Could My Child Be Suffering From Depression?
Depression in children is becoming more prevalent, so it's important to know what to look for if you suspect your child is depressed. Accor…
Yard and Garden: pruning oak trees
AMES — Oak trees, generally pruned for safety reasons and the health of the tree, should be pruned during winter months. Learn why and how f…
How Can Older Adults Get Better Sleep?
Sleep is important for everyone's overall health, but is especially important for older adults. As a person ages, sleep problems become mor…
Yard and Garden: Forcing paperwhite narcissus
AMES — Narcissus is a popular flowering bulb typically grown indoors over the winter months. Paperwhite narcissus is a type of narcissus flo…
‘Elf — The Musical’ now playing at Des Moines Community Playhouse
The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the family holiday classic, “Elf — The Musical,” through Dec. 23. Tickets may be purchased onlin…
Yard and Garden: Sprouting avocados, rooting pineapples
AMES — Wondering how to sprout an avocado seed or root the top of a pineapple? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists …
E. coli illness associated with romaine lettuce
A strain of E. coli that has infected 32 people in 11 states and 18 people in Canada has been linked to Romaine lettuce.
‘Aladdin’ bringing magic to Des Moines Civic Center beginning Wednesday
A whole new world of wonder, magic and music will all be flying onto the stage in the latest installment of the Willis Broadway Series at th…
Yard and Garden: Keeping fall garden produce
AMES — Vegetable gardens may close down for the winter in Iowa, but gardeners can still enjoy the vegetables they have grown. Many vegetable…
Holiday Gift Ideas for Grandma and Grandpa
Celebrating the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa is a gift in itself. Many people aren't able to celebrate with their grandparents because…
Rock and roll band, Chicago comes to the Des Moines Civic Center in May
DES MOINES — Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to presentmulti-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band, Chicago, at 7:30 p.m. May 22 at the …
