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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 …

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O’Keefe to be honored for volunteer efforts

O’Keefe to be honored for volunteer efforts Mary O’Keefe, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Principal Financial Group Inc., will be among five Iowa residents to be inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall…
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A Closer Look: Wade Den Hartog


Den Hartog started as the director of affiliates and charitable partners at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines six weeks ago. Before joining the Community Foundation, Den Hartog worked at the Iowa Association of …

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Meredith renews ‘The Better Show’ for sixth season

Meredith Corp. announced that it has renewed “The Better Show” for its sixth season, beginning in September 2012. 

So far, the show has cleared four of the top five U.S. TV markets — New York, …

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Music coalition to hold fundraiser

The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) will hold its third annual fund-raiser, Backstage Ball, on Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gas Lamp at 1501 Grand Ave. The event, hosted by …

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Classic board game gets another turn with Iowa owner


Larry Collins just wanted to order some replacement cards for his favorite board game, 5ive Straight. But when he discovered that the maker of the game had gone out of business, a journey began that …

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Bravo announces grant recipients

Bravo announces grant recipients   Bravo Greater Des Moines has awarded a total of $83,255 to five Central Iowa arts, culture and heritage organizations as part of its annual Capital Campaign and Projects grant program.…
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RDG partnership wins Water Works Park makeover contest

RDG partnership wins Water Works Park makeover contest   By Chelsea Keenan Sasaki Associates Inc., with RDG Planning & Design and Applied Ecological Services Inc., won the rights to give Water Works Park a makeover.…
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Science Center to host Egyptologist

Science Center to host Egyptologist International archaeologist and Egyptologist Ana Tavares will visit the Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) Feb. 15-18 as part of a new Scientist in Residence program.…
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Meredith Corp. reports drop, buys website

Meredith Corp.’s revenues for its fiscal second quarter, which ended Dec. 31, fell to $329 million compared from $366 million a year ago.

The company recorded $21 million less in political advertising revenues in the …