My People App-rentice: Des Moines
Tana Goertz, an author and motivational speaker seen by millions worldwide in season 3 of “The Apprentice,” is challenging 50 Iowans to bring their “A game” to a competition with a generous prize...
View ArticleComedian Ben Gran takes the Proust Questionnaire
Ben Gran is a writer, comedian and longtime contributor to Des Moines is Not Boring who is doing a comedy show on Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Des Moines Civic Center Stoner Theater. To learn more about...
View ArticleCocktail Wars brings creative booze concoctions to Des Moines
Do you enjoy drinking on a Tuesday night? Of course you do! If you want to sample some delicious new alcoholic beverage concoctions prepared by some of Des Moines’ most beloved bartenders, don’t miss...
View ArticleComedian Ben Gran brings “sophisticated parenting humor” to Civic Center...
Ben Gran is a Des Moines writer and comedian who got his start in comedy by wasting time on Facebook. But all of those hours writing jokes have led to some surprising opportunities: last year, Ben Gran...
View ArticleBig Creek Lake and other waterways key to summer fun
With 397, 088 fishing licenses, tags, and permits, as well as 223,228 registered boats in Iowa alone, it’s no wonder that Big Creek Lake and Saylorville Lake are popular summer destinations. Nearly...
View Article‘AMA Iowa Experience’ Event Offers All-Iowa Speakers Line Up
On Friday, Feb. 6, the Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Iowa) will host its second day-long AMA Iowa Experience event. The award-winning chapter, which has a strong focus on...
View ArticleThe Des Moines Comedy Scene
There is no better way to beat winter cabin fever than to go see a comedy show, and the Des Moines comedy scene has a lot to offer. The comedy industry in the U.S. is experiencing a healthy boom and...
View ArticleIowa Creativity Summit: Free Beer at Work?
Unlimited vacation, free beer & kids at work. Is this the future workplace? CEOs and leaders of all organizations covet the creative culture of companies like Google or Zappos — it feels out of...
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