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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.
Phickens
A phicken is a cross between a ringneck pheasant and a chicken. Usually they are sterile, b...... read more
Des Moines Parks, First
The first public park in Des Moines was Greenwood Park. It was dedicated June 12, 1894.&nbs...... read more
First Law Officer in Des Moines Killed in the Line of Duty
Constable S.E. Logan was shot and killed on Monday March 7th, 1887at the Corner of 4th and Walnut...... read more
