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Campers at Cherry Glen continue the Independence Day celebrations
POLK CITY, Iowa — The Fourth of July may be over, but the party is continuing for many people across Central Iowa. Trailers are packed in the Cherry Glen Campgrounds in Polk City, where campers will be continuing the celebration this weekend. Outside of the campgrounds, there will be fireworks displays across Central Iowa. Friday […]
Iowa is Home to Some of the Best Diners in the Country
When it comes to diners, Des Moines has some of the highest-rated in the nation!. Back in June, the website Upgraded Points published a list of the 'U.S. Cities With the Highest-Rated Diners.' Before we get to the results, here's how they came up with the rankings:. "To determine the...
Adult-only pool club opens in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new pool just for adults opened off of Hubbell Avenue near the Outlets of Des Moines on the Fourth of July. It’s called Broadway Beach House and it only allows entry to guests ages 21 and up. The club includes two bars, a...
Lil Wayne Performs “Rollin”, “Watch My Shoes” & More In Des Moines
Back on April 11th, Lil Wayne delivered a live concert at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Tunechi performed many of his hit records live at the show, such as “Mr. Carter“, “I’m Goin’ In“, “Uproar“, “Fireman“, “Money On My Mind“, “Drop The World“, “Let The Beat Build“, “John“, “Hustler Musik”, “Love Me“, “Lollipop“, “She Will“, “6 Foot 7 Foot“, “Wasted“, “Rollin’“, “Every Girl“, “Watch My Shoes“, “Pop That“, “HYFR“, and “The Motto“.
ARL holds a pet adoption special, asks for hot dogs, canned pumpkin, whipped cream and more as shelters remain crowded
Last week, the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) asked for the public’s help because of a “severe space challenge” caused by a surge in dogs and cats arriving at its shelters. Over the weekend, it offered a special discount rate on adoptions of all dogs and cats six months or older, and 135 pets were adopted. Unfortunately, the space problem still exists, because while those adoptions were happening, 132 more pets arrived at ARL.
7 Brew Coffee, credit union to move in near former Price Chopper on Merle Hay Road
It's out with the old and in with the new at the Haymarket Square shopping center on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, just east of Urbandale. A 7 Brew Coffee store and GreenState Credit Union branch will move in where the Price Chopper gas station once stood. Demolition of the gas station...
July 4 brings a breakfast and parades to Central Iowa
URBANDALE, Iowa – A breakfast at the Nevada Fire Department, to raise dollars for first responders, before their big morning parade. Slater has been hosting a giant parade since 1889, and continues that tradition. Long time residents Alvin and Barb Lund were the Grand Marshalls. And one of the largest parades around is Urbandale, it […]
You can now drink up with brunch in W. Des Moines: City OKs bottomless booze, with strings
Some West Des Moines bars and restaurants had been unknowingly violating the city's ban on unlimited alcoholic drink specials by serving bottomless booze during brunch — and local police didn't know about it either. But the specials are now legal under city code. On Monday, West Des Moines City Council members passed an...
Des Moines' best day for a summer cookout is next week
Data: Pantry and Larder; Note: Ideal conditions defined as a late sunset, maximum "feels-like" temperature of 88°F, minimal chance of rain, 25% cloud cover and a slight breeze; Map: Axios VisualsDon't stress if you haven't grilled yet this season because our best cookout date is next week!The big picture: A five-year review of summer weather data by food research company Pantry and Larder found the optimal date for a summer cookout in DSM is July 13.How it works: Pantry and Larder determined ideal weather conditions include:A maximum feels-like temperature of 88.25% cloud cover and low rain chances.A slight breeze.Reality check: Our worst date was predicted to be May 28 — although that was a mostly sunny day with a high of 73.🔥 Our thought bubble: Fire up the grill and crack a cold one anytime you want.Iowa weather is too unpredictable to worry about perfection.
Tony's Little Italy: The love story and recipes behind the popular defunct Ames restaurant
A new book by an Ames native is part love story, part cookbook and part local history. “Tony's Little Italy: A Love Story and Recipe Book” is an ode to the popular Ames eatery from the 1960s and ‘70s, written by PJ “Jeff” Gaetano, whose family owned the business.
Yankee Doodle Pops singer bringing love, peace, unity
DES MOINES, Iowa — It is Iowa’s single largest one-day concert and a must-see summer attraction for countless families across the state. The Des Moines Symphony is celebrating 30 years of Yankee Doodle Pops this year. Music director and conductor Joseph Giunta and the winner of the “Oh Say Can You Sing,” competition Bethany Elle […]
Hotzler, horse among nation’s best
Sadie Hotzler finished as reserve champion in pole bending at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo last weekend in Des Moines, Iowa, and her horse received top honor. Hotzler finished second in pole bending with an aggregate time of 60.477 seconds. That put her just behind champion Taytum Anderson of Eagle Mountain, Utah.
Cannonfire will accent the conclusion of tonight’s patriotic state capitol concert
As many as 100,000 people are expected to attend tonight’s Yankee Doodle Pops concert on the West Terrace of the Iowa State Capitol grounds. The 30th annual event highlights the Des Moines Symphony, where spokeswoman Calla Whipp says it’s Iowa’s largest single-day concert event. “We have live...
Des Moines biking guide: Where to go for 20, 50 and 90 miles
If you want an intimate view of the Des Moines metro on your bike — this guide is for you.Why it matters: Our area is distinct in the country for its continuous, free trail network that allows cyclists to travel 100+ miles with little vehicle traffic.Plus, there are plenty of breweries, art and restaurants to stop by along your ride.Driving the news: We reached out to resident DSM bike expert Kristine "Sunnie" Jimenez for her top bike routes around the metro.Jimenez is the head of Major Taylor Iowa, an inclusive cycling club whose name is a nod to Major Taylor...
Hy-Vee now accepting WIC for online orders statewide
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has teamed up with Hy-Vee to allow individuals to use eWIC card for online shopping at Hy-Vee stores statewide. The WIC program provides supplemental nutritious foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education for low-income...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, May 1, 1916: Fight over KKK-focused film
Des Moines' NAACP and Union Civil War veterans, along with some Catholic groups, join forces seeking to block the showing of D.W. Griffith's silent film "The Birth of a Nation," which glorifies the post-war Ku Klux Klan. Worried about the prospect of racial and ethnic violence, city leaders vote to bar the movie. The Register's sister afternoon paper reports on May 1, 1916, that a judge has declined to halt enforcement of the ban. Ultimately, another judge allows the show to go on. While the city is spared open conflict, the film is widely considered to have sparked a revival of the Klan, which by the 1920s becomes a powerful force in Iowa and across the Midwest as anti-Black and anti-immigrant fervor rises.
Could Air-Fried Cicadas be Iowa’s Next Cool Cuisine?
If you’ve ever had a hankering to taste Iowa-fried cicadas, you’ll have your chance later this summer. Ginny Mitchell, education program coordinator at the Iowa State University Insect Zoo, says one popular element of their annual “Insect Village” event next month is edible insects. Mitchell recently collected hundreds of the 13- and 17-year cicadas which she plans to air-fry, sprinkle with seasoning, and serve to visitors on the Ames campus.
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