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Home and Garden Show

Check out the Home and Garden Show, February 9-12!

Furry Friday – Speak Up for Animals

To start the year I posted about how important it is to protect animals.  Now the Animal Rescue League of…

Furry Friday – “Year of the Cat”

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa has deemed 2017 – “The Year of the Cat.”  As you know, while I love…

Furry Friday – Tux

For the last adorable adoptable from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa for 2016 (and first of 2017, since it…

Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith bring Christmas cheer, laughs to Des Moines

Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith are the Christmas dynamic duo at Wells Fargo Arena

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…

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