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Off Hours: Tell us about your plans and hot tips for RAGBRAI
Off Hours, your freeweekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Recently, we've written about karaoke bars, where to go thrifting, where to buy crafts, Black-owned businesses, vegan restaurants, gluten-free options, the Amana Colonies and where to buy plants. I'm Susan...
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.
Popular sandwich vendor not returning to Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa State Fairgoers may notice a popular sandwich shop is missing this year. Crescenti's has been serving up sandwiches at the fairgrounds since 1983. According to fair officials, Crescenti's owner Barry Vosler has decided to retire. "Congratulations to Barry Vosler on his retirement," the Iowa...
Teriyaki Madness opens its first Des Moines metro location with spicy chicken and tofu
Central Iowa is about to land its first outpost of Teriyaki Madness, the fast-casual restaurant that specializes in bowls of protein topping rice or noodles. Travis Kasch and his brother Corey Kasch opened the location at 160 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 160, in West Des Moines on Tuesday, taking over an end cap that once housed a coffee shop.
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.
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...
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, Feb. 3, 1959: The Day the Music Died
It's known as the Day the Music Died ― when rock 'n' roll legends-in-the-making Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper died shortly after a plane carrying them to their next gig crashed in a snow-covered Iowa cornfield outside Clear Lake. The Register's sister afternoon paper, the Des Moines Tribune, reports on the tragedy, which occurred early on Feb. 3, 1959, after the three performed in their Winter Dance Party at Clear Lake's Surf Ballroom. Holly would be among the first artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Nine months in, Oak Park’s appeal still growing
DES MOINES, Iowa — Don’t let the calm view from the street fool you; it’s been a blinding nine months at Oak Park. Remember the kitchen garden out back? It’s now in its third full season of production. “Lemon basil, cinnamon basil, Thai basil,” counts operations manager, Billy Dohrmann. Chefs can sauté, grill, and fry […]
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 Plan & Zoning Commission 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.State of play: Lillian Riccelli made the rezoning request, but the family didn't realize the prospective buyers' plans...
Regional parks pursue activation to take place July 26 to Aug. 11
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host the Regional Parks Pursuit activation from July 26 to Aug. 11 in 25 locations across 12 cities in the Greater Des Moines region. At each park location, participants will find a sign that represents one of five Olympic ring colors. The sign will also contain a QR code for participants to mark off the ring they’ve completed and submit a picture of them doing the activity at each location. Once the participant has completed an activity at a park representing each of the five ring colors, they will be entered into a drawing to win a “DSM Local” gift card. “The Partnership is excited to bring a unique opportunity to our communities to engage in healthy, outdoor fun while celebrating the athletic spirit this summer brings,” Molly Atkins, events specialist at the Partnership, said in a prepared statement. The list of locations is at dsmpartnership.com.
Secrets of a Restaurant Reviewer
For 15 years as the Des Moines Register’s “Datebook Diner,” Wini Moranville’s byline ran next to a headshot of a smiley-face paper plate to protect her anonymity. With her new memoir, she’s ready to dish. Photo: Duane Tinkey. Nobody knows more about local restaurants than...
Annual Northside market growing with unity in historic Des Moines neighborhood
DES MOINES, Iowa — The historic Highland Park Neighborhood continues its renaissance and regrowth with another year of their Northside Market. Kara Kelso, Northside Market Founder/Highland Park Neighborhood resident and co-owner of Slow Down Coffee is hosting the large neighborhood market Sunday in the Highland Park historic district. What began in 2022 as the Mercantile […]
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...
The new Wilson’s Orchard and Farm is growing its own farm-to-table tradition in Central Iowa
Since 1980, Wilson’s Orchard, located just north of Iowa City, has been a popular “you-pick” opportunity for area families, students and couples in the late summer and fall months. After Paul Rasch and Sara Goering took ownership in 2009, the beloved orchard, pumpkin patch and bakery grew into a cidery, restaurant, wedding and reception venue, and a roughly 90-acre farm raising fruits, vegetables and flowers of many varieties year-round.
10 tips for keeping pets safe in extreme summer temperatures
With most of Iowa experiencing extremely hot temperatures, it’s vital for pet owners to understand how heat affects their animals. Follow these simple tips to ensure your beloved pet enjoys - and survives - the hottest time of the year. 1. If it's above 70 degrees Fahrenheit, leave your...
2024-25 Temple Comedy Series Overview
Whether it’s date night, girls-night-out, or just catching up with friends and family for an evening of entertainment, Temple Theater is the place to be!. Check out the 2024-25 Temple Comedy Series line up, and get your season tickets today!. The Second City: 65th Anniversary Tour | October 29...
LEARN TO HUNT PROGRAM OPENS REGISTRATION FOR WATERFOWL COURSE
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to women who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience. “Waterfowl hunting can be challenging and this course will teach basic strategies, proper equipment,...
DCCB Hosting Insect Hunt Tomorrow
The Dallas County Conservation Board is looking for bugs tomorrow with a fun event. The board is inviting families to come out to Voas Nature Area, 19286 Lexington Road, in Minburn for an insect hunt. Naturalist Allie Dittmer outlines what participants can expect. “We’ll be talking about the creepy crawlies...
So much more than books
Parents, have you reached the point in the summer where you’ve begun to count the days until school starts? Have the exciting family adventures you envisioned in May left you wondering if it’s too late to send your kids to summer camp until August?. Well, if that’s where...
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