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Capital Crossroads provides online survey


An online survey is available as part of the Des Moines’ Capital Crossroads visioning plan. Anyone living within a 50-mile radius of the state Capitol is welcome to participate.

Capital Crossroads is a comprehensive visioning …

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New music venue planned for East Village


The owner of Flanagan’s Restaurant & Lounge on Ingersoll Avenue will soon open a music venue in the East Village.

Tim Flanagan, managing partner of Club 504 Inc., said he and a number of silent …

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Your input is being requested


Have you filled out the survey yet? If you haven’t been notified about the Capital Crossroads Public Input Survey, or just haven’t gotten around to taking it, we encourage you to visit www.capitalcrossroadsvision.com. Under the …

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Drake law student receives award

Israel Kodiaga, a third-year law student at Drake Law School, was named the inaugural recipient of the ARAG Chad Hensley Diversity Scholarship. Kodiaga, a native of Kenya, was given the award based on his academic …

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Philanthropy awards to be handed out Friday

The Central Iowa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will hold its 25th annual Philanthropy Day luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Friday at Hy-Vee Hall.

The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant …

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Look into the future

Anyone living within 50 miles of Des Moines can offer their vision of the future for Greater Des Moines by going to www.capitalcrossroadsvision.com. Click “survey” and provide questions and answers that explore the region’s strengths …

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Carlisle receives Vision Iowa grant for trail expansion


The city of Carlisle is seeking more than $1 million in Vision Iowa funding to proceed with a planned expansion of its bicycle and pedestrian trails.

At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Vision Iowa Board …

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Healthy endowments fuel nonprofits


Think of your favorite nonprofit organization. What benefits does it offer to our community? What services would be missing if it closed its door? How would it affect our community?

A destructive economic climate has …

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Golf pros rank Principal Charity Classic tops

The Champions Tour has named the Principal Charity Classic as the No. 1 stop for Champions Tour golf professionals. The event received the Players Award for the 2010 tournament at the tour’s recent annual awards …

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Speedway fund raiser lets donors drive on track

The Iowa Speedway in Newton is combining with Combat Hunger for a fund-raising effort on Saturday.

With a minimum $10 donation, anyone age 18 or older can drive their vehicle around the 7/8-mile racetrack from …