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Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Caring For High Number Of Puppies
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says they have a high number of puppies right now. The facility north of Des Moines, has seen 130-more puppies than last year. The A-R-L is encouraging adoptions or foster-care for the puppies. The ARL says puppies often need specialized...
One of the best Midwestern speakeasy bars is right here in Des Moines, says Midwest Living
Midwest Living just opened the door on some of the neatest speakeasies and hidden bars across Middle America, and one is right here in Des Moines. The magazine included 10 speakeasies on the list of the coolest in the Midwest, spanning Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, a basement bar with "La La Land" vibes in Columbus, Ohio, to Dockum Bar inside a hotel in Wichita, Kansas.
4 drive-in theaters in Iowa when you want a retro experience this summer
It’s starting to feel like summer as Iowa’s few drive-in theaters welcome moviegoers for the season. The closest to Des Moines is the Valle Drive-In in Newton. But, it isn’t the option for those wanting to see a movie under the stars. Here’s where else you can visit for a drive-in experience in Iowa.
KCCI archives: Musician Tiny Tim once called Des Moines home
DES MOINES, Iowa — Tiny Tim was a native New Yorker who called Iowa home for a short time. He was a musical archivist best known for his falsetto voice and eccentric and unique style. In 1968, he released his hit song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips." In 1992, Tiny...
Ludacris announces July 14 concert in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ludacris will be performing in Des Moines this summer, Field Daze Music Series announced Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. The concert is at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park on Sunday, July 14 in Des Moines. General tickets go on sale on...
This Des Moines chocolate dessert sauce just won the Oscar of the specialty foods world
There are Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tonys for acting and music. In the food world, there are James Beard Foundation Awards, Wine Spectator Awards and Michelin stars, among others. And in the specialty foods business, producers aim for a Sofi Award, an honor considered to be the equivalent of the...
See fly-through video of Des Moines International Airport's future terminal
The Des Moines International Airport has released a new look at the future terminal — in a fly-through video, of course. The animated renderings give an updated look at the lighted gates, community area with a cafe and restaurants, and pedestrian walkway that will connect to the existing concourse. The designs displayed in...
'Cicada-licious': Yes, you can eat cicadas
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you're an adventurous eater, or just want to do your part to rid the world of as many cicadas as you can,check out this cookbook by the University of Maryland. Use their recipes to make an entire meal of the bugs, which are full...
Rescued eaglet taken under wing of surrogate bald eagle parent
After a bit of a bumpy start in life, a baby eagle is gaining strength and skills with help from a surrogate parent and some human handlers. Not long after it hatched, the last of three spring eagle hatchlings fell from its Lake Natoma nest on April 27 and spent an estimated 10-12 hours hanging in a precarious position.
Martini bar The Stuffed Olive moves 200 steps to swankier space on Court Avenue
At 4 p.m. on a Thursday in April, The Stuffed Olive opened in Des Moines with customers already waiting to walk in. By 4:45 p.m., every stool at the bar is occupied, and half an hour later, the new main dining room decked out with jewel-toned chairs all the brighter against the black backdrop of the space. It’s hopping. Groups order from the long list of martinis, snack on small plates and chat.
Iowa State Fair To Feature New Farmer's Market
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Iowa State Fair is adding a farmer's market to this year's fair. It'll be near the Grandfather's Barn area, behind the Cultural Building. The Fair is inviting vendors with locally sourced products to take part. They're looking for vendors who sell fruit and vegetables, fresh or dried flowers, plants or unprocessed meats.
Meet the 5 Iowans who will share travel stories at the next Des Moines Storytellers Project
Five Iowans will share stories of how travel changed their lives at the next Des Moines Storytellers Project event. "Travel" takes place at 7 p.m. June 18 at Des Moines' historic Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. In its seventh season, the Register's Storytellers Project is dedicated to the idea that oral storytelling and journalism have the same goals:...
Meet an emerging Iowa artist
It’s a great opportunity for artists to have their work displayed at the Des Moines Arts Festival. Emerging Iowa Artist Heath Wheeldon and Colleen Murphy of the Des Moines Arts Festival talk about the program. The Des Moines Arts Festival is June 28-30. You can learn more at www.desmoinesartsfestival.org.
Six specific tips from local food experts
Want to test a restaurant? Order the roast chicken. Over the last few weeks, dsm organized a series of focus groups with local restaurateurs, food producers, food writers, community leaders and others to discuss food, dining and agriculture. What are Central Iowa’s best assets and toughest challenges? What would it take to make Des Moines a world-class food destination? And how could dsm support those efforts?
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