Major renovations begin at downtown Marriott

Construction started this past week on a $13.5 million renovation of the Des Moines Marriott Downtown, a project hotel managers say will provide the city with a “gem” for downtown visitors.

“We want to be …

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Future of Events Center hotel still cloudy

As the owners of the Des Moines Marriott Downtown invest millions to renovate the property, the question remains of how long it will remain the headquarters hotel for the Iowa Events Center.

According to Polk …

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Blue-ribbon traditions

The anticipation is so thick, you can cut it with a knife. Judges, pacing back and forth, examine each dish while its architect stands by helpless to do anything to help. And it’s no easy …

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Power Breakfast #3

Power Breakfast #3

Topic: Media Ethics & Public Relations Management

When: Wednesday September 13, 2006

7am – Continental Breakfast

7:30-9am – Program

Where: Des Moines Club   666 Grand Ave 33rd Floor

Cost: $20/person (includes breakfast)…

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