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on October 14, 2020October 14, 2020house

White House experts advise against Des Moines gatherings of more than 25. Trump plans a rally in Des Moines for 10,000.

White House coronavirus experts have said central Iowa social gatherings should be limited to 25 people, but President Trump won’t be heeding that advice at his rally Wednesday at the Des Moines International Airport.

Trump proclaims he is healthy after COVID-19 and he’ll ‘kiss everyone’ in crowd at rally

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The White House task force’s latest report, dated Oct. 4, classifies the Des Moines area and Polk County as being in a “yellow zone” for transmission of the virus. The federal experts previously advised state officials that gatherings in “yellow zones” should be limited to 25 or fewer people.

The president has resumed campaign rallies this week, after revealing Oct. 2 that he had come down with COVID-19. Trump was hospitalized for three days and received experimental treatments that he says helped him make a quick recovery. His doctor said this week that he is no

on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020garden

Just in time for winter, indoor exhibits at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden to reopen

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Just in time to provide an escape from the dead leaves and chilly winds of winter, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is set to reopen its conservatory to the public for the first time since closing in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 80-foot-tall geodesic dome, a landmark for travelers crossing the Des Moines River on Interstate 235, is home to a tropical garden featuring everything from delicate orchids to towering palms.

The building, which also houses the Gardeners Show House, Garden Shop and an art exhibit, will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning Wednesday. The Trellis Cafe is also open for limited hours.

Kelly Reilly, director of marketing for the gardens, said the staff has taken its time to ensure it can reopen the conservatory safely.

“That was the first date that we had the right protocols,

on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020interior

“Grandmaster of the white interior” Jan des Bouvrie dies aged 78

Gallery: These 7 friends built a house so they could grow old together (Lovemoney)

a bench in front of a house: Many of us daydream about our perfect forever home, but did you ever picture yourself growing old with your closest pals? These seven best friends made a promise to enjoy their retirement together so they created a home that they – and their families – could share for the later years of their lives. Click or scroll through as we take a look back at their remarkable journey...

Dutch celebrity designer Jan des Bouvrie, known for creating the iconic Cube sofa and introducing white, minimalist interiors to the Netherlands, has passed away at the age of 78 after a multi-year battle with colon cancer.

He died on Sunday, 4 October, in his hometown of Naarden, surrounded by his children and his wife and collaborator Monique des Bouvrie.

The designer, who celebrated 50 years of working in the industry last year, created furniture, interior and architectural designs as well as hosting Dutch interiors show TV Woonmagazine until 2003.

Des Bouvrie was a well-known media personality and society figure in Holland and designed a number of residences in the Gooi area, known for housing the wealthy and famous.

At the same time, he prided himself in designing both “for rich and poor”,

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