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Finalists announced for Sixth Avenue Bridge public art project

The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation has announced three finalists for the Sixth Avenue Bridge public art project. City officials were part of the local nine-member jury who reviewed and evaluated applications from 123 …

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Waukee joins Bravo Greater Des Moines

The city of Waukee recently became the newest partner to Bravo Greater Des Moines.

Waukee, the 13th partner, joins Altoona, Carlisle, Clive, Des Moines, Indianola, Johnston, Norwalk, Polk City, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines …

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Planning a trip to Mars, visit the Science Center

The Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater will present the traveling exhibition “Facing Mars” starting June 2 and running through Jan. 6. “Facing Mars” is an interactive exhibition that examines the physical, …

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Largest events in the metro area, week of April 23

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendees Mtg Venue City Drake Relays America’s Athletic Classic 4/26/2012 4/28/2012 40,000 Drake Stadium Des Moines Arena Football Iowa Barnstormers vs. San Jose SaberCats 4/28/2012 4/28/2012 9,000 Wells Fargo Arena Des…
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Proof Restaurant sold to new ownership duo

Proof Restaurant, located in the Western Gateway at 1301 Locust St., has been sold to a new ownership duo – Zachary Mannheimer and Sean Wilson.

Mannheimer, executive director and founder of the Des Moines Social …

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Iowa filmmaker signs ‘Varsity Blues’ star

Iowa film production companies Outpost 515 and Rabid Artists announced they have signed actor Ron Lester (Billy Bob from “Varsity Blues”) to play the lead role in a new dark comedy film short that will …

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Downtown Farmers Market to open May 5

Opening day for the 2012 Downtown Farmers Market will be May 5, the Downtown Community Alliance announced. The market, which began in 1976 with just 15 vendors, now includes more than 200 vendors on nine …

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John Deere Financial helps teach elementary schoolers about finance

Tomorrow morning, John Deere Financial will host a Breakfast with Books event at Findley Elementary School from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. The event is part of the company’s Financial Services Roundtable Community Service 2012 series. …

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Young Women’s Resource Center raises $100,000

The Young Women’s Resource Center (YWRC) raised more than $100,000 at its 13th annual Sit On It! fund raising event. More than 500 attendees bid on 66 silent auction pieces and 15 live auction packages. …

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Networking event for communication professionals on April 11

The Iowa chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) invites communication professionals to attend a networking event at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop, 597 Market St. in West Des Moines.

The free event will …