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Fort Des Moines, Iowa is located in Polk County. Zip codes in Fort Des Moines, IA include 50315.

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Des Moines council narrowly approves assistance for downtown Hyatt proposal

Five floors of the Liberty Building in downtown Des Moines could undergo a $15.5 million renovation to house a 95-room Hyatt Place hotel.

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Sun Dec 20, 2009

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What a party! Visit Santa and cheer the troops

The Fort Des Moines Museum threw a free Christmas party for children Saturday to let them celebrate the holidays and create a little cheer for troops stationed overseas.

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Fri Dec 18, 2009

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Officials: Plan needed before improving Fort DM grounds

Des Moines city leaders could buy the Fort Des Moines parade grounds and create a tax-deferral program to spur growth in the area in coming years.

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Wed Dec 16, 2009

Des Moines Register

$4,000 check mysteriously sent to inmate on probation bounces

Somebody sent a $3,995 check to Delashawn Rafeal Lee, an inmate at the Fort Des Moines correctional facility.

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Mon Dec 14, 2009

Des Moines Register

'It's a Wonderful Life' radio show takes audience to '46

The Fort Des Moines Players are planning to take their audience on a sentimental journey to Christmases past with their presentation of "It's a Wonderful Life" given as an old-time radio show.

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Sat Dec 12, 2009

Des Moines Register

Brooks back in D.M. to finish sentence

A former Des Moines city councilman connected to a multimillion-dollar fraud scandal at a state job training agency has returned to Des Moines, after he was released from federal prison on furlough last month.

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Thu Dec 10, 2009

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Storm stories from the metro

Storm refugees fill up rooms at area hotels The storm's impact on hotels was generally favorable for those located along interstates.

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Tue Dec 08, 2009

Des Moines Register

Our event pick: South Des Moines Chamber Business After Hours

Details: 4-6 p.m. today at Community State Bank-Fort Des Moines Branch, 612 Army Post Road, Des Moines Meet South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce members in a relaxed networking environment.

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Sun Dec 06, 2009

Des Moines Register

Dining News: Developers of Copa Cavana hope to open by year's end

Here's a follow up and more details on what's taking place at the former Ingersoll Dinner Theater, 3711 Ingersoll Ave.

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Fri Dec 04, 2009

Des Moines Register

Rehabbers hope 7 DM buildings on list will be saved

A former town hall, a railroad depot, an empty hardware store and four houses are on this year's list of significant structures the Des Moines Rehabbers Club has identified as being in danger because of neglect or because of potential demolition.

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Wed Dec 02, 2009

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Companies Cut, Scale Back Holiday Parties

The struggling economy could mean that holiday cheer is spreading thin. As companies look to cut costs, holiday parties may be the first to go.

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Wed Nov 25, 2009

Cityview Online

sound stage

People's Court provided space for the fourth annual Little Big Fest . The festival's former home, Hotel Fort Des Moines , offered a better sound and stage set-up, but the festival powered forward and offered fans a terrific night of music.

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Mon Nov 23, 2009

Des Moines Register

Mr. Baber's Neighbors hopes for bigger gigs

If Little Big Fest was a bluegrass band, Mr. Baber's Neighbors would be the banjo.

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Sat Nov 21, 2009

Des Moines Register

Little Big Fest moves to venue with jam mojo

On Saturday the Des Moines Music Coalition stages its fourth annual Little Big Fest, a showcase for Iowa jam, roots, bluegrass and folk music.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

Metromix Des Moines

Des Moines music scene updates

The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition has a hold on Western Gateway Park for the 2010 Fourth of July weekend, so as of today, there will be a third year of the outdoor music festival.

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Wed Nov 11, 2009

WHO-TV

VETERANS' VALOR: Several events are planned to honor Iowa's veterans

The state is honoring Iowans serving in Iraq and Afghanistan along with veterans from all wars.

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Mon Nov 09, 2009

Des Moines Register

Reserves to get planning time for deployment

Iowa soldiers heading to Iraq next spring will spend the next several months physically and mentally preparing for a mission to help with the reduction of forces and equipment in the Middle East.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

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300 Des Moines reservists called up for Iraq duty

The Department of Defense announced today that 300 soldiers from a U.S. Army Reserve unit in Des Moines have been alerted for duty in Iraq next spring.

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Des Moines Register

Mark Your Calendar: Nov. 5

The reigning 'King' of country music, George Strait, will return to Des Moines to perform April 10 at Wells Fargo Arena in a new tour announced this week.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

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Lucky dog's yelp draws rescuer's attention

A lucky twist of fate saved a small dog from almost certain starvation last week.

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