AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMuseum Heritage: Fort Des Moines Museum has a new director, retired Army colonel David Skilton, who is renewing focus on the site’s history, including the first Black Army officers and women who served during World War II. Holiday Music: Wartburg’s 80th annual Christmas with Wartburg runs Dec. 4–6 in Waverly and West Des Moines, with student performers and a program spanning traditional carols and new works. Jazz & Community: Burlington’s Jazz in Burlington festival is moving to fall, making room for student participation, master classes and performances across downtown venues. New Attractions: Cedar Crossing Casino’s public opening is set for Nov. 23; its STEM-focused Compass Center will open Nov. 25 with an interactive astronaut exhibit. Iowa History: Historian Kevin Mason will discuss his new book on the state’s environmental past and the Dragoon Trail at Davenport’s German-American Heritage Center.
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