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For over the past 60 years the Reference Department of the Des Moines Public Library has kept a card file of answers that were difficult to find and likely to be requested again. Because you never know when you'll need to know which Iowa town published the first advertising calendar! Oh, and we'll be adding new stuff too - check back often.
African-Americans, First Iowa Judge
Luther T. Glanton Jr. was the first African-American Judge in Iowa
First sections of I-235 opened
The first section of I-235 to be opened was a 1/2 mile strip between Cottage Grove Avenue and Keo...... read more
Oldest Bridge in Des Moines
The Douglas Avenue Bridge is the oldest bridge in Des Moines. It was built in 1895 for $1,000 by ...... read more
