Reagan remembered Birdland Pool in visit to Des Moines in 1984
DES MOINES, Iowa — Advocates of a possibly-endangered Des Moines landmark are urging city leaders to consider two things ...
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Des Moines residents petition to save Birdland Pool from closure
Des Moines residents are starting a petition to save Birdland Pool from closure due to budget shortfalls and maintenance issues. The city is trying to deal with a $17 million budget shortfall.
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Des Moines proposes closing Birdland Pool on city's north side amid budget shortfall
Birdland Pool, a favorite summer hangout spot on Des Moines' north side, could be shuttered in the wake of the city's looming budget deficit. Parks and Recreation Director Ben Page and Des Moines ...
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Kurt Elling’s Latest Run at Birdland Features the Singer at His Most Accessible
“I am the guy who sings pretty good most of the time,” Kurt Elling announced, rather modestly, halfway through his latest show at Birdland, in which he is collaborating with drummer Ulysses Owens Jr.