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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 …

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Nominations now open for Community Leadership Program

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) is now accepting nominations for its Community Leadership Program Class of 2013.

The nine-month program provides participants with a greater understanding of current issues and community challenges. Nominees …

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Civic Music Association announces lineup for its 88th year

Max Wellman with the Belin Quartet will kick off the Civic Music Association’s 2012-13 season with concerts on July 20 and 21. All concerts are presented on the Jordan Stage, Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University …

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Largest events coming to the metro area, week of April 16

Event Lead Name Arrival Departure Attendees Mtg Venue City Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) Des Moines Classic 4/21/2012 4/22/2012 13,000 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines West Des Moines Soccer Club Annual Invitational – Premier Games…
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Salisbury House Foundation announces new leaders

The Salisbury House Foundation announced that J. Eric Smith will be the organization’s new executive director and Cyndi Pederson will be the deputy executive director.

Smith has more than 26 years of leadership experience in …