Des Moines

Christkindle Market of Des Moines

It's back and it's a bit different...like everything else in 2020, right?  Here Suzanne Hull from the Christkindle Market DSM is back to share with you what this 5th year looks like and where the idea came from. The virtual event takes place between November 9th and the 22nd and then the curbside pick up in December. We'll also chat a bit about her business that spawned the Christkindle Market DSM, Contemporary Business Solutions and how she helps her clients in many ways. Meet Suzanne:

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine stops by to chat about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week and then we often get off on something...very different. Hey, it's Friday and here are some of the things on tap:
Tonight you can "Tee Hee" at Tee Hee;
Slaughter Hours is open...if you dare;
Jester Park and Iowa Ghosts;
The Blank Park Zoo is having a celebration;
FLEA MARKET but no Gun Show at the Fairgrounds;
Wolly's havin' a band;
Tom McDonald and Ghost Stories at Vaudeville Mews
Central College and "Doubt"
Food Truck Thursday;
Chad Hitsman and Knives;
Valley Junction stuff.
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 18 September 2020

It was another down day on Wall Street and we'll share why.  Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines here's what we've got for you today:
More job cuts and why;
Hurry download Tik Tok...like now;
The CDC changed testing recommendations...again;
Watch out for that car!  Driverless taxis in California;
Vote by mail in Houston...is OK...sorta;
Coffee sales are being impacted because...
The Wall Street Report;
They used to be "safe" jobs...but.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week.  Have some FUN already.  Listen...here.
Thanks for coming by!

Stuff to DO with Cityview!

Each week Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine joins me to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the greater Des Moines, Iowa Metro. This week we'll talk about a sidewalk sale in the Historic Valley Junction, stuff going on in Cumming, we've got goats and yoga, the Summer Concert at Adventureland, art in Ames and a bunch more.  Don't expect much here to be serious.  Have some fun already...it's been a week.

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

Yes, it's Friday...expect only fun here as Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine and I riff about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. A shout out to Advertureland, the Krantz Family (took me awhile). We also talk about the Iowa State Fair that ain't going on now. The Farmers Markets and more...oh and this really great program being done by the Girl Scouts of America.  Think cookies and drink.  Yeah...we're in.  Here's Jeff: 

The Business News Headlines 31 July 2020

You get the feeling it has been a very long...month?  For the final day of July 2020 here are the business news headlines we've got for you:
COVID19 kills so to does homelessness, starvation and stress;
Today you'll meet another Zombie Retailer;
Wine, it seems, is a big, big deal;
Electric Vehicles and charging stations;
Tesla going on a hiring spree;
The Wall Street Report;
How Americans are coping with losing income.
Those stories and then we change gears and have some fun with Jeff Pitts who is the managing editor of Cityview Magazine. Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro in this fun, hyper-local visit. Expect...nothing too serious.  You deserve it! To hear that conversation click here. 
 
Thanks for listening!
 
 
 
 

Stuff to DO with Cityview Magazine

Each week we climb into our Hyper-Local Machine and get Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine to come by and chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Greater Des Moines Metro". And, he does not disappoint. Now, for full disclosure do not expect much seriousness coming from this conversation. It's all in fun and hell, you need some fun right about now.  From virtual plays to reclaiming your summer concert series to broadswords...yes broadswords click through for some fun: 

Stuff to DO with Cityview

Each Friday we've got Jeff Pitts the managing editor of Cityview Magazine in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" this weekend into next week and he's got a bunch of stuff including Summer Stir this evening Downtown, antiques in Indianola, Zoo Brew is back, get your Flo On this weekend. Farmer's Markets are happening next week the drive-in plays at the Des Moines Playhouse. Hungry for Fair Food? Gotcha covered.  Wanna laugh?  Tee Hee's is on with female fun. Those stories and more plus you'll hear some old radio tales and other stuff that lightens the load on a weekend.  

The Business News Headlines 17 July 2020

Like those of us who report on the news like to say, "It's Friday...only two more working days until Monday!" Thanks for clicking through and here's what we've got on tap today:
The markets "wobbled";
The coming of mass evictions;
Two numbers: 600 and 25,000,000;
Delta to cut pay for pilots;
CISCO fires "some employees" over BLM backlash;
No cruse for...you;
The Wall Street Report
"Try something new" she said...and there are new jobs out there.
Those stories plus...it's Friday so have some fun already! Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine is in to chat it up about a host of things going on in the Des Moines Metro. Some silly stuff about the "Room of Doom" and a new tagline for Zoom. Plus a comic-cosplay event, drive in plays, a gun show, fireworks and much more including Summer Stir. To learn more about that click ahead and enjoy! 
Thanks for listening! 

Stuff to DO with Cityview and Jeff Pitts

You can tell it's Friday when you hear that Jeff Pitts the managing editor for Cityview Magazine is "in the house"...well, actually not but we're Zooming him in with Stuff to DO in the Metro. And, yes, there is plenty going on. Just a click away you'll hear about the "Room of Doom" a new tag line for Zoom, there is a gun show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Des Moines Playhouse continues its "Drive In" plays, fireworks (great...) in Clive, Zoo Brew is happening again, some farmers markets are open and a bunch more. PLUS "Summer Stir" is happening next week and this is a big deal from Cityview and you can learn more and grab your tickets here.  Enjoy...have some fun already...you deserve it.
 
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