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Celebration of life for Robert Pulver set for today

Retired businessman and philanthropist Robert Pulver died Thursday in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, in West Des Moines. A celebration …

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Food Bank of Iowa partners with state fair vendors to rescue nearly 10,000 pounds of food

The Food Bank of Iowa collected nearly 10,000 pounds of food from Iowa State Fair vendors, rescuing food that otherwise would have been thrown away. According to a release on the Food Bank of Iowa’s website, …

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Skate DSM to host new Streetstyle competition

Skate DSM has announced that it will host the first-ever Des Moines Streetstyle Open, a competition held at various locations in the Des Moines region. According to a news release, the event is scheduled for …

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ChildServe creates director of grants position

ChildServe has announced that the organization welcomed Lisa Pagel to the director of grants position – a brand new role. Pagel will oversee the entire grant process for ChildServe, as well as collaborate with foundations, organizations and …

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EMC DAM to DSM to return with in-person run on Aug. 28

After the marathon year that was 2020, the EMC DAM to DSM 20k race will be returning with both in-person and virtual runs on Aug. 28. The Des Moines-based race organizers, corporate sponsors, and city …

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National Geographic Live, Wellmark Series to return to Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts has announced the return of two of its popular series, National Geographic Live and the Wellmark Series. According to a news release, both productions will hit the stage in February 2022. …

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Bublé, Taylor, Incubus to require proof of vaccination, negative test for D.M. concerts

Des Moines Register: Michael Bublé, James Taylor and Incubus have joined the growing ranks of performers asking Des Moines music venues to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for entry to their shows, contrary to a new …

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40 leaders selected for Community Leadership Program’s 2022 class

Forty Central Iowa residents have been selected for the Community Leadership Program, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute announced. Each individual selected was nominated and vetted in a lengthy and competitive selection process. Members of …

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Iowa PBS’ ‘Iowa Press’ host Yepsen to retire

Iowa PBS: Veteran political journalist David Yepsen will retire next month as host of Iowa PBS’ weekly public affairs program, “Iowa Press.” Yepsen has served as host since January of 2017, following countless appearances as a …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Where is the world’s most popular Airbnb? The answer might surprise you

This summer, my family and I stayed at an Airbnb home that fronted one of the lakes in Okoboji. It was our first experience with Airbnb, and it was so enjoyable we’re contemplating another trip …