Erica Hartschen  tells us about the history behind the Hoyt Sherman.
What is the history behind the Hoyt Sherman?
A grand manor home built in 1877 by prominent businessman Hoyt Sherman; the structure is now a museum and performing arts center. The original house and gallery display an impressive collection of 19th and 20th century paintings [...]

Des Moines Wedding News talked with Tom Caligiuri, Rental Coordinator for the Historical Building.
How did you get into the wedding business?
Realized we could use our 100,000 square foot building for events and weddings.
Describe what your company does?
Anything from a museum, education center, theatre, café, to event venue.
What do brides like most about your company?
The views [...]

Beth McCutchan with the Iowa Events Center talked to us about the Hy-Vee Hall reception facility.
 
How many people can Hy-Vee Hall accommodate?
In the banquet rooms in the lower level of Hy-Vee Hall we have hosted up to 300 guests for a wedding reception.  In the upper level of Hy-Vee Hall I have hosted a banquet for [...]

Des Moines Wedding News spoke with Brenda Smith a Parks Administrative Assistant for the City of Johnston about the Simpson Barn.
What is the history behind Simpson Barn?
In March 2001, Laverne and Shirley Simpson signed an agreement to donate the Barn to the Johnston Station Historical Society along with the house and windmill that was also [...]