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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.
Animal Hoax
A nationwide hoax was perpetrated regarding the mating of dogs and cats, supposedly producing &ls...... read more
First Complete Timber Frame House in Des Moines
Dr. Francis Grimmel built the first complete timber frame house in Des Moines. He completed...... read more
