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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 …

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Judge temporarily extends restriction on Des Moines Art Center

A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order barring the Des Moines Art Center from beginning to remove an art installation in Greenwood Park. U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher said the extension until April …

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Partnership announces 2024 dates for Out to Lunch series

The Greater Des Moines Partnership announced its schedule for Out to Lunch, a series of midday summer events that will take place in various locations in downtown Des Moines. The events will take place every …

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West Des Moines Chamber announces 2024 Citizen, Emerging Citizen of the Year

The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the city of West Des Moines jointly announced two honorees: Al Womble is the 2024 Citizen of the Year; Caitlin Clark is the 2024 Emerging Citizen of …

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Des Moines Public Library expands assistive technology due to Easterseals partnership

Beginning today, Easterseals Iowa and the Des Moines Public Library are entering into a partnership to provide a selection of assistive technology devices to the public. Assistive technology is any device that allows a person …

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