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Jim Caviezel headlines Pulse Life Advocates’ November 21st Christmas Gala!
Pulse Life Advocates hosts their 16th annual fundraising dinner on November 21st at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des. Moines, Iowa, with a pro-life Christmas Gala. Actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” will. present the keynote speech....
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3 hidden gem Des Moines restaurants worth seeking out for great food
Some restaurants thrive not on flash but on familiarity found at the smoky barbecue joint where the pitmaster knows your order, the Balkan grill where the sausages sizzle over open flame or the neighborhood bar where pizza and jalapeño poppers taste best after sunset. These are the metro’s comfort-driven hangouts, hidden gems where the food is hearty, the vibe is relaxed and the regulars form the backbone of the dining room. They’re not hidden because they’re obscure; they’re hidden because they’re woven into the everyday rhythms of their neighborhoods. Walk in and you’ll find friendly service and an unfussy dining room. Whether it’s burnt ends with perfect bark, cevapi served Balkan style with ajvar or a bar pie that surprises you with how good it is, these spots deliver the metro’s most satisfying casual meals. Kue’d Smokehouse Kue’d is a barbecue institution from competitive pitmasters Shad and Angie Kirton, who achieved competitive success on TLC's “BBQ Pitmasters” and earned top honors at the Jack Daniel’s World BBQ Invitational Championship. The laid‑back dining room filled with the scent of hickory smoke is small, so expect a crunch during busy times, but the vibe is casual and welcoming, with counter service and
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Perry and ADM High Schools Qualify 16 Students for All-State Music Festival
Isaiah Christensen. Photo Courtesy of Perry Fine Arts. Perry and Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High Schools saw 16 students qualify for the Iowa High School Music Association All-State Festival over the weekend. Perry Band Director Blaine Schmidt shares that Isaiah Christensen was selected to the All-State Orchestra for the third consecutive year. He...
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Des Moines Children’s Museum is making the move to a temporary location
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Children’s Museum is moving out of Valley West Mall this week, bound for a new temporary home in Urbandale. The museum has operated out of the mall since 2017 and even moved into a larger space within Valley West in 2019. The temporary move follows Valley West […]
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$100,000 More for Effort to Boost 13 Museums in Iowa Great Lakes Region
(Dollar Bills with Bow - KIWA Staff Photo) Okoboji, Iowa (RI) — A group formed three years ago to support and promote museums in the Iowa Great Lakes area has received another $100,000 donation. Mary Dreier, a member of the Lakes Area Museum Alliance board of directors, says the...
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Historic Butler Mansion in Des Moines opens as Italian American Cultural Center
The Butler Mansion, a historic Des Moines home built in the 1930s, will open to the public this weekend as the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa following a $20 million renovation. "This is one of the most historic homes in the state of Iowa, and hardly anybody’s ever seen...
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New Dakins Lake cabin in Zearing expands year-round camping options
After a decade of pleas, a Story County park is getting its first rental cabin. A two-bedroom cabin is under construction at Dakins Lake in Zearing. The park is popular for its fishing, camping and kayaking opportunities. More: University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announces retirement Residents have requested cabins at Dakins Lake since the park expanded in 2015. "We're excited to bring that amenity forward now after all these years of trying to do it," Story County Conservation director Ryan Wiemold said. The facility will offer an alternative to camping, and will hopefully "bring people into the community for a little bit longer term," he said. What will the cabin look like? The Dakins Lake cabin will include two bedrooms, a full bathroom, kitchen and living room. It will also have a covered deck, picnic table and a fire ring. The building meets ADA requirements, Wiemold said, with stairs and a ramp with wide spaces on the inside. The cabin will be open year-round and is anticipated to cost $125 per night. Contractors are expected to finish work so staff can get the cabin operational by winter. It will open for rentals on mycountryparks.com during the winter and