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In the tradition of iconic public buildings, the State Historical Building has served the people of Iowa for 25 years as a forum for cultural and civic engagement, a hub for hands-on education, and a one-of-a-kind destination for visitors and citizens alike to interact with the stories of Iowa. It has welcomed presidents and politicians, advocates and enthusiasts, and learners of all ages as the home to more than 100,000 artifacts in the collections of the State Historical Museum, which traces its roots to the basement of the State Capitol 120 years ago. Join us as we celebrate these Iowa milestones and turn the page on the next 25 years for the State Historical Building.

 

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Contact for sponsors and tickets:
(515) 281-7471
HistoricalGala@iowa.gov

Evening at a Glance Announcements Sponsors
State Historical Building 25th Anniversary Gala
View Photos from the Gala

25th Anniversary Gala

HONORARY CHAIRS
Governor Terry Branstad and First Lady Chris Branstad
Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Mr. Kevin Reynolds

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2012
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

State Historical Building
600 East Locust, Des Moines, Iowa

HOLIDAY COCKTAIL ATTIRE

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Individual Gala Tickets are $100 per person or $75 per young professional

Tickets include Iowa food stations and desserts, wine and beer, entertainment,
valet service and coat check. Cash bar for cocktails.

Gala Sponsorships are available
For more information on Gala Sponsorships or to purchase tickets,
please contact the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs at
(515) 281-7471 or HistoricalGala@iowa.gov

Contributions may be made payable to the
Iowa Historical Foundation, DCA 25th Anniversary Gala

Proceeds from this Gala will help underwrite
State Historical Museum of Iowa exhibits

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EVENING AT A GLANCE

6:00 - 7:00 PM (Gala Presenting Sponsorship Required)
VIP reception and collections vault tour with Governor Terry Branstad and First Lady Chris
Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Mr. Kevin Reynolds, featuring Iowa harpist Mary Foss

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Gala registration, passed hors d’oeuvres and wine, Iowa food and beverage stations and
performances by Iowa entertainers including the Hot Club of Des Moines, Flying Pig Fiddle & Banjo, Gabriel Lueders, and Van Holmgren

8:00 PM
Remarks by Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
Special performance by Simon Estes

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Late night food stations, dancing and live music by Decoy

Valet service will be available on the Locust Street entrance under the Portico. Self-service parking is available in the East Grand and Pennsylvania Avenue Ramp located across from the State Historical Building.

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Governor Terry Brandstad with First Lady Chris Brandstad at opening dedication of State Historical Building on Dec. 14, 1987
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad with First Lady Chris Branstad at the opening
dedication of the State Historical Building on Dec. 14, 1987.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please check back regularly for updates and announcements about the State Historical Building 25th Anniversary.

Gala Menu

Governor Terry Branstad Press Conference - 12/3/2012

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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs recognizes the following generous sponsors and partners for their support. Proceeds from this Gala will help underwrite State Historical Museum of Iowa exhibits.

GALA PRESENTING SPONSORS

Frantz Hobart Management Services Hy-Vee John Deere
MidAmerican Energy MUSCO Lighting

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LEGACY SPONSORS

Iowa State University
Prairie Meadows The University of Iowa
Mediacom

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HERITAGE SPONSORS

Alliant Energy Doll Craft Dupont Pioneer Knapp Properties
Meredith Nelson Construction & Development West Bank

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HISTORIC SPONSORS

Ameristar. AVIVA Bankers Trust
EMC Insurance Companies Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives The Private Bank
Reynolds and Reynolds University of Northern Iowa The World Food Prize
Wild Rose Casino & Resort Hubbell, Ruan, and Vincent

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CULTURAL SPONSORS

Baker Electric, Inc.
Governor Terry Branstad and First Lady Chris Branstad
Casey’s General Stores
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Mary and Peter Cownie 
Paul and Joyce Dennison
D.M. Kelly & Co.
Feed Energy
Greater Des Moines Partnership
International Transmission Company
InVision Architecture, LTD
Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Orthodontic Solutions
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.
The Principal Financial Group
R.E. Properties
United Equipment Accessories

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MEDIA SPONSOR

Business Publications Corporation Inc.

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GALA PARTNERS

Action Print Baratta's Boesen The Florist Doll Craft
Fresk Interactive Solutions Keck Parking Kesling Photography
Markey's Rental & Staging Stuart Alexander One Source Event Productions

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GALA FOOD PARTNERS

Café Baratta’s
Doll Distributing

 

Applishus
Beaverdale Confections
Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival
Caché Bake Shoppe
Crème Cupcake + Desserts
Crystal Clear Water
Iowa Pork Producers
La Quercia
Maid-Rite
Maytag Dairy
Oh Bacon, LLC
Reichert’s Dairy Air
Sweet Binney’s
Templeton Rye
Tiny But Mighty
Wells Blue Bunny

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25th Anniversary Gala Committee Volunteers
Emily Abbas
Dave Baitinger
Betsy Boesen
Connie Boesen
Sara Bonney
Mary Bontrager
Adrianne Branstad
Eric Branstad
Lauren Burt
Kevin Condon
Beth Coonan
Brandy Cunningham
Sally Dix
Lizzy Dixon
Julia Doll
Mark Doll
Nick Donovan
Kathy Fehrman
Barbara Filer
Meg Fitz
Katie Flippen
Daniel Garrett
Jodi Gehrts
Christine Hensley
MD Isley
Libby Jacobs
Brian Laurenzo
Shawna Lode
Captain Mark Logsdon
Jessica Maldonado
Lonie Mezera
John Mickelson
Kathy Murphy
Brooks Reynolds
Meredith Sillau
Lora Simpson
Julie Stewart
Hallie Still-Caris
Tiffany Tauscheck
Julie VandeHoef
Troy Vincent
Susan Voss
Katie Wengert
Rebecca Zoet

 

DCA Gala Committee
Mary Cownie
Peri Kaplan
Lisa Kent
Susan Kloewer
Chris Kramer
Jessica Rundlett