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Italian restaurant hoping to open in Des Moines

Chicago-based Italian fast-food company Go Roma is looking for franchise development opportunities in Des Moines as it plans to expand throughout the upper Midwest.

The company currently has six locations in the Chicago area and …

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KIOA introduces summer concert event

KIOA radio announced plans for Party in the Park, a new summer concert event to be held at Water Works Park on July 29. Headlining the Sunday concert will be Joan Jett and the Blackhearts …

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United Way helps low-income Central Iowans file tax returns

United Way of Central Iowa filed 3,517 tax returns for lower-income Central Iowans as a part of it’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a 22 percent increase from 2011.

The program’s 170 volunteers helped …

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Flower Power 5K to take place June 23

The Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center are hosting the fifth annual Flower Power 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk on June 23.

The event begins at 8 a.m. at the Des Moines Botanical and …

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Karl Chevrolet gives $200,000 to Ankeny’s Miracle League field and playground

Karl Chevrolet said it has donated $200,000 Ankeny’s Miracle League Field and all-inclusive playground project. Karl Chevrolet’s donation, the largest to date for the project, brings the total amount raised to more than $315,000 during …

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Des Moines Social Club and Midwestix sign three-year contract

Midwestix has been selected as the exclusive ticketing service provider for the Des Moines Social Club located in downtown Des Moines. Midwestix and the Des Moines Social Club will extend their long-standing relationship with a …

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Largest events in the metro area, week of May 7

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendees Venue City Iowa Asian Alliance CelebrAsian 5/12/2012 5/12/2012 40,000 Capitol Complex Des Moines Get Motivated Seminars, Inc. Get Motivated 5/8/2012 5/8/2012 12,000 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Arena Football Iowa…
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New statewide publication, ia, to debut this fall

A new statewide publication showcasing Iowa treasures will hit the stands this fall.

The annual 200-page publication, simply titled ia, was conceived by Connie Wimer, chairwoman for Business Publications Corporation Inc., and will focus mainly …

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Portion of Iowa-owned horse’s Derby winnings pledged to fund for disabled jockeys

Partners in Iowa-based Donegal Racing and owners of Kentucky Derby prospect Dullahan, its trainer and jockey have pledged 5 percent of the horse’s Derby winnings to a fund for disabled jockeys.

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and …

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Animal rescue groups partner to reunite lost animals with owners

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) in Des Moines announced a new partnership with state nonprofits to help owners find their missing pets. The Iowa Pet Alert system helps spread the word about stray …

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