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HEALTHY CHOICES: Art Used to Encourage Patients

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 6:59pm
HEALTHY CHOICES: Art Used to Encourage Patients

Art is being used to encourage people visiting the Polk County Health Department to choose healthier lifestyles.

The first of six paintings to be completed over the next two years will be unveiled May 17th from 5-8 p.m.

“Bike Club” is a 6' x 11', oil on canvas painting by local artist, Dick Shook, of a group of cyclists making their way along a rural bike path. 

Shook said that the project was conceived following a visit with his wife to the clinic for a flu shot. He told his wife, “this place needs artwork.” Then he began to work through what kind of art that would be. “We spend an enormous amount of time waiting and it seemed to me we could improve on that time by using art to do more than merely decorate the walls.”

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JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS: Valley Vocalese Wins 4A

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 11:07pm
JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS: Valley Vocalese Wins 4A

The 2013 Iowa Jazz Championships were held last  week and several metro schools took home top awards.

The Valley High School vocal jazz group Vocalese won first place in class 4A with their performance that included “Morning Coffee.”

Members of Vocalese are Shelby Reddig, Casey Johnson, Emma Stier, Claudia Malchow, Jessica Martens, Stephanie Hansen, Becca Finkelshteyn, Emma Lind, Tommy Lau, Zach Lepperd, Connor Wang, Noah Reddig, Sam Cacciatore, Austin Weiser, Andy Han, and Michael Key.

“We are honored to be selected and I am extremely proud of the students whom participated,” said director Greg Simmons.

Waukee came second, Southeast Polk 4th, and Johnston 7th.

Pella came second in Class 3A behind Harlan.

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BRAVO GRANTS: Arts Applications Encouraged

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Friday, April 5th, 2013, 11:13pm
BRAVO GRANTS: Arts Applications Encouraged

Bravo Greater Des Moines has opened applications for this year’s grants.

Until Monday, April 22nd, qualified arts and cultural organizations in central Iowa are encouraged to apply for funding. Since 2005, the nonprofit has awarded $18 million in funding, including more than $2.2 million awarded to 51 organizations last year.

The grants are partially funded by a percentage of the hotel/motel tax revenue received from the following 16 local governments: Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Grimes, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights.

For more information and to apply, go to bravogreaterdesmoines.org.

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READING TOUR: IPTV To Visit 67 Cities

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Thursday, April 4th, 2013, 6:22am
READING TOUR: IPTV To Visit 67 Cities

Iowa Public Television has announced its 7th annual reading road trip tour that is set to reach 67 Iowa communities this summer.

Host of IPTV KIDS Clubhouse, Dan Wardell will lead the tour that takes in numerous libraries. You can keep up to speed with the tour on Wardell’s online journal.

Select central Iowa destinations from the Reading Road Trip schedule:

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ARCHITECTURAL MILESTONE: 90 Years In The Making

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Sunday, March 24th, 2013, 5:05am
ARCHITECTURAL MILESTONE: 90 Years In The Making

90 years on, one local architectural firm has adapted to technological changes to remain at the forefront.

frk architects + engineers celebrates 90 years of service this year – making it one of the oldest architectural firms in the state.  

“Having such a rich history doesn’t happen by coincidence,” says managing partner Dave Briden. “We have always had a reputation of working very hard to serve our clients well and to build long lasting relationships with them.  That’s the key to our success.”

In 1923 it was all drawing boards and reams of paper, now it’s sophisticated computer software that helps them design public and commercial buildings including the B’nai Jeshurun Temple in Des Moines, Kum and Go’s throughout the Midwest, The Adventureland Inn in Altoona, and the Cass County Courthouse in Atlantic. 

The West Des Moines based company is currently working on several new school buildings including Johnston’s new high school.

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LEGENDARY PIANOS: Music History On Display

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 7:05am
LEGENDARY PIANOS: Music History On Display

From March 25th through March 30th, people are encouraged to visit the Iowa Public Television Studios in Johnston to witness musical history firsthand.

Three select pianos that have been played by some of the world's greatest piano artists, including Billy Joel, Diana Krall and Harry Connick, Jr. will be on display. It’s part of the Steinway Living Legends Tour hosted by Steinway of Des Moines by West Music.  

Due to the limited time these pianos will be present at this location, the organizers are encouraging people to call ahead to set up a private appointment by contacting Ann Seebach at Steinway of Des Moines by West Music by calling 515-829-2405.

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ONE IOWA: Gala Celebrates Historic Ruling

Submitted by Sam Hoyle, Multimedia Producer
Wednesday, March 13th, 2013, 4:23pm
ONE IOWA: Gala Celebrates Historic Ruling

It has been 4 years since the Iowa State Supreme Court ruled unanimously in favor of marriage equality for gay and lesbian couples joining a handful of states in the country to do so.

One Iowa was a driving force behind the change in legislation and has since celebrated the historic decision with an anniversary gala, now in its fourth year.

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