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West Des Moines indoor waterpark project plans moving forward
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A new West Des Moines attraction featuring an indoor waterpark took another step forward this week. The “Grand Experience” project has gained the approval of the West Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission. The idea for the half-billion-dollar entertainment and commercial development was introduced nearly two years ago. Developer Jim […]
Iowa Zoo Facing Cruelty Allegations After the Death of a Shark
An Iowa aquarium is facing calls to shut down after it euthanized a shark that bit an employee this week. The Des Moines Register reports that Blue Zoo, a for-profit aquarium, opened in May in the Villages at Jordan Creek Town Center. The euthanized shark is reportedly the second animal to die at the facility since it opened, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Register reports that the Humane Society of the United States is calling for an investigation and for Blue Zoo to close.
Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Des Moines to celebrate Folds of Honor
DES MOINES, Iowa — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will be visiting the Iowa State Fair this year to celebrate 14 years of partnership with Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled veterans and first responders. This comes as the horses have embarked...
Backyard chicken flocks could be seeing some new restrictions, flock owners are frustrated
DES MOINES, Iowa — There's some cooped up anger surrounding a possible new city ordinance. The Des Moines City Council proposed new restrictions on backyard chicken flocks Monday, which would ban roosters and shrink the number of allowed hens from the limit it currently sits at of 30, down to 12.
Des Moines' iconic cow sculptures get a new coat of paint
Annie and Eric have been sanded and repainted just in time to welcome visitors to the Iowa State Fair, which starts Aug. 8.Catch up quick: The iconic fiberglass cow sculptures are the mascots of Anderson Erickson Dairy and the informal ambassadors of Des Moines' fairgrounds neighborhoods.Annie, who is 14 feet tall and weighs around 2,500 pounds, has been in place since 1966.Her calf, Eric, is just under 6 feet tall and joined her in 1977.The intrigue: A "cow caper" in 2007 ended in a stolen Eric and a damaged Annie.Police soon after located the stolen sculpture and both were restored.
Polk County K-9 to receive new body armor in memory of fallen DMPD K-9
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Polk County K-9 now has its own body armor, thanks to a donation in memory of a Des Moines police K-9. K-9 Bax received the present from a nonprofit group whose mission is to protect K-9s. Vested Interest in K-9s is giving the department a protective vest for Bax. It will be embroidered with "In Memory of K-9 Hobbs."
Chinese restaurant specializing in barbecue duck, pork closes 'temporarily' July 29
After 22 years on Second Avenue in Des Moines, a Chinese restaurant “temporarily” closes July 29. Le’s Chinese Bar-B-Que closes, taking its Chinese and Vietnamese specialties with it. But fans of the restaurant can breathe easy; the owners are looking for a new space. Owners Tri Le and his wife Julie moved to Des Moines from Vietnam in 1992 and opened their Chinese restaurant in 2002. Second Avenue is now under construction with lane shifts. The...
Iowa State Fair launches first ever farmers market this year
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair may be known for its fried food, but some fresher options are coming this year with their new All-Iowa Fair View Farmers Market. A spokesperson for the Iowa State Fair said it is starting small for the first year, with five vendors in total. Each vendor gets […]
Sweet Deal Pagliai’s Pizza
Get $50 in gift certificates to Pagliai’s Pizza in Johnston for only 25 bucks!. Fresh, hand-crafted dough made from scratch following a secret family recipe!. Sausage and beef prepared on site with their very own spice blend for the ultra-premium old school quality pizza!. Full menu including daily specials,...
Veterinarian advice for pet owners as temperatures rise
DES MOINES, Iowa- With temperatures rising this weekend, experts are warning people to look out for their furry friends. “As it’s getting warmer out, it’s uncomfortable for us to be outside. So, all that hair on dogs, cats, whatever animal, it can really start feeling that,” said Dr. Taylor Malloy is the Medical Director at […]
5 artists selected for installations in new airport terminal
The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and the Des Moines Airport Authority have announced the five artists chosen to create art installations throughout the new terminal at Des Moines International Airport. The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation initiated a $4 million fundraising effort in late 2023 to support...
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Escaramuza charra Quetzalli's growth and impact across the globe
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — In the last three years, one of Des Moines escaramuza charra teams has already reached international success. Most recently, being featured in National Geographic. Quetzalli, made up of eight women and a few alternates, compete charrería: a Mexican rodeo where charros and escaramuza perform a...
Where you can find new foods at 2024 Iowa State Fair — and what they cost
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa State Fair is among the largest events in the state, with more than1 million people visiting the fairgrounds on Des Moines' east side every August. One of the biggest draws each year is the food — everything from traditional fair favorites like corn...
Prominent Black creatives to discuss growing up in Iowa at the Des Moines Art Center
Three high-profile Iowa natives will be in conversation this Sunday at the Des Moines Art Center. Artist b. Robert Moore and artist-activist Jordan Weber will join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The 1619 Project, Nikole Hannah-Jones. The evening sees the three come together to talk about growing up in the predominately white state of Iowa, with a discussion that touches on their “…pursuits to bring wider and more nuanced stories of our American history to the forefront.”
The Greenleaf Center and Tito’s Handmade Vodka team up to enhance Des Moines Community Garden
Love, Tito’s, the philanthropic heart of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, is working to support The Greenleaf Center as part of the Love, Tito’s Block to Block program. The Greenleaf Center is a nonprofit whose mission is to cultivate a space for Des Moines Parks Area neighbors and friends to gather and grow fresh produce.
Death Bloom underway at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
DES MOINES, Iowa- The flowers on the agave ovatifolia at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are officially opening. Around a month ago, we first introduced you to the death bloom. This agave takes around 10-15 years to bloom and when it does, it puts on a show. It’s 15-foot...
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