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Des Moines Public Library expands assistive technology due to Easterseals partnership

Beginning today, Easterseals Iowa and the Des Moines Public Library are entering into a partnership to provide a selection of assistive technology devices to the public. Assistive technology is any device that allows a person …

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SBA names Erin Huiatt as the 2024 Iowa Women in Business Champion of the Year

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Erin Huiatt, owner of Des Moines Parent and president of FemCity Des Moines, as the 2024 Iowa SBA Women in Business Champion of the Year. In addition to her …

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Federal judge issues temporary restraining order to halt deconstruction of ‘Greenwood Pond: Double Site’

The Des Moines Art Center said it is pausing plans to remove “Greenwood Pond: Double Site,” above, after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order late Monday. Sections declared dangerous and unsalvageable will remain…
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Interactive public artwork to be featured at upcoming downtown events

“Impulse,” an interactive work consisting of oversized seesaws of various sizes with lighting and sound by CS Design and Lateral Office, will be installed at Cowles Commons beginning on April 18 and be available to …

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Artist Mary Miss files lawsuit against Des Moines Art Center, tries to halt deconstruction of ‘Greenwood Pond: Double Site’

Deconstruction of “Greenwood Pond: Double Site,” photographed today, is scheduled to start “on or around April 8,” according to a statement released by the Des Moines Art Center. However, a lawsuit by New York-based artist…
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Applications open for Community Outreach Program at Des Moines Arts Festival

The Des Moines Arts Festival has opened applications for the Community Outreach Program, which offers nonprofits the opportunity to participate in the festival and share their work with thousands of guests free of charge. The …

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Art center announces plans to begin removal of ‘Greenwood Pond: Double Site’ next week

The Des Moines Art Center announced Wednesday that it will begin to remove “Greenwood Pond: Double Site,” above, on or around April 8. Photo courtesy of the Cultural Landscape Foundation

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Dress for Success Des Moines welcomes new executive director

Dress for Success Des Moines, a nonprofit that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools, announced the appointment of Judy Downs as executive director. Downs …

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Mom’s Meals increases support to reduce food insecurity

Mom’s Meals, a provider of home-delivered, medically tailored meals, announced it will be donating 30,000 meals this year to people who are food insecure and not otherwise eligible for programs to help them get the …

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