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Worm eating contest draws crowd to Phantom Fall Fest
ANKENY, Iowa — As part of Adventureland’s Phantom Fall Fest, partakers and spectators gathered Saturday for the Phantom’s Worm Eating Contest. People lined up for a chance to partake but only the first 10 guests in line got the grub. The contest was simple, the first person to eat 10 meal worms wins. Michael Lusky, […]
The Best Tacos in Iowa Can Be Found at a Food Truck
Today is the ULTIMATE "Taco Tuesday." Happy National Taco Day!. To celebrate National Taco Day, Yelp has released a list of the best taco joints in all 50 states. Here in Iowa, the winner is Flame The Taqueria in Johnston! Flame the Taqueria's main location is at 5765 Merle Hay Road, but there is also a restaurant at 103 Main St SE in Bondurant, Flame Cantina in Ankeny, and a food truck that travels around the area.
Waukee Target announces grand opening
WAUKEE, Iowa — Waukee Target fans can take a deep sigh of relief now that the opening date for the city's first location was announced Thursday. The store, which is the 22nd location in Iowa, will have its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 13 and will be located at 900 SE Laurel St.
Haunted houses and other spooky things to do in the metro this fall
DES MOINES, Iowa — As spooky season descends on the Des Moines metro, haunted houses and other attractions will begin their reign of terror. Be sure to check out what we've gathered so you can have a fantastic fall: a spook-tastic season, if you will. Nightmare at Jordan Creek...
Des Moines Ice Cream Parlor Honors Pop Star Chappell Roan with New Flavors
Most artists wish they could captivate the masses in record-time like Chappell Roan. The 26-year-old Missouri native has a phenomenal thing going right now, and an ice cream parlor in Iowa not only took note, but honored her in a delicious way. Chappell Roan's musical styling has been compared to...
4 Halloween pop-up bars to check out in Des Moines
It's time to don your costumes — Halloween is almost here, and bars and restaurants around the metro are serving spooky surprises to commemorate the season.Driving the news: Your typical haunts are featuring fun twists on their decor and menus through Nov. 2.🍺 Exile: The Des Moines brewery is hosting The Haunting, with Halloween drinks, dishes and decor on the top and bottom levels. Special events throughout the month include "Drinks with Dracula" and a costumed "Beggar's Brunch."Reservations here.💀 Good News, Darling: The downtown speakeasy is serving its "Disturb" menu this month and offering eyebrow-raising cocktails like "Dead!" — a tequila drink with mole, white chocolate, ancho and ... chicken fat wash.Opens at 7pm, Wednesday-Saturday.😈 Nightmare on Ingersoll and Nightmare at Jordan Creek: The Station is hosting Halloween pop-ups at its Des Moines location, as well as its new temporary space at Jordan Creek mall. Both offer specialty drinks and fun events throughout the month like "Beetlejuice" trivia.Reservations available at Ingersoll and Jordan Creek.🍸 The Republic on Grand: The Wicked Heights rooftop Halloween pop-up includes specialty cocktails and a costume party Oct. 26.No reservations needed. 3-10pm Monday-Thursday, 2pm-midnight Friday-Saturday, 3-10pm Sunday.
The Cowboy Junkies play Des Moines Thursday
Cowboy Junkies play Hoyt Sherman Place Theater Thursday. Catch up fast: They're an alternative country and folk rock band from Canada and have recorded dozens of albums since they formed in 1985. Band member Michael Timmins answered a few of our metro-related questions via e-mail before their DSM arrival. Q:...
Urbandale city council approves first reading of new leash ordinance
URBANDALE, Iowa — The city of Urbandale is moving forward with a new leash ordinance. The proposal would require pet owners to have their dogs on a leash no more than six feet long. Right now, dogs can be off leash if they heel to the owner’s commands. Urbandale police say the requirement makes enforcement […]
Gabe on the Go: A fall escape at Wilson’s Orchard and Farm
CUMMING, Iowa — While the weather hasn’t felt much like fall, fall activities are in full swing at Wilson’s Orchard and Farm in Cumming. The orchard opened its Des Moines metro location in April of 2024 and is already becoming a popular spot, especially on weekends. So far this year, visitors have been able to […]
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