet by Dori. Pedicab rides between the Botanical Garden and SCI also will be available thanks to Des Bike.

The Botanical Garden will offer free admission all day through support from Principal. Admission to SCI will be $5 per person.

Downtown Earth Day Tour guests also can participate in a photo challenge by sharing a photo of their day on social media using the hashtag #earthdaytour. Official rules are available at //dmbotanicalgarden.com/earthday19.

Activities and vendors include:

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | 909 Robert D. Ray Drive 

  • Interact with local organizations including Blank Park Zoo, plantsync, Central Iowa Sierra Club, Keep Iowa Beautiful, DGMVA: Iowa’s Walking Club, Corteva, Des Moines Herb Study Group and Living History Farms
  • Mix up a smoothie by a bike-powered blender with Element by Westin Hotel West Des Moines
  • See the Iowa Bonsai Association’s Spring Show
  • Visit a desert garden display exploring dry gardening, cacti and their uses
  • Participate in a collective art project with a nature loom
  • See “good” bug/”bad” bug demonstrations from Botanical Garden horticultural staff
  • Explore indoor and outdoor gardens (weather-permitting), including activities with the Des Moines Children’s Museum
  • Participate in a sustainability scavenger hunt and a take-home activity

Science Center of Iowa  |  401 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy

  • Experience a tornado chamber, anemometers (winds), thermometers, cloud charts and more with the National Weather Service
  • Learn about composting with Green Iowa
  • Explore the importance of pollinators and take home a milkweed plant for Monarch conservation with Des Moines Parks and Recreation
  • View the National Weather Service’s flood model and build dams, cause rain, place trees and buildings in various areas, and watch how water runs off into rivers and floods
  • Make buttons and coloring sheets with The Nature Conservancy
  • Learn about “Plant.Grow.Fly.,” an initiative to protect native pollinators
  • Check out the new Prius from Toyota of Des Moines
  • Explore Iowa’s native plants and animals in SCI’s What On Earth? exhibit

Iowa Rivers Revival @ The Riverwalk HUB  |  215 Water Street

  • Enjoy spectacular views of the Des Moines River
  • Learn about river conservation and dam safety
  • Interact with local conservation organizations, including the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Grab lunch or a snack at the Riverwalk HUB cafe

 

About the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a vibrant, 14-acre public garden in the heart of downtown Des Moines. Guided by a mission of exploring, explaining and celebrating the world of plants, the Botanical Garden cultivates a signature guest experience through progressive garden design and innovative programming. The Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) privately governed, not-for-profit institution.

 

About the Science Center of Iowa

The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires visitors by bringing learning to life. Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, SCI features hands-on exhibits, special-format theaters and unique programming to encourage learning and fun for all ages. Through daily visitors, a statewide educational outreach program and the NAEYC-accredited SCI Preschool, the Science Center of Iowa serves more than 300,000 people annually.

 

About The Riverwalk HUB

The Riverwalk HUB is a unique, award winning display of architecture that sits along the west bank of the Des Moines River in vibrant downtown Des Moines. The Riverwalk HUB offers food and refreshments including wine and Iowa craft beers in one of the more interesting spaces in town. Where Court Avenue meets the River!

 

About Iowa Rivers Revival

Iowa Rivers Revival (IRR) is a non-profit statewide leader in river education and advocacy and is committed to protecting some of our most precious natural resources – our rivers and streams. IRR works to engage individuals, organizations, communities, and government leaders in river awareness, responsibility, and enjoyment to improve and enhance the condition of Iowa waterways – ensuring a quality, safe and lasting resource for future generations.

press release courtesy of Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Science Center of Iowa.

Bret Hart Attack

Posted on April 8, 2019

Here’s the video and news report about Bret Hart being attacked at the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony.

Auburn gymnast Injury

Posted on April 8, 2019

Just so you know, this is graphic. If you have a weak stomach, you may want to turn away. You’ve been warned.

 

Ozzy Osbourne Postpones all 2019 Concerts

Posted on April 4, 2019

OZZY OSBOURNE
POSTPONES ALL
2019 PERFORMANCES
OZZY OSBOURNE will postpone all his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter and 2019 Grammy® Special Merit Award recipient fell at his Los Angeles home aggravating years-old injuries (from his 2003 ATV accident) that required surgery last month. OSBOURNE will remain under doctor’s care in Los Angeles as he recovers.

Says OZZY: “I can’t believe I have to reschedule more tour dates. Words cannot express how frustrated, angry and depressed I am not to be able to tour right now. I’m grateful for the love and support I’m getting from my family, my band, friends and fans, it’s really what’s keeping me going. Just know that I am getting better every day…I will fully recover…I will finish my tour…I will be back!”

The shows will be rescheduled beginning in February 2020 and concert-goers are being asked to hold onto their original tickets, as they will be honored for the rescheduled dates. Because some of the 2019 dates were festival appearances, not all will be rescheduled. Below are the new North American dates; the Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl show will be rescheduled in July 2020, exact date TBA. The 2020 UK and European dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

OZZY’s 2020 dates are below:

DATE CITY VENUE
Wed 5/27 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
Fri 5/29 Sunrise, FL BB&T Center
Sun 5/31 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
Tue 6/2 Charlotte, NC PNC Pavilion
Thu 6/4 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
Sat 6/6 Hershey, PA Hershey Park Stadium
Thu 6/11 Pittsburgh, PA KeyBank Pavilion
Sat 6/13 Bangor, ME Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
Tue 6/16 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Thu 6/18 Hamilton, ON First Ontario Centre
Sat 6/20 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
Mon 6/22 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
Wed 6/24 St Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Fri 6/26 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center
Sun 6/28 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena
Mon 7/1 Milwaukee, WI Amer. Family Ins. Amp–Summerfest
Fri 7/3 St Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Tue 7/7 Edmonton, AB Rogers Place
Thu 7/9 Vancouver, BC Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Sat 7/11 Tacoma, WA Tacoma Dome
Wed 7/15 Portland, OR Moda Center
Fri 7/17 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center
Thu 7/23 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion
Sat 7/25 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Wed 7/29 San Diego, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri 7/31 Las Vegas, CA MGM Grand Garden Arena
TBA July Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl

Cumulus Cares

Posted on March 18, 2019


Cumulus Media takes pride in partnering with our local community by helping
create awareness, raise money and give back to our local Des Moines community,
on air, online and on the streets, through Cumulus Cares.
We are proud to partner with the following causes and charities:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Animal Rescue League of Iowa,
Special Olympics Iowa, American Heart Association,
Polk County Conservation, the American Red Cross,
Alzheimer’s Association, Multiple Sclerosis Association, and many more.
Below is a list of local events and organizations you can help too!

 

COVID Recovery Iowa is here to help you! 

Every Iowan is eligible for FREE, confidential counseling, group activities, support groups and resources. Visit www.COVIDrecoveryiowa.org  and complete a contact form and a counselor will get back to you. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at COVID Recovery or call the Iowa Warm Line, 844-775-9276; to connect with a peer counselor or request to get in touch with a COVID Recovery Iowa counselor.

Counseling will take place via virtual sessions, chat or phone call.  People of all ages may join groups online to find support and learn new strategies to cope with the effects of the pandemic in a variety of creative ways.

 

Our Cumulus Cares Community Update brought to you by Affinity Credit Union. This month, Cumulus Cares will spotlight YESS – the Youth Emergency Services & Shelter organization. YESS connects more than 2,000 children per year with healing and hope and is Iowa’s largest & most comprehensive emergency shelter for kids. To learn more about Y.E.S.S. and/or to donate, click here.

Cumulus Cares sponsored by:

 

          

   

If you have a community event or request, submit it to [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bret Michaels Releases New Single Ahead of His Tour Stop in Des Moines [VIDEO]

Posted on March 18, 2019

Shout out to our friend Bret Michaels on releasing a new single ahead of his tour stop at Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel in Altoona this Friday (3/22) night 8:00 PM. The mid-tempo song (Unbroken) was co-written by his beautiful daughter Jorja Michaels. Download Unbroken on iTunes HERE.

Click HERE for tickets and information to see Bret Michaels on Friday night.

Sweet Deal – The Pizza Palooza Experience

Posted on March 6, 2019

Hey Pizza Lovers! We’ve teamed up with SEVEN local pizzerias to give you one deliciouso deal – introducing The Des Moines Metro Pizza Palooza Experience! The Des Moines Metro Pizza Experience gets you one large one-topping pizza at seven different metro restaurants. On sale on Friday, March 15th at 9:00 am.

7 Pizzerias – All valid for a large one topping pizza

·         Truman’s KC Pizza Tavern
·         Bianchi’s Hilltop Restaurant
·         Chuck’s Restaurant
·         Rostai’s Pizza
·         Winn’s Pizza
·         Abbie’s Pizza
·         Paesano’s Pizza
·        Indulge yourself with the Metro finest locally owned pizza experience.
·        7 pizzas at 7 great family owned pizzerias.
·        $40 cost for a value of $105.
·        Valid for 1-large 1-topping pizza at each participating restaurant.

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