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Aug. 27: First Gentleman BBQ

Host: Terrace Hill Partnership
About: Join Iowa’s first gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, for a summer barbecue at Terrace Hill. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Terrace Hill Partnership, a nonprofit organization that supports conservation and restoration …

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June 18: Topical Tuesday: Access to Capital

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Access to capital can be a challenge for small business owners. Without adequate funding, businesses cannot grow and thrive. During this Topical Tuesday, we will explore various forms …

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June 19: Around Town Social

Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: You’ve heard that you really need to “grow your list” and that email is one of the best ways to reach your community — but what does that even mean? …

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July 2: Terrace Hill Open House

Host: Terrace Hill Partnership
About: Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Terrace Hill, the Iowa governor’s residence. Guests are invited to take a free self-guided tour through Terrace Hill. No need to check in at the …

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Speaker to tell how public art can transform communities

Olivia Gude, who teaches art education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, plans to speak in Des Moines June 21 about the power of public art.

Gude’s presentation, “The Power of Public …

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Ronald McDonald House, Forbes’ Best Employers, Iowa City Area Development Group, REG

Olivia Gude, who teaches art education at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, plans to speak in Des Moines June 21 about the power of public art.

Gude’s presentation, “The Power of Public …

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April 22, 2020: Live United Luncheon 2020

Host: United Way of Central Iowa
About: United Way’s annual luncheon to unveil the community impact report and present the Live United awards. 
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Prairie Meadows Pavilion
Learn more…

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June 8: Women of Achievement Awards

Host: Women Lead Change
About: Join in celebrating the 2019 class of honorees for the Women of Achievement Awards. Theresa “Billee” Davis, Willie Stevenson Glanton and Ola Babcock Miller will be commemorated with permanent plaques on …

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Lift IOWA: Events to note this month

June 7: June Coffee Connection
Host: FemCity Des Moines
About: Join FemCity Des Moines for the group’s June Coffee Connection. This event is come-and-go as you please and informal in nature. Stop by to meet …

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April 22, 2020: Live United Luncheon 2020

Host: United Way of Central Iowa
About: United Way’s annual luncheon to unveil the community impact report and present the Live United awards. 
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Prairie Meadows Pavilion
Learn more…