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West Des Moines Chamber announces minority business expo

The West Des Moines Chamber has announced the Minority Business Expo as part of the Athene Black & Brown Business Summit on April 18, from 6-8 p.m., at Smash Park in West Des Moines. The …

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DMACC and Pyramid Theatre Company partner for Black History Month event

Des Moines Area Community College and Pyramid Theatre Co. have partnered to host the “Creating Black History” event on Thursday, Feb. 29. The event will offer food and music as well as three programs: a …

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New upscale steakhouse opening this spring in West Des Moines

Prime & Providence, an upscale steakhouse, will open at 595 S. 60th St. in West Des Moines this spring. The restaurant will seat up to 190 people in its restaurant, lounge and private dining room.…
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Ryan Baber promoted to executive chef of Splash Seafood Bar and Grill

Bruce Gerleman, owner of Splash Seafood Bar and Grill, has announced that Ryan Baber has been promoted to the role of executive chef at Splash. Baber has served as the sous chef at Splash for …

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, UScellular announce winners of Black History Month art contest

UScellular has announced the winners of its sixth annual Black History Month Art Contest with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa. Members of Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa were encouraged to …

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Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines reopens on Sunday

Sam Summers, owner of the Val Air Ballroom, stands inside the newly renovated West Des Moines venue that reopens on Sunday. Nearly $15 million renovations were completed in the ballroom. Photo by Duane Tinkey

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Rotary Club of Des Moines AM to hold Bingo Bash

The third annual Bingo Bash fundraiser, hosted by the Rotary Club Club of Des Moines AM, is set for Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This year, the …

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Dedication ceremony, opening weekend dates set for Athene North Shore Recreation Area

Polk County Conservation has announced dates for a dedication ceremony and opening weekend for the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park on the south side of Des Moines. A formal dedication ceremony …

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Des Moines Public Library’s 2024 AViD speaker series lineup announced

The Des Moines Public Library’s annual Authors Visiting in Des Moines (AViD) speaker series will return this spring. Visiting authors include James Patterson and Joyce Carol Oates. The series kicks off with acclaimed poet Kaveh …

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2023 Iowa Business Hall of Fame inductees announced

The Greater Des Moines Committee announced Monday it will recognize Ray Cole, Robert J. Denson and Roger C. Underwood as the 2023 inductees to the Iowa Business Hall of Fame. The Iowa Business Hall of …