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One of Iowa’s Best Burgers is Topped With Cheese Curds
If you ask the Iowa Beef Industry Council, they'll tell you that JJ’s Tavern + Grill in Ankeny has 2024's best burger in Iowa. But, Love Food has a different pick! "Based on genuine user reviews, awards, accolades, and the first-hand experience of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team," Love Food selected 'The Dominie' as Iowa's best cheeseburger!
'Late Night' host and IndyCar owner David Letterman dines at downtown Des Moines restaurant
Television icon and IndyCar team owner David Letterman spent some time in downtown Des Moines ahead of the doubleheader IndyCar race at Iowa Speedway in Newton on Saturday. Letterman, who hosted the “Late Show with David Letterman” from 1993 to 2015, is in central Iowa for the IndyCar Hy-Vee Homefront 250 and Hy-Vee One Step 250 at the speedway. Letterman co-owns Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing with 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal and businessman Mike Lanigan, with Rahal’s son Graham Rahal in the driver’s seat.
We tried the Iowa State Fair's 11 new foods
The Iowa State Fair released 11 of its best new foods in 2024 on Tuesday, which will take visitors on a culinary journey — from a bacon cheeseburger eggroll to a creative spin on AE Dairy chips and dip.The big picture: I was able to try those top new foods as a member of the local judging panel at the fairgrounds Tuesday.In total, there are 84 new foods at the 2024 fair, but judges narrowed the finalists to three: the Bacon cheeseburger eggroll, lobster corn dog and Iowa Sm'Oak'ed Roll.The ultimate winner will be determined by fairgoers in August. State...
Des Moines' iconic Riccelli's restaurant could be demolished
The former site of Riccelli's Italian Restaurant would be demolished to make room for two new buildings under a proposal before the Des Moines City Council Thursday.Why it matters: The news means a prominent spot along Indianola Avenue could see new life after years of vacancy.Catch up fast: The iconic restaurant, started in the 1960s by the son of Italian immigrants, closed in 2020 during the pandemic.The Riccelli family recently agreed to sell the location, but that sale hasn't closed yet.The intrigue: Lillian Riccelli made the rezoning request, but the family didn't realize the prospective buyers' plans included demolition of...
Iowa State Fair To Add New Celebrity Butter Sculptures This Year
Iowa is honoring some celebs in the best Iowa way. A butter cow is a staple for both Iowa and Illinois State Fairs. Last year, the internet had a collective meltdown over "Buttergate", when it was found out that not all of the Illinois State Fair's butter cow is indeed butter. The scandal.
A 116-year-old Drake house gets a facelift. Check out the before-and-after photos
A 116-year-old Des Moines house is getting a second chance at life after a local nonprofit took on the fixer-upper in hopes to maintain the historic property. Before the renovation, the house located at 3114 Cottage Grove Ave. was divided into three apartment units. Invest DSM, a nonprofit that specializes in community development, took the property under its care and did a full gut and renovation.
Explore The ‘Pastabilities’ With The 11 Best Iowa Pastas Ever
Iowa is known for its luscious cornfields. But did you know that Iowa is known for having some delicious pasta at local neighborhood restaurants?. TripAdvisor did a difficult job of uncovering the best and favorite pasta dishes in our neighboring state. These results are based on Google searches and pasta reviews from patrons at Iowa restaurants. Some local Iowa eateries are quick road trips from Sioux Falls!
Have You Tried the Most Googled Hot Dog in Iowa?
First and foremost, I'm not saying this style of hot dog doesn't taste good or that the great people of Iowa never eat this style of hot dog. I just can't recall a single time I've seen this. That might be changing in 2024. This type of hot dog is...
Maverik, Kum & Go Roll Out First Joint Promotion
A 2023 Ford Bronco Sport and $5,000 cash is the grand prize in a new promotion, the Road Tripper Sweepstakes, from Maverik and the convenience-store chain it bought last year, Kum & Go. It marks the first sweepstakes collaboration between Maverik and Kum & Go since Salt Lake City-based Maverik acquired the Des Moines, Iowa-based chain. In this joint promotion, the brands are giving customers across their combined footprint a chance to win.
Stephens Auditorium to host 'An Evening with David Sedaris'
Humor writer David Sedaris is returning to Ames to perform at Stephens Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. A popular writer of satire, Sedaris is known for his personal essays and short stories. He is the author of several bestselling books, including “Barrel Fever,” “Holidays on Ice,” “Naked,” “Me Talk...
104.5 KDAT’s Iowa State Fair Ticket Booth – Enter and Win!
The Iowa State Fair is coming up fast! Kicking off on Thursday, August 8 in Des Moines, 104.5 KDAT wants to send you to one... or more of the amazing concerts that are a part of this year's State Fair!. Let's go to the Iowa State Fair!. We have a...
From the archives: World's tallest concrete gnome watches over Reiman Gardens in Ames
AMES, Iowa — Elwood, a world record holder, was built in 2010 and lived at the Reiman Gardens. The intention was to build the world's tallest gnome, but during construction, they found out there was a gnome in Poland two feet taller. So, Elwood holds the record as the world's tallest concrete gnome.
Timeline set for new gambling license applications
Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set the timeline Friday for new license applications. Radio Iowa reports that the process includes a gambling market study and proposals to do that are due August 15th. Applications for those interested in getting a license are due one month later.
LV Recommends: All-day breakfast spots in central and eastern Iowa
Sometimes you just want pancakes for dinner — specifically, a stack of hotcakes fresh off the seasoned griddle of a local diner, presented with a carafe of syrup, crispy hashbrowns, eggs any style and a cocktail or two. Whatever your dream brinner may be, there are plenty of restaurants...
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