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DNR Hunting Meetings to be Held this Week
The Iowa DNR will hold a series of listening sessions across the state this week, including one in Algona on Thursday. The DNR’s Pete Hildreth says they want to get input on proposed changes in hunting and fishing regulations. He says input from the from past meetings has led...
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Actor William Frawley: Iowa Time Machine February 26, 1893
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On February 26, 1887, William Frawley was born in Burlington. An actor best known for his role as Fred on “I Love Lucy,” Frawley also played Bub O’Casey on the popular program “My Three Sons.”. Growing up in eastern Iowa, Frawley...
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Musician Glenn Miller: Iowa Time Machine March 1, 1904
Iowa Time Machine ⏰: On March 1, 1904, American bandleader and jazz composer Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda. With more top-ten hits than Elvis or the Beatles, Miller left an enduring musical legacy before disappearing over the English Channel while serving in World War II. The Clarinda, Iowa,...
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The Des Moines Register
Mullets plans a new metro location with playful roadhouse charm
(This article was updated to note that the Norwalk location opened in June 2025.) Mullets — the playful, mullet-themed roadhouse with nostalgic sports memorabilia and a lively bar and grill feel — plans a new location in the Des Moines metro in the next year. In Waukee, a new location was announced at 1105 S.E. Pleasant View Drive along Grand Prairie Parkway in the new Kettlestone Peak development. What is Mullets? The original breakfast and lunch restaurant opened on the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers in June 2010 with views of downtown Des Moines and Principal Park. John Royer bought Mullets in 2016 from Des Moines restaurant operators Full Court Press and started franchising locations with the 2024 opening of Mullets in Ankeny. Mullets is best known for hearty, Iowa-style American breakfast and brunch, along with bar-and-grill staples. The menu includes classic breakfast plates such as biscuits and gravy, pancakes and omelets; signature comfort dishes like chicken and waffles, country fried steak breakfast and a variety of breakfast burritos; breakfast nachos, specialty hash brown plates and eggs Benedict; and sandwiches, po’boys, burgers and some pub-style fare. The restaurant is also known for its Bloody Marys and drink
The Des Moines Register
What's new in Des Moines dining? 10 restaurants to try.
The Des Moines metro’s dining scene is evolving at a rapid clip — and we’re here to track every standout newcomer. Each month, we spotlight the freshest additions across the metro, from inventive indie openings to buzz‑worthy national names and hidden neighborhood gems. These restaurants represent the latest wave of creativity shaping central Iowa’s ever‑changing food landscape. To keep the guide relevant, we only feature restaurants within their first six months of opening. As new spots debut, older ones rotate off, giving you a constantly updated look at what’s new, notable, and worth trying right now. Whether you’re in the mood for cozy comfort dishes, global flavors, or inventive desserts, you’ll find something to inspire your next meal. Hungry for more? Explore our 2025 Essential Restaurants guide , for a curated list of the metro’s top dining destinations. Is your favorite new restaurant missing from the list? Drop us a line at sstapleton@gannett.com and we'll check it out. More: Hungry? Check out these 31 essential restaurants in the Des Moines metro for 2025 Toyo Ramen & Japanese Street Food Opened: Jan. 1 Toyo Ramen & Japanese Street Food brings authentic Japanese street fare to The District at Prairie Trail. Owned
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Dairy Zone opens for summer, confirms new food for 2026 State Fair
WHO 13
Dairy Zone opens for season, confirms a 2026 State Fair new food entry
DES MOINES, Iowa — A sign that spring inches closer each day…the Dairy Zone has opened its doors for the season and confirmed a 2026 State Fair new food entry. Dairy Zone, located along University Avenue, is a seasonal ice cream shop that’s been ‘an east side tradition’ since 1990. On Thursday, they opened for […]
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Local 5 Weekend Guide: Chocolate Walk, 'The Outsiders' and a charity hockey game
DES MOINES, Iowa — As you get ready to turn the calendar from February to March this weekend, don't forget to make time for a little fun. Whether you're looking to sample some sweet treats, see a live performance, attend a sporting event or dance the night away, Local 5 rounded up some of the best events taking place in the Des Moines metro this week.
Amest Tribune
Chick-fil-A is headed back to Iowa State's campus after 20-year absence
Iowa State University is preparing to bring Chick‑fil‑A back to the Memorial Union more than two decades after the popular chain left — this time as part of a 10‑year lease that would establish a second Ames site. Under the proposal approved Wednesday, Feb. 25, by the Iowa Board of Regents , Chick‑fil‑A would take over about 2,085 square feet on the union’s first floor. The store would be in the former MU Market & Café space near the food court, ISU Book Store, and Soults Family Visitor Center. The restaurant will join Panda Express and Sushi‑Do as the Union’s national brands. Sean Reeder, ISU’s senior vice president for operations and finance, told regents Wednesday the move responds directly to student demand . “Polling by dining and the Memorial Union found staff and students frequently ask for more national brands within our product offerings,” he said. “ Chick‑fil‑A is immensely popular with the student population, as well as faculty and staff.” Iowa State will contribute $750,000 toward infrastructure upgrades as part of the build‑out, while Chick‑fil‑A would cover the remaining improvement costs and handle maintenance, repairs and utilities. More: Yes, work on the Ames Olive Garden is nearly done. So,
Amest Tribune
Ames Town & Gown Musicale returns with community talent, gourmet fare
The Ames Town and Gown Chamber Music Association is preparing for its long-running event for the senses. The 37th Musicale is set for 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at St. John’s by the Campus Episcopal Church, offering what artistic director Paula Forrest calls a musical celebration of friendship, romance and culinary delights. Forrest, who will retire as artistic director at the end of the season, said this year’s event continues the spirit that first inspired her to create the Musicale more than three decades ago. The annual program carries forward a tradition that started in 1990, when Forrest noticed the depth of talent across Ames and the Iowa State University community. The Musicale has become a well-known and highly anticipated gathering for audiences, known for its warm atmosphere and wide-ranging performances. More: Ames to host Norah O’Donnell book event thanks to longtime friendship “It showcases the really wonderful musical talent that we have right here in central Iowa,” Forrest said. “The feeling is a little lighter. The program consists of various musicians playing for no more than generally 10 minutes. It’s a real kind of collage with a lot of variety.” An Ames community tradition that continues to grow This