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Special art-filled issue of The Annals of Iowa coming for state’s 175th birthday

Almost 175 years ago, Iowa became the 29th state to join the Union. To mark the anniversary, coming up on Dec. 28, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has teamed up with the Iowa Arts …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Gen Z and millennials are leading a ‘Great Reshuffle’

This point in the period of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is increasingly being referred to as the “Great Resignation,” to characterize the labor shortages facing many industries. But LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky frames this …

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DMARC, Amerigroup Foundation partner for mobile food pantry

The Des Moines Area Religious Council will begin a mobile food pantry Wednesday with help from the Amerigroup Foundation. According to a news release, a $10,000 donation from the foundation will help DMARC offer the …

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Nominations for 2022 Inspiring Women of Iowa awards now open

Nominations for the 2022 Inspiring Women of Iowa event are now open through Nov. 15. The event, whose proceeds benefit the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa, celebrates Iowa women of courage, confidence and character as …

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Des Moines named the site of the 2022 Ironman North American Championship

Des Moines will host a full-distance Ironman triathlon next year as it becomes the designated site for the 2022 Ironman North American Championship. In an announcement Wednesday, organizers said the event is scheduled for June …

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Site plan for Waveland Trolley Loop gains support from boards

      Two Des Moines boards today recommended approval of a site plan for the proposed Waveland Trolley Loop park and interactive streetcar sculpture. The park would be located in the 4900 block of…
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Urbandale Public Art Committee seeks art park sculpture applicants

The Urbandale Public Art Committee invites artists to apply to participate in the Urbandale Art Park Exhibition. The Urbandale Art Park was established as a permanent outdoor sculpture park with annually changing exhibits. The Art …

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Urban Dreams to hold Free Pre-Winter Community Car Checkup on Saturday

Urban Dreams will partner with community organizations and businesses on Saturday for its sixth annual Free Pre-Winter Community Car Checkup. The first 500 vehicles that arrive at North High School, 501 Holcomb Ave. in Des Moines, …

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Western Iowa restaurant wins ‘best tenderloin’ title

Des Moines Register: A restaurant in a historic train station in western Iowa is home to this year’s winning breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. The Victoria Station in Harlan has won the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s annual …

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Iowa drivers are deemed the worst in the nation

Des Moines Register: Iowa drivers are the worst in the country, according to an analysis by an insurance comparison site. QuoteWizard by LendingTree evaluated more than 2 million insurance quotes on accidents, speeding tickets, DUIs and …