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Civic Center announces 2012-13 lineup

The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines announced its 2012-13 season last night. Broadway blockbusters headliners include “The Book of Mormon”, “War Horse” and “Les Misérables” as a part of the Willis Broadway Series.

Meanwhile, …

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Meredith launches lifestyle channel on YouTube

Meredith Corp. recently announced the start of DIGS, a new home and garden lifestyle channel that will be broadcast on YouTube.

The new channel is the result of YouTube’s 100 new original channels launched last …

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Valley Junction a ‘Great American Main Street’

The National Trust for Historic Preservation said today that the Valley Junction neighborhood in West Des Moines has been chosen as a 2012 Great American Main Street Award winner. “Despite difficult odds, by drawing on …

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Relays Street Party announced

Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co.’s annual Relays Street Party will start at 7 p.m. April 27, rain or shine, on Court Avenue between Third and Fourth streets downtown. Drink tickets will be available for …

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Fund-raiser is all about food, drink and where they are served

Eat.Drink.Architecture, a fund-raiser for the Iowa Architectural Foundation, will be April 21 and includes stops at El Bait Shop/High Life Lounge, Hessen Haus, Sbrocco and the Royal Mile. Click here for more information.…

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Largest events coming to the metro area, week of April 9

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendees Venue City Des Moines Menace Soccer Just for Girls Soccer Invitational 4/14/2012 4/29/2012 10,000 James Cownie Soccer Park Des Moines Arena Football Iowa Barnstormers vs. Arizona Rattlers 4/14/2012 4/14/2012 9,000…
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Habitat receives $12 million tax credit award

Iowa Community Development LC (ICD) announced that it has awarded $12 million in federal tax credits through the New Market Tax Credit program to Habitat for Humanity, which will enable the nonprofit organization to build …

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Buy Fresh Buy Local to expand vegetable gardens

Greater Des Moines Buy Fresh Buy Local (BFBL) and the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry Network are working together to help low-income Central Iowans eat more fruits and vegetables. BFBL members Rinehart …

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A CLOSER LOOK: Anne Drannen

Anne Drannen said working in hospitality is in her blood. She has worked in a variety of jobs over the years, earning a living as a waitress, a bartender, a line cook, a chef and …

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Leadership Institute introduces five new awards

In honor of its 30th anniversary, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) has introduced five new Distinguished Leadership Award categories. The awards will recognize GDMLI alumni who exemplify the organization’s commitment to challenging, inspiring, …

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