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Your doughnut fix may have to wait: Structure fire closes Krispy Kreme in Clive
A structure fire Saturday night at the Krispy Kreme store in Clive caused severe smoke damage throughout the building, prompting what's expected to be an extended closure, according to a news release from the Clive Fire Department. The Clive store provides doughnuts to the two other metro Krispy Kreme stores,...
Italian restaurant turned sports bar closes in West Des Moines
Dino’s Bar & Grill, the West Des Moines Italian restaurant that changed into a sports bar last year, closed. The restaurant sits in a strip mall with neighboring outposts such as Chicken Coop and Chowrastha Indian Grill & Eatery. The restaurant originally opened in June 2016 in the former...
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 wen it does, it puts on a show. It’s 15-foot stem sprouted around two months […]
Centennial Park's main playground gets new equipment and more shade in Waukee this fall
Waukee plans to upgrade the main playground at one of its larger parks this fall to appeal to more children and provide additional shade. Waukee City Council members unanimously approved a nearly $650,000 quote for the purchase of playground equipment, surfacing and other site amenities for Centennial Park's nearly 25-year-old central playground on July 15.
Live in a horse lover’s dream home for $1.8 million in Southwestern Hills
A rare opportunity for equestrian enthusiasts to sustain their passion within the Des Moines city limits is listed for sale at $1.8 million in the Southwestern Hills neighborhood. Described by Realtor Sara Hopkins as the “best of both worlds,” the 2,405-square-foot home at 3110 Stanton Ave. in Des Moines sits...
Update on Bruce, the Rescued Iowa Carriage Horse
Many moons ago, my friend Coby lived on a horse farm where they kept some very large horses. I recall needing a step ladder, with many steps, just to climb onto one of these majestic creatures. Each year, around the holidays (sometimes Thanksgiving, sometimes Christmas) Coby’s dad would harness up a magnificent horse named Zeus to pull a beautiful carriage through the streets, whenever the conditions were right. I remember someone once asked Mr. W about using his horses for regular carriage rides. With a stern look, he explained that many horses used for such purposes are often overworked, left standing on hot pavement, and not treated well. I'm sure his horses lived much better than most of us. He may have liked them better too.
Greater Des Moines Band Concert Happening in Perry Monday
A concert is set to take place in the Perry community on Monday. The Greater Des Moines Band is hosting an outdoor concert at the Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus, 1300 28th Street, in Perry. According to the band, the event is free and is happening in the east parking loop at the Eden Acres Campus.
Inaugural Pollinator Palooza Set for Friday at Brenton Arboretum
The Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center is inviting the public to an inaugural event coming up on Friday. The arboretum is collaborating with the Blank Park Zoo to celebrate pollinators as well as conservation and the outdoor world to bring Pollinator Palooza. Arboretum Executive Director Melissa Burdick gives a glimpse of the details Friday’s program entails.
Music on a mission, Girls Rock! Des Moines embraces the creative process
DES MOINES, Iowa — Inclusivity and community took center stage Sunday night at Skateland, thanks to a summer camp giving local youth a voice. Girls Rock! Des Moines has been providing a safe space for marginalized kids and teens to step into the spotlight for 11 years. Their youth summer camp is just one of many programs they offer allowing campers to learn about music and themselves.
George the Chili King: Iowa Time Machine July 21, 1933
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On July 21, 1933, George “The Chili King” Karaidos Jr. was born. The steward of one of Iowa’s most iconic restaurants, George the Chili King thrived as an intergenerational restaurant for a long reign in Des Moines. George Karaidos Sr. arrived in...
Explore the World of Dungeons & Dragons with Perry Library
The Perry Public Library is giving an opportunity to people to discover the world of Dungeons and Dragons, with a fun program happening tomorrow. This summer, the library is engaging in the mythical world, extending an invitation to any interested participants. According to the Adult Services Librarian Mindy Farmer, people will join D&D Enthusiast Alex to take part in a new adventure.
Movie Review: 'Oddity'
DES MOINES, Iowa — With the amount of horror offerings this summer, you’d think it was Halloween season already (I wish!). While some have failed to hit their marks—The Watchers and The Exorcism, just to name the couple stinkers I actually viewed—most have been very good. With just under half the season to go, we still have more to come, including one of my most anticipated: Alien: Romulus.
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