Arts and Culture

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An artistic director


Jeff Fleming writes introductions and essays about artists and art collections. He presides over a collection of predominantly contemporary, cutting-edge artwork at the Des Moines Art Center.

And, he appreciates a nice window.

At the …

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Art helps Wellmark fit into new surroundings


Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa plans to move 1,650 employees into its new headquarters by Thanksgiving.

Meanwhile, RDG Planning & Design is assembling an elaborate system of artwork intended to blend the …

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Diversity applications open

Applications for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2011 Diversity Awards are being accepted. Winners of the awards, which are intended to recognize regional businesses and organizations that have taken significant steps to advance diversity and …

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Science Center fund-raiser is Friday

The Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater will host its 12th annual fund-raising event and auction, “Envision More,” from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday. The event features live music, cocktails, food and …

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Broadway hit brings more than entertainment


The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines posted big numbers with its run of “Jersey Boys,” and the nonprofit organization’s leader said even more money spilled over into the economy of the broader community.

The …

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Retired banker completes 4,000-mile bike ride


Mike Earley can check “cross-country bicycle ride” off his retirement to-do list. Earley returned to Des Moines on Aug. 6 after completing a 4,124-mile two-wheeled odyssey that began on June 5.

“It was fun, but …

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Radio Garage still keeping fun in the workplace

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West Music brings passion for pianos


On June 1, West Music Co. Inc. took another step toward its goal of bringing music to the masses with the opening of an Urbandale store.

“Music should be for all ages and abilities, and …

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Iowa Sister States relies on volunteers’ efforts


Iowa Sister States is dedicated to connecting Iowans with the world by hosting and facilitating exchange programs between Iowa and its eight sister states. Two recent examples of such visits: An Iowa delegation joined U.S. …

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Former attorney turns from contracts to art


On a recent Sunday night at Des Moines International Airport, Matthew Clark took a few minutes to reattach a cell phone to the silicone hand of Larry the salesman.

Larry isn’t real, but he looks …