Due to circumstances, the topic for the Iowa Files scheduled for Sunday, February 9 has changed. WDMHS Executive Director Gale Brubaker will talk about the immigrant and refugee history of West Des Moines. She’ll be highlighting a part of our community’s
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Studies show volunteering can reduce stress, help you learn new skills, advance your professional career PLUS you’re having a tremendous positive impact on your community!
The West Des Moines Historical Society has LOADS of volunteer opportunities of all sorts, from gardening, inventory, blogging, event planning and day of help, and many opportunities are appropriate for families.
We’ll explore the opportunties and see if anything matches with your time and talents at volunteer orientation
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What will be your legacy? Whether your passion lies in preservation, education or nature, the West Des Moines Historical Society has opportunities for you to cement your legacy through our programs. Learn more at an open house Thursday, October 24, take a tour
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Saturday, October 5
9am-Noon
History comes to life on this tour. Registrants will visit Huston and Jordan
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Find out more details about this unique public/private/non profit partnership which will bring history and nature together in an amazing setting, please join representatives from the City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Historical Society at the kickoff of the 6th Iowa Files series Sunday, September 8 at the West Des Moines Library. There will be a panel presentation featuring the history of this almost 30 acre nature sanctuary and a sneak peek at site plans!
West Des Moines Historical
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