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Central Iowa musician gets opportunity of a lifetime
DES MOINES, Iowa — A local musician in Central Iowa is still in awe after getting the opportunity of a lifetime. Andrew Hoyt, a singer and songwriter in Des Moines, received an unbelievable opportunity out of the blue earlier this week when he was asked to be an opener for a concert at Wells Fargo Arena.
George The Chili King and Jefferson
No doubt you are wondering right now, “what does George The Chili King have to do with Jefferson?” In fairness, the connection may exist only in my mind. But, please, allow me to explain. Before moving to Jefferson about two and a half years ago, I lived in...
Local 5 Weekend Guide: Tulip Festival, Beautiful Bulldog Contest
DES MOINES, Iowa — Spring is in full bloom and our calendars are blossoming with possibilities. From sports to art, to furry friends and flowers, central Iowa residents will be busy bees this weekend. Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in and around Des Moines this weekend...
Mullets is opening a location in Ames at old West Towne Pub site
AMES, Iowa — A popular Des Moines restaurant is taking its famous haircut to another Iowa city. Mullets is opening in Ames. The restaurant made the announcement in a Facebook post. It's moving into the old West Towne Pub building. West Towne Pub announced its closure earlier this week.
Retro KCCI: Beanie Babies were THE hot collectible in the 90s
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Beanies Galore in Valley Junction was your one-stop shop for everything Beanie Babies. The hot collector items of the 1990s quickly became a cultural phenomenon. In September of 1999, Ty announced that all Beanies would be retired at the end of the year. At...
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend, including bar hopping
Friday🎨 Valley Junction galleries and artists are joining together for a local Gallery Night at 137 5th Street. 5-8pm Free!Saturday🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with a park clean up and egg hunt. Find plastic eggs around Water Works Park and redeem them for glass ones. 8am to noon. Free!🎵 It's Record Store Day. Shops all around Des Moines are hosting events, including Zzz Records, Vinyl Cup and Marv's Record Shop.🛍 Shop around Highland Park, fill out a passport and get a chance to win a prize! 11am.Sunday🧶 Buy homemade goodies around downtown during the Des Moines Makers Market & Barhop. 1-6pm. Free!🐶 Walk a mile course with your pup near Captain Roy's and check out local vendors focused on dogs. 10am-noon. Free!
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