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Future of music industry panel to take place on Dec. 15

On Dec. 15, the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition will hold a panel discussion on the future of the music industry at 6 p.m. at Ritual Café, 1301 Locust St. The panel is part of …

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Partnership to unveil 2012 legislative agenda

The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Annual Legislative Luncheon unveiling its 2012 state legislative agenda will be held on Dec. 7 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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A Closer Look: Dave Schneider


Tell me a little bit about what you do.

The role of a country club has evolved in the past 20 years to become a much more family-oriented place, and that’s because the roles in …

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Cofield to step down as United Way president

United Way of Central Iowa announced that President Shannon Cofield will leave her position by the end of December. Cofield has accepted a position as executive vice president at Relationship Marketing Inc., a privately held …

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Meredith to present at national conference

On Dec. 6, Meredith Corp. will present at a national conference, the UBS 39th Annual Global Media and Communications Conference. The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. Meredith Chairman …

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Salvation Army campaign off to a slow start

After two weeks of bell ringing, the Des Moines Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is off to a sluggish start. The campaign has only generated 20 percent of its $1.1 million goal, bringing in $226,415 …

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New boutique offers styles from 14 vendors


There’s a new boutique in the Kaleidoscope at the Hub, and, as its name suggests, it’s offering a little bit of everything.

The multiple vendors at A Little Bit of Everything Boutiques sell a wide …

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Tableside technology


Can’t choose a beer? Not sure which wine goes best with that filet mignon?

Don’t bother calling over the waiter — there’s an app for that.

Restaurants in Des Moines and across the nation are …

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Convention and Visitors Bureau wins award for service

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau (GDMCVB) has received the Meetings and Conventions 2011 Gold Service Award, which honors convention and visitors bureaus worldwide. 

This is the first time the GDMCVB has won …

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Combat Hunger food drive raises more than 200,000 pounds of food

More than 206,000 pounds of food were collected during this year’s STAR 102.5 KSTZ’s Combat Hunger food drive, which is an increase of more than 5 percent from last year.

The two-day food drive, which …

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