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Des Moines Wine Festival Foundation announces Winefest event director

The Des Moines Wine Festival Foundation appointed Nikki Syverson as the event director of Winefest Des Moines. Syverson, former director of donor relations and events for the Des Moines Symphony, will be responsible for planning …

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Meredith CEO Lacy receives $6 million in total compensation

Meredith Corp. CEO Steve Lacy received total compensation of $6 million in the fiscal year that ended June 30, according to the Des Moines-based communication company’s proxy statement. The figure represents a decrease of about …

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A Closer Look: Jessica Dunker


It seems like you’ve done a little bit of everything, so how did you get involved with the Iowa Restaurant Association?

I’m very eclectic. Once I got back into marketing, I started doing association work …

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For the Record: Art glass store triggers retail enthusiasm


Rachel Hall has made the bold move from an in-home studio to a storefront shop in Indianola for her art glass bracelets, necklaces and other hand-tooled items.

In between was a stint selling her work …

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Retailers anticipate a blue Christmas

The National Retail Federation has low expectations for the upcoming holiday season, The Washington Post reported. The industry trade group said it expects only a 2.8 percent increase in retail sales; in 2010, the holiday …

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Principal Charity Classic raises $750,000

The 2011 Principal Charity Classic will donate a record $750,000 to local children’s charities, tournament officials announced yesterday at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, which was the site of the annual PGA …

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U.S. Cellular World Food Festival begins Friday

The 2011 U.S. Cellular World Food Festival begins tomorrow in the East Village. The hours for the Festival are: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 9, …

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Foundation launches Terrace Hill capital campaign

The Terrace Hill Foundation, in partnership with the Terrace Hill Commission, is embarking upon a capital campaign to raise more than $1.6 million for renovations at the Iowa governor’s residence and to establish an endowment …

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Starbucks announces idea to perk up job growth

On Monday, Starbucks Corp launched a program aimed at raising money to help spur hiring by small businesses, CNNMoney reported.
 
Create Jobs for USA will give donations collected from Starbucks customers and employees to …

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Kum & Go wins community service award

Kum & Go LC, which operates more than 400 convenience stores in 11 Midwestern states, won the Grand Spirit Award for Community Outreach for the convenience industry. Among other charities, Kum & Go immediately responded …