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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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Des Moines to host 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

USA Track & Field this morning announced its intent to host the 2013 USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Des Moines at Drake University.

The championships will be hosted by the Greater Des Moines …

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Multicultural reception to be held on April 5

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Principal Financial Group Inc. are hosting the spring Multicultural Reception on April 5 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The networking event will also have a short presentation focusing on …

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Trash Bash volunteers needed

The Des Moines Park and Recreation Department is looking for 1,000 volunteers to help clean up the metro area for the Earth Day Trash Bash on April 20. The deadline for volunteers to sign up …

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Largest conventions coming to the metro area, week of April 2

Orgnaization Name Event Name Arrival Departure Attendees Mtg Venue City National Basketball Association Developmental League (NBADL) Iowa Energy Games 4/3/2012 4/7/2012 3500 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Golden Gloves of America, Inc. All Iowa Golden…