Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

Help the Greater Des Moines Partnership celebrate 125 years of Economic Development in Central Iowa with the launch of "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” Written by Dave Elbert, this beautiful, over-sized, soft-covered book produced in partnership with the Business Record and the Iowa History Center at Simpson College, will document the historic foundation of the Partnership, the community’s signature accomplishments, and the people who made them happen, as well as look to what the future holds. It is sure to make this landmark anniversary a reason for the entire community to celebrate.

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This event is part of the Wonder of Words Festival. The mission of the Wonder of Words Festival is to connect readers, writers, and publishers at events that celebrate reading and share the joy of lifelong learning. The Wonder of Words Festival is co-produced by the Downtown Community Alliance and the Des Moines Public Library. 2013 Festival sponsors currently include Prairie Meadows, BRAVO Greater Des Moines, The Conlin Family Foundation, Douglas and Deborah West, Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), the Des Moines Register, Humanities Iowa, and University of Iowa Press. Community partners include the Des Moines Public Library, Drake University, Des Moines Performing Arts, Des Moines Rotary, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, Grinnell College and the Iowa History Center at Simpson College. For more information, visit wonderofwordsfest.com