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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.

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Merle Hay Mall Statue


There was a statue in Merle Hay Mall of a nude angel riding a tricycle.  "Up ...... read more

Des Moines - History 103

Des Moines, City Motto


Des Moines currently has no official motto, none sanctioned by city government.  The city ha...... read more

Des Moines - History 58

Merle Hay Mall Statue


There was a statue in Merle Hay Mall of a nude angel riding a tricycle.  "Up ...... read more

Art 30

Ruby Holton, Mayor of Des Moines


Ruby Holton was the first woman to serve a full term as Mayor of Des Moines.  She was mayor ...... read more

Mayors 29

P.E.O. International Anthem


The anthem is sung like this:  Sing the first verse of "God Save Our Queen". ...... read more

Music 21
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