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Event Oct. 21: Iowa Caucus Consortium plans national security discussion

The Iowa Caucus Consortium plans a discussion of national security and related costs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the State Historical Building of Iowa. Appearing will be retired Gen. James Cartwright of the U.S. …

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Event Nov. 4: Central Iowa marketing and digital media conference

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission will host Market515, a one-day conference for Central Iowa marketing professionals, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 4 at …

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Event Oct. 8: UI Venture School class to make final pitches

Seven startup companies will make their final pitches Thursday during a closing workshop for the University of Iowa Venture School. A nationally recognized program for entrepreneurs developed by the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial …

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Event Oct. 11: View bonobos at ACCI open house

The Ape Cognition & Conservation Initiative, Des Moines’ bonobo research center, will host a series of open houses on Oct. 11. Tickets are $15 for the sessions at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Visitors will …

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Event Oct. 19: SBA business financing forum

The U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a free financing forum for existing and startup businesses in Des Moines on Monday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. The forum will include presentations from the …

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Event Oct. 15-16: Architects convene in Des Moines for fall conference

The Iowa and Central States Region chapters of the American Institute of Architects will host their 2015 fall convention, “Good Design,” Oct. 15 and 16 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans …

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Event Oct. 21: SBA exporting workshop

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting an exporting workshop for small businesses from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization office, 420 Watson Powell Jr. Way. The free workshop …

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Event Oct. 13: Drake presentation: How food recovery can end hunger

Social entrepreneur Ben Simon will present “Waste Not, Want Not: How Food Recovery Can End Hunger in the 21st Century” at Drake University on Tuesday, Oct. 13. This presentation is open to the public and …

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Event Nov. 19: Drake, ISU to hold soil and water conference

Drake University and Iowa State University plan a two-day soil and water conservation conference Nov. 19-20 at Drake’s Olmsted Center. More than 40 speakers will appear in sessions planned by Drake’s Agricultural Law Center and …

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Event Oct. 7: Clive seeks citizen comment on greenbelt plan

Clive residents are being asked to comment on two city proposals for Walnut Creek to improve recreational opportunities and water quality. The 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. meeting on Oct. 7 at the Clive Special Events …