Month: July 2011

Own a Piece of Ames History: Prairie Ark

Bert and Mary Adams Home to be auctioned on July 27 at 7 pm Posted by CC on July 17th, 2011 2:44 pm The City of Ames received ownership of the former home of the late Bert and Mary Adams, 1013 Adams St., after the death of Mary Adams. Her personal belongings were donated to… Read more »

Making Des Moines a Better Place

PI Board member Jim Boyt continues to help revitalize East Village Posted by CC on July 11th, 2011 2:14 pm There was a great article on longtime PI board member Jim Boyt in the Des Moines Register this past weekend. It speaks to the revitalization that has occurred in the East Village of downtown Des… Read more »

IDRC seeking Western Iowa host sites for Downtown Summit

2013 & 2014 Iowa Downtown Summit RFP Posted on July 5th, 2011 4:57 pm The Iowa Downtown Resource Center, Iowa Department of Economic Development is seeking Western Iowa host sites for the 2013 (August 27 & 28) and 2014 (August 26 & 27) Iowa Downtown Summits. Anticipated attendance is 225-275. Conference meeting and reception facilities… Read more »