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Aug. 27: First Gentleman BBQ

Host: Terrace Hill Partnership
About: Join Iowa’s first gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, for a summer barbecue at Terrace Hill. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Terrace Hill Partnership, a nonprofit organization that supports conservation and restoration …

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Railcar refurbishing plant will bring 263 jobs to Clarksville

Radio Iowa: A Dallas-based company specializing in railcar renovation and manufacturing plans to build a new plant near the Butler County town of Clarksville in northeast Iowa. The plant will start with 263 jobs, and the …

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Tasty Tacos claims trademark infringement in lawsuit

Des Moines Register: Tasty Tacos, a locally owned company known for its fried-flour tacos, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an Ohio-based company for its “Wicked Tasty Taco” seasoning, saying it conflicts with its name. Tasty …

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In celebration of Des Moines’ (former) flag

Confluence Brewing Co. and Flag of Des Moines have paired up for a Flag Day celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the brewery located at 1235 Thomas Beck Road. Confluence will release a …

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Drake taps first woman to lead board of directors

Drake University announced that Peggy Fisher, a 1970 alumna, has been named chair of the university’s board of trustees. Fisher, CEO of the Stelter Co. in Des Moines, will be the first woman to lead Drake’s …

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Xayavong named fire chief in Pleasant Hill

Jamie Xayavong, a 13-year veteran of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department, has been named that city’s fire chief.

The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the appointment. Xayavong, who begins her new post on July 1, …

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LGBTQ ‘Legacy Leader’ honorees named

Seven community leaders and role models from across the state have been selected to receive dsm Magazine’s first awards recognizing the important contributions of LGBTQ Iowans. 

dsm Magazine is working with the advocacy group One …

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Airport passenger traffic jumps 9.9 percent

Passenger traffic at Des Moines International Airport rose by 9.9% in May, hitting the second-highest level on record at 259,601. 

American Airlines accounted for 32% of the market, with Delta Air Lines at 25% and …

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Des Moines Social Club discloses financial troubles

The Des Moines Social Club board today confirmed that the 10-year-old arts and entertainment center is losing money and is looking to adjust its offerings. 

A statement offered by board Chairman Mac Stanfield, who did …

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Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame reopens in brand-new space

Sioux City Journal: The hundreds of inductees in the Iowa Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame are now showcased in a beautiful new space honoring their contributions to music. The revamped and expanded hall recently reopened …