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A second location for coal-fired pizza from Brooklyn opened in the Des Moines metro on Friday. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria debuted at West Glen Town Center in the former Club Envy space. Zach Baldwin said he first tasted Grimaldi’s pizza in New York City and really liked it. Then he ate Grimaldi’s again in Arizona, and he said the quality and taste were th...

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Anne Nizzi Clark is a marketing executive who is the mother of college basketball great Caitlin Clark. Clark is married to Brent Clark, an executive with an agricultural products supply company. They have three children together; Caitlin’s brothers are also college athletes. Caitlin Clark is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball hi...

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Iowa women's basketball standout guard Caitlin Clark inked an exclusive multi-year partnership with Panini America, the company announced Wednesday. This deal marks the company's first exclusive contract with a female athlete, covering trading cards and autographed memorabilia.  Clark's groundbreaking achievements on the court, including becoming t...

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If someone is looking for great Italian food in Iowa, it’s not hard to find a candidate! The land of pasta, tiramisu, and parmigiana has definitely exported many of its classics over to the U.S., and we’ve embraced it! But with so many options, it can be hard to find the right one – but going to a long-time family-owned joint rarely steers us wrong...

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Dig into Brooklyn-style pizza when Grimaldi’s Pizzeria comes to West Des Moines. The pizzeria chain that originated in New York announced in a news release that it will open in West Glen Town Center in the former Club Envy and dueling pianos bar Blue Moon space at 5485 Mills Civic Pkwy. in West Des Moines. Grimaldi’s announced its expansion to Iowa...

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A fashion event to remember. Social Club and Non Profit Organization, Italian American Women of Iowa will be showcasing their first Italian American Fashion Show, ‘Moda Italiana Fashion Show’, on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Allora in the Krause Gateway Center 1459 Grand Ave, Des Moines. Apparel for the show includes vintage dresses and scarves t...

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A campaign to raise between $5 million and $8 million to renovate the new home of the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa will be launched this fall, a goal supporters say is “very doable.” “I’ve raised money for things a lot harder than this will be,” said Jeff Lamberti, chair of the group’s board of governors. “What we are trying to do is cr...

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Central Iowans are lucky to have so many Italian restaurants sprinkled throughout the metro making their versions of cavatelli, gnocchi, chicken Parm, and saltimbocca. Diners can find pricey restaurants meant for a special occasion or inexpensive standbys that can become part of a weekly dinner routine. Family establishments and newcomers alike mak...

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Sad news for fans of The Old Spaghetti Works in Des Moines. The 45-year-old restaurant on Court Avenue permanently closed after business on Monday night. “Spaghetti Works will be closing its door permanently March 27, 2023,” a sign on the front door stated in all caps on Tuesday morning. “We appreciate the business and the regulars we all have gott...

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Saturday, March 4, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CST. A.H. Blank Golf Course 808 County Line Road Des Moines, IA 50320. La Festa della Donna Day, also known as International Women's Day, is celebrated in March annually in the United States and in Italy. IAWI will be celebrating this day for all Italian American ladies and for our future generations with...

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