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Winefest celebrates 10 years with week of events

To celebrate its 10th year, Winefest Des Moines will have a full week of culinary events from June 2-9.

To kick off the week, Meredith Corp. will host “Saturday Sessions,” which offer hands-on cooking seminars. …

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United Way recognizes organizations, individuals for service

The United Way of Central Iowa honored 11 organizations and individuals at its annual Live United recognition luncheon this afternoon. Meredith Corp. won the Spirit of Central Iowa recognition, which is given to a company …

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Report finds women’s voices still lacking in Iowa

The results of the 2012 Nexus Index, which identifies and measures gender equality indicators in Iowa, are in. The results? Not much has changed in the eight years since the first index was completed.

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Court Avenue Relays street party is Friday

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.’s annual Relays Street Party begins at 7 p.m. Friday, rain or shine, on Court Avenue between Third & Fourth streets. Drink tickets will be available for purchase and guests …

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Events coming to the metro area, week of April 30

Event Arrival Departure Attendees Mtg Venue City May Madness NIT 5/4/2012 5/6/2012 6,500 Raccoon River Park West Des Moines Regular Season Game vs. Real Colorado 5/4/2012 5/5/2012 3,700 Valley Football Stadium West Des Moines Championship…
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Nationwide doles out grants to Young Women’s Resource Center, House of Mercy

Nationwide Insurance Foundation gave the Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) a $20,000 grant to go toward its Mariposa program, a leadership program for Latinas. Since 1999, the YWRC has offered the bilingual program that provides …

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Botanical Center to hold fund-raising events

The Friends of the Des Moines Botanical Center will sponsor a trio of fund-raising events May 10-12. The events will kick off May 10 with the Patron Party to be held at the World Food …

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Project Variety to be held Friday

Project Variety, an annual fund-raiser hosted by Young Variety and Variety – The Children’s Charity, will be held on April 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Capital Square. This year, more than 20 restaurants …

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Community leaders to be recognized at Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute annual banquet

Seven community leaders will be recognized by the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) at the annual Distinguished Leadership Awards Banquet on May 3.

The event will take place at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown. …

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Make-A-Wish Iowa to host ‘Dancing With the Stars’ gala

The Des Moines Make-A-Wish 19th annual gala, presented by Iowa Health Systems, will take place May 5 at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino ballroom.

This year’s theme, “Dancing With the Stars,” will host celebrities …

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