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Forest City Musical Makes the News

The Forest City High School Theater Department is staging the musical “Newsies” on Saturday and Sunday at the Boman Fine Arts Theater. Drama and Speech teacher Josh Spargrove explained that the show has something for everyone. The show is very involved in choreography, character development, and history. Spargrove...

Forest City, IA · 1d
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Made in Iowa recap: Country Maid’s recipe for growth

In West Bend, Iowa, population roughly 750, a bakery known to generations of school fundraisers is also an example of sophisticated modern manufacturing. Country Maid, the maker of Butter Braid pastries and other baked goods, has built a business around an unusual combination: intricate engineering, painstaking attention to ingredients and a mission to help community groups raise money.

West Bend, IA · 5d
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Chloe’s Closet: Rating and ranking Ankeny’s thrift stores

Secondhand shopping has become mainstream in recent years, and for good reason. It gives clothes a second or even third life and keeps them out of landfills, reducing waste and pollution. As a thrift enthusiast myself, there is no better feeling than finding just what you were looking for for less than a quarter of the price as retail.

Ankeny, IA · 1d
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First bite: East Meets West

👋 Jason here: I was excited when I found out the former Motley School Tavern (MST) space in Beaverdale is now a new Asian-American restaurant. Driving the news: East Meets West Kitchen & Bar opened last week. Catch up quick: Owners and married couple Emily and Chao Lin closed MST in September to evaluate their next steps. Their new restaurant and menu give a nod to American comfort food and to China, where Chao grew up and where the couple met. The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios On my plate: The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups, one of the restaurant's house specialties ($23). The plump, juicy shrimp in a buttery sauce, paired with savory fried rice and crisp, refreshing lettuce for a delicious contrast. The meal started with complimentary crab Rangoon. Zoom in: Other menu options include Korean crispy chicken, pork banh mi, wings, burgers and weekend brunch. Dig in: Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch Sunday, 1903 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines.

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Prairie Refuge Puts You Face to Face With Bison on Land That Nearly Disappeared

A herd of roughly 70 bison now roams land that was once bought for a nuclear power plant. That plant never got built. Instead, the fields slowly turned back into tallgrass prairie, and the bison came home. The first six arrived in 1996. Today they share about 800 fenced acres...

Prairie City, IA · 3d

WHO 13

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Des Moines Children’s Museum opens at temporary location

URBANDALE, Iowa — The closure of Valley West Mall has left some tenants searching for a new location. That included the Des Moines Children’s Museum until last week. The Des Moines Children’s Museum has been in the process of moving to a new location for several years in anticipation of the closing of the mall. […]

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Melissa Etheridge Announces 'Rise Again' 2027 Tour Dates

The veteran songwriter has more than two dozen concerts on tap for the new year with more on the way.

Vashon, WA · 1d

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ISave 529 Winter Giveaway, Give the Gift of Education

Iowans can now register for a chance to win a $529 contribution to an ISave 529 account. Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith recently announced the ISave 529 Winter Giveaway, where four winners will each receive a $529 contribution to an ISave 529 account. Interested individuals can register for the winter giveaway now through December 31st. The contribution funds are coming from the state.

Iowa · 1d

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12 Small-Town Iowa Grocery Stores That Locals Swear By For Fresh Food

Would you ever take a detour just to visit a grocery store? I probably wouldn’t have said yes until I started learning about the little Iowa markets that locals have worked so hard to keep around. One has been serving its community since 1875 and recently celebrated a fresh...

Iowa · 5d

Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 3d

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This Iowa Pizza Joint Drips Honey on the Crust, and Regulars Swear by It

Bottles of honey sit right on the tables at one Iowa pizza parlor. They aren’t there for tea. They’re there for your crust. That sweet habit is so well known that people mention it almost as often as the pizza itself. The shop also bakes six different crust styles, including whole wheat, potato flour, and oat flour.

Ames, IA · 3d

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A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — Karaoke fans in the Des Moines metro could soon have a new place to sing their favorite songs without having to perform in front of a crowd of strangers. The Midnight Mic, a local pop-up karaoke and events company, is working to open a permanent karaoke lounge featuring private rooms for […]

Des Moines, IA · 3d

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Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter

We're well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes just yet. In fact, environmental experts say not so fast.

Des Moines, IA · 3d

Fabulous Iowa

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Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026

This year, leave the cooking and cleanup to the pros with Thanksgiving dining options across Iowa, from buffets and family-style feasts to steakhouse dinners and take-and-bake meals. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .

Iowa · 2d

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$33K Lottery Ticket Bought by New Hampton Man in Ionia

A northeast Iowa man has won a lottery prize worth more than $33,000. The Iowa Lottery says 33-year-old Mitchell Gleason of New Hampton won a jackpot prize in the MONOPOLY™ Game Tokens Progressive InstaPlay game. The game features a progressive jackpot that starts at $5,000 and increases with every ticket sold statewide until it is won.

New Hampton, IA · 1d

97.3 KKRC

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Melissa Etheridge Announces 'Rise Again' 2027 Tour Dates

The veteran songwriter has more than two dozen concerts on tap for the new year with more on the way.

Vashon, WA · 1d

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This Iowa Soul Food Kitchen Fries Catfish Worth Skipping Lunch For

The catfish here comes Southern fried, golden brown, and parked next to two sides like collard greens and jalapeno corn. That combo alone could reorganize your whole afternoon. The menu keeps going, too. Peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and lemon cake wait at the finish line for anyone still standing.

Des Moines, IA · 4d

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Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter

DES MOINES, Iowa — We’re well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes just yet. In fact, environmental experts say not so fast. For large, thick patches of leaves on turf grass, it is recommended to rake up […]

Iowa · 3d

Food Drink Life

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13 Houseplants That Are Nearly Impossible to Kill

These 13 durable houseplants can forgive missed waterings, low light, or an imperfect routine when their basic horticultural needs are met. The post 13 Houseplants That Are Nearly Impossible to Kill appeared first on Food Drink Life .

Iowa · 3d