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Rotary Club Bingo Bash raises nearly $100,000 for local causes

The Rotary Club of Des Moines AM announced that more than 1,100 people came to play bingo at its annual signature fundraiser, Bingo Bash, which was held Feb. 24 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The …

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Inaugural Iowa Adaptive Open set for 2025

The Iowa Golf Association (IGA) announced that the inaugural Iowa Adaptive Open will be held July 12-13, 2025. The newest IGA championship will be played at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona and will be …

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Community Foundation releases annual report, new strategic framework during Celebration Luncheon

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines President Kristi Knous addresses the crowd at the organization’s annual Celebration Luncheon on Thursday at Community Choice Convention Center downtown. Photo provided by the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

The Community Foundation …

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Des Moines Performing Arts to present concept to buy Argonne Armory from city

A preliminary digital rendering of what the inside of the Argonne Armory could look like under a redevelopment plan by Des Moines Performing Arts. Image provided by Des Moines Performing Arts

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Partnership holding 515 Day on May 15

The Greater Des Moines Partnership is holding 515 Day, a community-wide effort built to encourage residents and guests to visit and support small businesses, artists, coffee shops, restaurants and more, on Wednesday, May 15. The …

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Tourism industry working to balance DEI challenges while selling Des Moines as welcoming destination

The evolution of what it means to be diverse and inclusive has caused convention and visitor bureaus across the country to refocus the ways they are supporting groups while working to attract events and visitors …

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$6.2 million Living History Farms expansion receives Destination Iowa award from IEDA

The exterior of the proposed future Cultivation Center building at Living History Farms in Urbandale. Renderings by FEH Design, courtesy of Living History Farms

Living History Farms in Urbandale expects to break ground on its $6.2 …

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Malo is back: After buying out partners, owner says it will reopen May 3

Malo, the Latin-inspired restaurant that is housed in the former Des Moines Social Club complex, will reopen next month under new management, its owner announced today.

Todd Millang said he and two new partners will …

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Norwalk purchasing land for new library

The city of Norwalk has partnered with Diligent Development to build a new Norwalk Easter Public Library within the new Norwalk Central development near the corner of East 18th Street and Chatham Avenue. Construction for …

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Des Moines Public Library partners with Iowa libraries, UpLift for series about poverty

The Des Moines Public Library is partnering with other Iowa libraries and Uplift: The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot on a series of book-discussion programs aimed at having community conversations about poverty and its effect …