Northwest Iowa native hired to run Iowa’s largest theater retires

The northwest Iowa native who was hired nearly 31 years ago to lead Iowa’s largest theater has retired. Until this week, Jeff Chelesvig held the title of president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts — which includes the Des Moines Civic Center and the Temple Theater a few blocks away. Chelesvig also expanded the […]

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Donald Schmitt, 92, Storm Lake

Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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