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Meredith expands Diabetic Living brand

Meredith Corp. has begun publishing its Diabetic Living magazine in Russia and Mexico and will soon launch the brand in India, the company announced today. Meredith will work with local companies to publish Diabetic Living, …

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Global Spectrum names new Iowa Events Center manager

Global Spectrum has named Chris Connolly as the new general manager of the Iowa Events Center. Connolly previously managed the Roanoke Civic Center, a Global Spectrum-managed property in Roanoke, Va., and has 12 years in …

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Community Foundation accepting Better Together applications

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is accepting applications for the Better Together Award, given to an area nonprofit organization, civic group or individual recognized for building social capital in the community.

If an …

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Survey: Women save less, are less confident about retirement

U.S. women have made economic gains in recent years, but they continue to lag behind men when it comes to saving for retirement.

According to Wells Fargo & Co.’s Wells Retirement Survey, which was based …

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Chrysalis grants announced

The Chrysalis Foundation has awarded $75,000 in grants to 13 local organizations that serve women and girls in Greater Des Moines. Bernie Lorenz Recovery Inc., Children and Family Urban Ministries, the Girl Scouts of Greater …

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Jasa renews fine-dining focus with Zingaro


Hal Jasa hung up his corporate chef’s hat when he opened Underground Inc., a roving restaurant that made use of several locations around the city.

That two-year venture, which in 2007 attracted national attention from …

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Forni to address 25 rules of civility

P.M. Forni, author of “Choosing Civility,” will speak at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium tonight during the Better Together – Creating Community Through Civility
speaker series. Forni is the third speaker in the series, which focuses …

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Bottoms Up dispenser to debut at Wells Fargo Arena

It’s billed as the world’s fastest beer dispensing system, and it’s coming to Wells Fargo Arena. The Bottoms Up Draft Beer Dispensing System will debut tomorrow during the Iowa Energy game, arena officials announced.  The …

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Skywalk Open to offer free chair massages

Skywalk Open Golf Tournament participants can enjoy a new twist at this year’s annual event — free chair massages following their round of golf. Massage Heights of West Des Moines and Clive will have professional …

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New date for dsm unveiling

The dsm unveiling party has been rescheduled to 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Maxie’s Restaurant & Lounge, 1311 Grand Ave., West Des Moines.…