Drake University’s production of "The Pirates of Penzance"
Author: Carl Olsen (Carl Olsen)
High School Students to See Sneak Preview of Classic Comedy
Students from East and Roosevelt high schools will get a sneak preview of Drake University Theatre's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest."
Raysociety Class to Explore Role of Iowans in WWII
World War II veterans are invited to attend the RaySociety's class on World War II this spring, free of charge, at Drake University.
Bulldog Goes Bronze: New Statue to Highlight Stadium Plaza
Drake University will unveil a larger-than-life bronze sculpture by renowned artist Richard Bergen, of Salina, Kan.
From Forest to University, Display Opens Book on Drake History
A historical display at the Polk County Heritage Gallery, 111 Court Ave. in downtown Des Moines, will tell the tales of the dreamers, thinkers, stargazers and war heroes who built Drake.
Drake Symphony to Present Young Artists Concert April 25
The Drake Symphony Orchestra, John Canarina conducting, will present its annual Young Artists Concert.
Holocaust Survivor, Author to Speak at Drake April 19
Ruth David, Holocaust survivor and author of “Child of Our Time: A Young Girl’s Flight from the Holocaust," will discuss her book.
Nation’s Strictest Zoning Board Make-up Law Doesn’t Prevent Conflict-of-interest Problems, Study Finds
The potential for pro-development bias on zoning boards remains a problem, even in states such as Oregon that have enacted laws to solve the problem.
Drake Commits to Father, Son Duo to Lead Men’s Basketball
Tom Davis will continue to lead the Drake University men's basketball program until he decides to retire, at which point his son, Keno Davis, will take the reins of the program.
Award-winning Drake Jazz Ensemble to Give Free Concert
Drake University Jazz Ensemble I, which recently took first place in the big band competition at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Jazz Festival, will perform a free concert.