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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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DCA, Des Moines Public Library to host Wonder of Words festival

This fall, residents of Greater Des Moines are invited to attend a new event, the Wonder of Words Festival (WOW).

This new festival, put on by the Downtown Community Alliance and Des Moines Public Library, …

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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…