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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 …

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Kiwanis to flip pancakes for Miracle League in Oct. 15 fund-raiser at State Fairgrounds


This year’s Kiwanis Pancake Festival, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, will benefit the Kiwanis Miracle League, a program that enables children with special needs to play baseball.

Kiwanis members will serve an all-you-care-to-eat menu of …

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Tallgrass Grocery offers local food year-round


Tallgrass Grocery Co-op opened its doors Sept. 15 to provide Des Moines with healthful, local food at affordable prices.

The store sells local produce, fresh bread, milk, cheese and meats. It also partners with larger …

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Food festival to feature live cooking challenge

The U.S. Cellular World Food Festival will celebrate its seventh year on Oct. 7-9 in the East Village in downtown Des Moines. The festival will showcase a diverse range of cuisines from 31 locally owned …

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Facebook contest will decide Iowa Travel Guide cover

What will the cover of the 2012 Iowa Travel Guide look like? This year, Facebook followers will have the power to decide.

The Iowa Tourism Office has launched a contest on its Facebook page that …