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Art Crawl coming to Des Moines

Following the lead of Denver, Austin and San Francisco, local artist Jason Brommel is facilitating a First Friday event popularized in those cities. First Friday Art Crawl, a collaborative among downtown gallery owners, performance artists …

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Doctor’s orders: Invest your time, gain their trust


LIFE/WORK BALANCE

Let’s face it. It can be difficult to build and grow relationships while managing a busy schedule. I want to have a meaningful connection with everyone I meet. But with limited time, how …

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AmeriCorps programs receive $1.4 million in funding


AmeriCorps programs across Iowa will receive more than $1.4 million in funding, Sen. Tom Harkin announced on May 25. The competitive grants are funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, a federal agency …

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Partnership to host forum with Korean ambassador

The Greater Des Moines Partnership will hold a forum titled “U.S.-Korea Partnership: Growing Jobs Across Iowa” with Korean Ambassador Han Duk-soo.

The forum is designed to discuss the specific benefits of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade …

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Downtown architectural tours scheduled

The Iowa Architectural Foundation will kick off its annual summer Architecture @ Hand Walking Tours on June 16. Guided by area architects and design professionals, the tours of downtown Des Moines provide an opportunity to …

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Zoo Brew begins June 1

Zoo Brew, a weekly entertainment event at Blank Park Zoo, begins the evening of June 1 and will be held each Wednesday in June and July. The theme of the June 1 Zoo Brew is …

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Student lives will be on public display.

Hiatt Middle School seventh-graders and Meredith English Language Learners will have a multimedia exhibit about their lives from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave. The exhibit …

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Wellmark to host Partnership’s Multicultural Reception

The next Multicultural Reception will be hosted by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield on June 9. Sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the networking event is scheduled to take place from 5 to …

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Downtown restaurant could become tavern


Johnny’s Hall of Fame, a bar and restaurant owned by CB Richard Ellis/Hubbell Commercial broker Todd Millang and Hubbell Realty Co., has applied for a conditional use permit to sell wine, liquor or beer at …

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Arts Festival announces entertainment lineup

The Des Moines Arts Festival announced its lineup of free music and entertainment acts for the annual event, which will be held June 24-26 at Western Gateway Park. The Aviva Stage, located on 12th Street, …