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DMPA announces dynamic season of Made in the Midwest

DES MOINES — Des Moines Performing Arts is turning up the volume on local talent with the return of its Made in the Midwest series – a celebration of regional artists that continues to spotlight the creativity, diversity and energy of Midwest musicians. For its upcoming season, the series moves into the reimagined Stoner Theater, an intimate, revitalized space designed to bring audiences closer than ever to the music and the artists behind it. The result is unforgettable performances where connection, creativity and community take center stage. The fall 2026 lineup showcases five ...

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July 25 Yoga in the Park, West End Park, 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Farmers Market, Cartwright Downtown Farmers Market, 108 N. Second Ave., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2026 Ridiculous Day, Marshalltown Central Business District, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gutter Point Summer Music: Junior y Su Norteno, Wayward Social, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on July 23, 2026. Corn: $4.19 - 4.34 Soybeans: $11.93 - 12.10 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 78 Yesterday's Low 56 Last High 91 Last Low 78 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 27.79 inches Last year-to-date 26.90 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.17 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 5:58 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:38 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 10.97 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)

National Democratic PAC announces $17M fall ad buy targeting Ashley Hinson

The Senate Majority PAC is investing an additional $17 million in Iowa, with plans to roll out a fall ad campaign criticizing U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson’s voting record in Congress as she runs for U.S. Senate. The Thursday announcement from the Senate Majority PAC, a super PAC supporting ...

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July 24 - 26 Rhodes Pride Days July 24 - 26 Zearing Days Celebration July 24 Cards, Senior Citizens Center, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cards/Games, Senior Citizens Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cool Cars and Hot Dogs, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Grace Church VBS, 110 N. Second St., 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Kindergarten - 4th Grade) Adult Heels, Remix Dance Studio, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Movie Night, "Kicking and Screaming" - A Sports Comedy, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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LOCAL GRAINS The prices paid for cash grain in central Iowa at the close of trade on July 22, 2026. Corn: $4.17 - 4.32 Soybeans: $11.83 - 12.06 Weather Reporting Guidelines Temperatures Yesterday's High 74 Yesterday's Low 59 Last High 88 Last Low 75 Precipitation Through 7 a.m. 0.00 inches Year-to-date 27.79 inches Last year-to-date 26.25 inches Barometer Today at 4:00 p.m. 30.13 Daylight Sunrise Tomorrow 5:57 a.m. Sunset Tomorrow 8:39 p.m. River Level Yesterday at 4 p.m. 11.08 ft. (flood stage is 18 feet for low-lying areas of Marshall County.)