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Oktoberfest Fun for the Whole Family in Des Moines
It’s hard to resist the fun that comes each year with Oktoberfest — German food, games, music, dancing, lederhosen, and some of the best beer around! Oktoberfest is one of the biggest annual events in Germany, celebrated from the end of September through the first Sunday in October (September 21 – October 6, 2024). But with all the German history right here in Central Iowa, it’s a fun occasion to celebrate in Des Moines, too.
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60 vendors, 30 countries represented at 20th Des Moines' World Food & Music Festival underway
DES MOINES, Iowa — The World Food & Music Festival is back in downtown Des Moines for its 20th year. With 60 vendors bringing food from across 30 different countries, there's plenty of food to try. Gloria Henriquez, the owner of Tullpa, said the festival is a great chance...
The Southern Iowa Fair has gone to the dogs…
4-H & FFA members prepared all year long to showcase their dogs. They would meet at the fairgrounds on Monday evenings to allow their dogs a chance to practice. Monday night storms moved the Dog show to Tuesday July 16th at the Southern Iowa Fair. Exhibitors showed their dogs obedience, agility, and handling skills. The judges were Bobbi Ammons and Megan Royer. The 4-H Dog Exhibitors were “paws-itively” amazing and deserve a “round of A-Paws.” Prizes and ribbons are as follows:
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Food & Music Festival, artisan fair, Wizarding Express 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. 23-25 Friday, Aug. 23. World Food & Music Festival, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, 1330...
Casey's waffle sandwich is back and Des Moines stores are getting it before anyone else.
People living in Des Moines will have the chance to try one of the most requested Casey's breakfast items before anyone else. In honor of National Waffle Day, Casey's is bringing back the Ultimate Waffle Breakfast Sandwich for a limited time, and Casey's stores in the Des Moines metro get to try...
Get a taste of African culture
Doro wat is an African dish using a slow-cooking process similar to Jamaican jerk chicken. (Photo: Ministry of Curry) Raymond Abwe visited a lot of heritage festivals when he first moved to Des Moines from Tanzania nine years ago. It was a great way for him to learn more about his new home and the diverse mix of cultures represented in it.
First Topgolf in Iowa to Open on Sept. 6
Dallas — Modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will open its first venue in Iowa, Topgolf Des Moines, on Sept. 6. This is Topgolf’s 101st global outdoor venue. Located at 7655 Mills Civic Pkwy. within the West Des Moines city limits, the new venue will feature 72 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays spanning two levels. Each bay will have lounge-type furniture or high-top tables. It will be equipped with Topgolf’s Toptracer technology, which traces each golf ball’s flight path, distance and other cool metrics.
What they’re checking out: Week of Aug. 23
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card and all its benefits at dmpl.org/get-carded.
Because you can cancan! See 'Moulin Rouge' cast teach the Des Moines mayor how to cancan:
Do you know the French cancan? Mayor Connie Boesen does now. "Moulin Rouge" has a tour stop at the Des Moines Civic Center this summer and ensemble member Stefanie Renee Salyers taught Mayor Connie Boesen the famous dance. ...
Movie Review: 'The Killer'
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two remakes of classic films, one thirty-years old and one thirty-five years old, were released this weekend:The Crow (1994) and The Killer (1989). In honor of the memory of the great Brandon Lee, I decided to forgo seeing the former, but I was curious enough about the latter to give it a shot.
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