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Street renaming to honor ‘Mr. Drake’

Street renaming to honor ‘Mr. Drake’  Drake University announced yesterday that Forest Avenue between 25th and 31st streets will be renamed. The stretch of road will be named Paul F. Morrison Way, in honor of…
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CDS Global, Lava Row to host screening of New York Times documentary

CDS Global and social media consultant Lava Row are hosting a networking mixer and screening of “Page One: Inside the New York Times” on Feb. 23 at Fleur Cinema, 4545 Fleur Drive in Des Moines. …

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Des Moines Arts Festival executive director elected to international board

Stephen King, executive director of the Des Moines Arts Festival, was elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors of the International Festivals and Events Association Foundation Board on Friday, Feb. 10 …

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Largest conventions coming to the metro: Week of Feb. 20

Event Name Arrival Date Departure Date Attendance Meeting City Iowa Deer Classic 2/24/2012 2/26/2012 18000 Des Moines Arts & Crafts Show 2/24/2012 2/26/2012 10500 Des Moines Iowa Kids State Folkstyle Wrestling Championships 2/25/2012 2/26/2012 10000…
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A new look for Walnut Street

Mario Gandelsonas, principal with Agrest and Gandelsonas Architects, presented his vision to turn the vacant and drab Walnut Street into an informational and cultural hub at the Greater Des Moines Partnership on Friday afternoon.

But …

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Photo exhibit honoring fallen Iowan soldiers coming to Des Moines

A photo exhibit honoring the 82 Iowans killed in The War on Terror will be on display at the Des Moines International Airport from Feb. 11-16.

The traveling exhibit has been on the road since …

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Mary Sellers named new United Way president

Mary Sellers has been named the new president of the United Way of Central Iowa, the organization announced today. 

Sellers will begin her new role on March 26. 

Sellers, a former president and CEO of …

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ARAG receives Patriot Award

ARAG, a global legal insurance provider with North American headquarters in Des Moines, has received the Patriot Award from the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The company received the …

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Des Moines Arts Festival wins Bravo award

The Des Moines Arts Festival was presented with the Encore Award at the seventh annual Bravo Greater Des Moines Awards Gala last Saturday at Hy-Vee Hall.

The Encore Award recognizes Bravo-funded organizations focusing on arts …

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Skywalk Golf comes to town on Feb. 11

Tee off in the skywalk on Feb. 11.

The annual Skywalk Golf tournament benefits The First Tee of Greater Des Moines, on organiztion focused on providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development …