We’re BACK!

After a brief hiatus, we’re back in business.  Keep your eyes open for several articles about everything from Brenton Plaza, to our series about what downtown residents love–maybe even a few surprises in there as well!

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Downtown Des Moines Blog Reminders

Just a few reminders!
Are you getting married soon, or do you want to get married?  Be sure to check out our friends at Des Moines Wedding Association.  They’re around to make your wedding plan a cinch!
Did you want to move into The Kirkwood?  I’m sure you know they’re full now, but they’ve opened up a [...]

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Pictures From This Weekend’s BBQ Festival

 

 

 

 

 

More photos below (lots more….)

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Downtown Des Moines Deserves Better

by Jo Hill

 
I’m wondering how other people liked the Fest? We went early in the day and there were not many people there and the music had not started just. Maybe, if we had gone later, we would have had a better time. As I told you, we wanted to try a [...]

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Quotes From Rib America Fest

Sounds like the big BBQ fest was a BOMB…..
Here’s a few quick quotes, I will have more stories and pictures up later!

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Famous At The Farmer’s Market

On my recent travels I found my way to a Chipotle, which is a restaurant just like Q’Doba or Panchero’s. I’m sure you know the drill–burrito’s served Subway style. To my knowledge Des Moines doesn’t have any Chipotle’s yet, but I could be wrong about that too.
Anywho, I sat down at my table, [...]

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uni-Q-ue Event Coming Downtown

Friday June 20.
Details Here!

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Geneaology At The State Historical Building And Lunch At Baratta’s

By Jo Hill

Well, we went back to the Historical Building, but this time we decided to visit the Genealogical Department.

Anyone interested in Family history will enjoy a trip there. As we looked for information on our families we looked around and saw several people working there. One was doing research on Iowa Senates, [...]

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Rib America Fest Rundown

The big (and manly) BBQ fest has finally come into town, and our friends at the Des Moines Register have been so kind as to write up a full run-down of the weekend for us.

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Brown Camp Lofts Unit 217

Wow, what a view!
Make all your friends jealous with this wonderful corner unit.  Located in the historic Brown Camp building. Spacious floorplan boasts over 1700 sq feet.  Large kitchen with built in bar is perfect for entertaining.  Original hardwood floors, exposed brick and all the charm and uniqueness that a loft should have.  Walk in [...]

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