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Event Sept. 10: Habitat for Humanity to host Key Awards

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity will host the third annual Key Awards Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at Veterans Memorial in downtown Des Moines. The Key Awards honor …

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Event Sept. 10: Property tax forum changes location

Strong response to the Central Iowa Taxpayers Association’s Thursday forum “Why Should Millennials Care About Local Government and Property Taxes?” has prompted the association to move the event to a larger venue in the basement …

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Event Sept. 14: WordPress DSM to relaunch at Gravitate

WordPress users will gather to exchange tips at the WordPress DSM relaunch at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Gravitate. Food and beverages will be provided. The informal gathering will include a group discussion at 6 …

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Event Oct. 1: Kegs & Corks to benefit financial services scholarships

The Iowa Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation is sponsoring its inaugural Kegs & Corks event Oct. 1 on the rooftop of the Des Moines Social Club. The 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., event provides an …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week Sep. 7

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue City USDA Agricultural Research Service Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Annual Council Meeting 9/8/2015 9/11/2015 100 World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, The Des Moines National…
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Event Sept. 19-20 and 26-27: Veridian to present Sherman Hill Home Tour

Sherman Hill, one of Des Moines’ oldest neighborhoods, will host the 39th annual Doors to the Past walking tour of historic homes on Sept 19-20 and 26-27. The tour is presented by Veridian Credit Union …

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Event Sept. 15: YP Leaders Symposium planned

Leaders from GenYP, Young Professionals Connection, New View and WHYPro are planning a YP Leaders Symposium Sept. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. The half-day event will provide professional development programming centered …

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Event Oct. 3: Metro Arts Alliance hosting Forte celebration

Metro Arts Alliance on Oct. 3 will host an event celebrating the organization’s 40th anniversary. Held at American Enterprise, 601 Sixth Ave., the Forte celebration will feature hors d’oeuvres and drinks, vignettes of the arts, …

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Event Sept. 10: Today is the last day to register for Extreme Charity Golf

Registration ends today for Hubbell Realty Co.’s Extreme Charity Golf Classic, an 18-hole event planned for Sept. 10 at Copper Creek Golf Club in Pleasant Hill. Proceeds will benefit Puppy Jake Foundation, the Homestead and …

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Event Sept. 13: Cyclists sought for Foster 50 Ride

Foster Group, a fee-only wealth management firm in West Des Moines, is looking for cyclists to participate in the Foster 50 Ride on Sunday, Sept. 13. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the ride begins …