11am Suzanna De Baca - Poet/Writer, leads the Poetry Palooza events here in Des Moines, works as a writer for Business Publications with a weekly column, as well as freelance work for dsm Magazine.

• noon lunch catered by Baratta’s
  Wedge Salad with Cherry Tomatos and Blue Cheese Dressing, Bread and Butter

• Pollo Penne: Diced chicken breast, fresh tomatoes, and sautéed mushrooms, with a light pesto cream sauce.

• Vegetarian Pasta Primavera: With fresh green peppers, roasted red peppers and sautéed mushrooms and served with pesto cream.

• Pumpkin Spice Bars

1pm Brian Mulcahy - CEO of DSM Airport