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Jordan Creek Tree Lighting

Join us around the lake at Jordan Creek Town Center for a magical evening dedicated to kicking off the Holiday season!

Furry Friday – Paws for Patriots

Today we honor the women, men, and animals who have kept, and do keep, our great country of the United…

Furry Friday – Manage Election Stress

Congratulations!  You have nearly survived what has seemed like the longest political season in history.  (We’re in Iowa, so I…

Today is Halloween. Why was Yesterday “Beggar’s Night?”

New to Central Iowa?  Confused as to why Des Moines and a number of other cities have “Beggar’s Night?”  You’re…

Furry Friday – Paw It Forward

You might have noticed a trend – the Animal Rescue League of Iowa is overwhelmed with pets, so they have…

Furry Friday – Fluffy Not Scary

What?  Another deal for Furry Friday?  Yes!  That’s because the Animal Rescue League of Iowa continues to be overwhelmed with…

FINALLY Here: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Teaser Trailer

This is what I posted on Facebook just after the amazing director of the film, James Gunn, posted the teaser…

The Force is Strong with This One – New “Rogue One” Trailer

Have you seen the latest (likely final) trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story?”  (In theaters December 16th.) As…

Night Eyes (Link)

Check out this merry, not scary event at The Blank Park Zoo

Furry Friday – “Fall”ing in Love

Once again, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa is overwhelmed with adorable adoptables – currently about 1,500 in their care!…

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It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.

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