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Des Moines (French for 'Of the Monks') is the capital city of the U.S. state of Iowa. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, until it was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is also the county seat of Polk County. According to the 2000 census, the population of the... (More Info and Source)

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Des Moines Calendar of Events

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06 Jul First and Third Friday Practice Party Every First and Third Friday of each month, MADHAT hosts a Practice Party for students who wish to practice what they have be…

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01 Jun First and Third Friday Practice Party Every First and Third Friday of each month, MADHAT hosts a Practice Party for students who wish to practice what they have be…

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17 May Somewhere In Time: IGS Wedding Memories The Iowa Genealogical Society presents a one-of-a kind fundraising event as members display their heirloom family wedding gow…

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Des Moines Area News

Medical report says Zimmerman injured

A medical report by George Zimmerman's family doctor shows the neighborhood watch volunteer was diagnosed with a fractured nose, two black eyes and two lacerations on the back of the head after… Wed, 16 May 2012 09:16:50 GMT

Developers withdraw plans to build large hog confinement facility

Plans for a controversial hog lot have been canceled, and there's likely no chance of it ever being proposed again. Wed, 16 May 2012 03:14:30 GMT

Police investigate stabbing in fight between 2 students

Police in Clive investigate a stabbing between two students that prompted a nearby school's lockdown. Wed, 16 May 2012 01:09:03 GMT

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