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Des Moines restaurateur takes over Clear Lake’s Surfside Cafe

David Baruthio, the restaurateur who was involved with several Des Moines restaurants, including Baru 66, Blue Tomato and Bistro Nomad, has taken over the Surfside Cafe in Clear Lake, the Globe Gazette reported Thursday. The …

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Applications open for grant program supporting LGBTQ+-owned restaurants

In an ongoing partnership between the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), a certifying body for LGBTQ+-owned businesses nationwide and food-delivery app Grubhub’s Grubhub Community Fund is offering grants through the NGLCC Community Impact Program.…

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2024 Principal Charity Classic to feature recently restored Wakonda Club

Wakonda Club’s $7 million restoration includes a new irrigation system; rebuilt tee boxes; the addition of 10 acres of fairways; rebuilt and expanded greens; rebuilt bunkers and new Dominant X-Treme 7 bent grass planted on…
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After renovation, a ‘park for all abilities’ opens

On May 5, Polk County Conservation opened the Athene North Shore Recreation Area at Easter Lake Park after two years and a $23.1 million renovation. County officials said the new park is the most universally…
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Art Center can’t remove ‘Double Site’ – but city potentially could, judge says

A judge ruled Friday that he will continue to block the Des Moines Art Center from removing a 28-year-old art installation in the city of Des Moines’ Greenwood Park but acknowledged that his order will …

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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

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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