FOOD & DRINK
Gusto Pizza Bar, Ingersoll Avenue mainstay, has tossed its last batch of pizza dough
Gusto Pizza Bar, the longtime pizza restaurant in Des Moines, closed its doors on Thursday, co-owner Tony Lemmo told the Des Moines Register. “We have truly put our hearts and just about every ounce of energy into this location,” Lemmo told the Register. “It’s time to spend more time with my family, garden and of course, Aposto,” his Italian restaurant in Sherman Hill. ...
Downtown Hy-Vee, city reach agreement for store hours
DES MOINES, Iowa — The downtown Hy-Vee and the city of Des Moines have reached an agreement on when the grocery store will be open. In February Hy-Vee announced it would be scaling back their hours of operation. The grocery store chain said in a statement at the time that the reason for the change […]
"Absolute doll" Silo is available for adoption now at the Animal Rescue League | Paid Content
Silo made straight A's at the National Academy for Good Boys, earning a Bachelor's in Barketing with a focus in paw-fessional handshakes. Well... not really, but he could have! Silo knows all the tricks of the trade, including sit, stay, down and bed. But don't be fooled by his suave appearance, Silo is a gentle dog at heart. He's looking for a best friend to help him build confidence and provide plenty of snuggles.
Veterinarian supplier moves to Grimes, doubles in size
An international distributor of veterinarian supplies has moved its Des Moines metro offices from Urbandale to Grimes, doubling its size in the process. Covetrus new offices will be at 400 S.E. 41st St. in Grimes, where it is leasing space in a new facility owned by R&R Realty Group of West Des Moines.
Farmer Wants a Wife's Emerson Sears talks about hometown visit ahead of next episode
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Iowa's News Now) — Emerson Sears, who's on the show Farmer Wants a Wife, joined Iowa's News Now to talk about one of the farmers traveling to Elkhart, Iowa to meet her family. She also talks about how she got the idea to join the show...
Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market to Begin This Weekend
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market starts Saturday morning. This year's downtown farmers' market will include a new area, a section of Water Street between Walnut Street and Court Avenue. The farmers' market runs from 7am to noon Saturdays and will feature 53 new vendors this year. The market will be open every Saturday through October 26th.
Iowa-owned horse Catching Freedom one of the Kentucky Derby 2024 betting favorites
Jason Loutsch can picture it. In fact, he probably has dozens of times. The racing director for Albaugh Family Stables can see their horse, Catching Freedom, spending the bulk of Saturday’s Kentucky Derby in the middle of the pack. Then at the far turn, something happens. “Coming into the...
Climbing Kites THC seltzers get mass distribution statewide
Climbing Kites, Lua and Big Grove's popular THC/CBD seltzer, is becoming as much of a household name in Des Moines as Easy Eddy or Blonde Fatale.Why it matters: The drink's popularity is a sign of the growing demand for cannabis products in a state that bans recreational marijuana.Driving the news: Climbing Kites, which started last year, is now offered through Iowa Beverage, a major Molson Coors distributor that sells in over 50 counties."It's the Busch Light of THC and CBD beverages in our area," says Jeff Bruning, co-owner of Full Court Press, which operates popular eateries like Fong's, Lucky Horse...
Christian-pop duo For King + Country brings 2024 tour to Wells Fargo Arena this fall
The Grammy-winning group For King + Country returns to Iowa for a show at the Wells Fargo Arena in October. For King + Country comes to Des Moines on Oct. 5 as part of the “For King and County Live: The Unsung Hero 2024 Tour.”. The Christian-pop duo, composed...
Kitchen refresh in just a few days
Dreaming of a new kitchen? You can make it a reality in only a few days. Joe Bach from Kitchen Refresh shows how they updated an Iowa kitchen with a modern look in just three days. To see this kitchen before it’s refresh, check out this segment. https://who13.com/hello-iowa/this-kitchen-is-ready-for-an-update/. For...
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