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Gabe On the Go: Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
CARLISLE, Iowa — Walking around Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park, you’d have no idea you’re in the middle of what used to be a coal mine. What now makes up the Banner Lakes was a coal mine around a hundred years ago in the 1930s. The land was purchased by the state in the […]
This late-night food truck is the go-to for Des Moines' restaurant workers
Late-night eats in Des Moines are scarce, but a creative food truck is filling that gap by only serving customers after 9pm. Why it matters: 2nd Ave. Sandwich food truck at Beechwood Lounge has become a go-to spot for Des Moines' restaurant staff when they clock out. State of play:...
Iowa’s Best ‘Date Night’ Restaurant Has Over 100 Different Martinis
Planning at date night? There's an upscale martini bar that you may want to check out!. According to an article from Love Food, the Stuffed Olive in Des Moines is the best place in Iowa for a date night. The article reads:. "Sharing a few tapas dishes is a great...
Des Moines airport to temporarily close entrance during peak travel hours. Here's when
Des Moines International Airport will temporarily close its main entrance Tuesday and early Wednesday because of construction on Fleur Drive, rerouting traffic to Leland Avenue south of the terminal. The entrance will be closed from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m., meaning there could be delays for people traveling to or from the airport...
Who serves the best fried chicken in Iowa? See what the reviews on Yelp say
Whether it is by the bucket or on a sandwich, very few people can resist the comfort of fried chicken. According to Market Research Future, the global fried chicken takeout market is projected to hit $8.25 billion by 2025, with the U.S. accounting for almost a third of the market share. ...
Des Moines lands an alternative radio station, hitting airwaves with favorites, Iowa music
MTV launched on Aug. 1, 1981, playing “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles just after midnight. On Thursday, just after midnight, a new alternative station took over the airwaves, kicking off its new era with "Capricorn" by Vampire Weekend, who just played Hinterland in early August. The alternative music station...
Water Buffalo That Had Been on the Loose to Live at Iowa Farm Sanctuary
(Iowa) --The water buffalo that had been on the loose in the eastern side of the Des Moines metro until earlier this week will live at the Iowa Farm Sanctuary. After days roaming, the water buffalo, named PHill by those on social media, was captured Wednesday and sent to the Iowa State University Large Animal Clinic for veterinary care. The water buffalo's owner signed custody of the animal over to the Des Moines Police Department, who have since turned PHill over to the Iowa Farm Sanctuary.
Carousel Theatre Earns Honors at Cloris Awards
Elise Cameron with Carousel Theatre in Indianola was honored for her performance in “Urinetown” at the annual Cloris Awards as announced earlier this week. Carousel Theatre was nominated for nine total awards, and Alex Lindsley with Carousel tells KNIA News Urinetown is a musical that takes place in a city with a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, which has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets.
Flames rise at Des Moines airport as safety crew conducts once-every-3-years drill
Des Moines International Airport prepared for the worst Thursday as its rescue and firefighting team completed a series of safety drills simulating an aircraft accident. The Federal Aviation Administration requires the airport to conduct the exercise every three years, coordinating emergency services and putting out controlled fires. ...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Multicultural festivals, plant yoga, Yung Gravy and more
DES MOINES, Iowa — Looking for something to do this weekend? Or, want to try out a new place to grab a bite to eat?. Check out these events and activities happening across the metro, Aug. 2-4 Previous video above: Valley Junction's untold history now on display. Friday, Aug....
20 Cats Rescued From A Van During Extreme Heat In Mason City
(Des Moines, IA) -- Emergency responders rescued 29 cats trapped in a van under extreme heat conditions. The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, along with local police, discovered the cats without food, water, or proper ventilation. This low air led to dangerously high ammonia levels in the vehicle. Two cats were found with severe neck wounds and several others had raspatory and eye infections.
Passing the torch and keeping it in the family
Linda Blair recently retired as CEO of Tasty Tacos. (Photo by Wezz De La Rosa / Hola Iowa) Sixty-two years ago, Antonia Mosqueda and her husband Richard took a family recipe for a flour taco and turned it into a Des Moines institution. Tasty Tacos is often the most missed restaurant when Central Iowans move away, and their first stop once landing back in the city.
Actor Bill Daily: Iowa Time Machine August 30, 1927
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On August 30, 1927, William Edward (Bill) Daily was born in Des Moines, Iowa. The star actor and comedian most famous for his role as Major Roger Healey on “I Dream of Jeannie” also wowed audiences as Howard Borden on “The Bob Newhart Show” and in many other roles.
Book by Ruth Harkin publishes in September
Many Iowans may not know that Ruth Harkin was first elected to public office before her husband, former Sen. Tom Harkin. Ruth Harkin was the first woman to become the Story County attorney, and she worked to bring more women into the profession. Her new book, “When My Husband Ran for President and Other Short Stories,” will be published in September. In it, Ruth Harkin explores her early life, children, the women’s movement and careers, culminating in her and her husband founding the Harkin Institute and the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University. The book launch event is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 5 and will include remarks from Ruth Harkin and former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Marsha Ternus in the auditorium at the Tom and Ruth Harkin Center, 2800 University Ave. in Des Moines.
IPR Brings 24-Hour Alternative to FM in Des Moines
Iowa Public Radio has switched two broadcast signals to the 24-hour version of its Alternative service, which was previously only available online. Studio One began airing on KKSO/88.9 (Mitchellville) and K231DI/94.1 (Des Moines) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Host Cece Mitchell announced the news at the beginning of her show the night before:
This weekend in Iowa: Hancher’s fall welcome concert, Des Moines Symphony does Billy Joel and more
It’s the first full week of classes for most schools and universities throughout the state. What better way to celebrate the return of busy work week schedules than to dive into the semester’s first Weekender proper? Thursday evening, Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City is throwing a free fall welcome concert with Cory Wong, Dawes and Reyna Tropical. The following day, at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park, the Des Moines Symphony is hosting their own free performance with Movin’ Out Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh. At the Raccoon Motel in Davenport, frequent viral TikTok star Carter Vail (and creator of such gems as this ode to the dirtman) gets serious on his tour stop supporting his latest LP 100 Cowboys. Check out the rest of the weekender for more music and details on an anniversary celebration at The ARTery in Rock Island.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Des Moines Performing Arts
Another season comes to a close at Des Moines Performing Arts, and they are going out with a big spectacle. On Tuesday, the tour of "Moulin Rouge" opened at the Civic Center for a two-week run. Having seen the show in New York in the summer of 2022, I was looking forward to seeing this show again and seeing how the show was reimagined for the tour. While I loved the impressiveness of the show on Broadway, I wondered if they could recapture that magic on the tour. Were they able to recapture that magic? Continue reading to find out.
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