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Everything you need to know about 515 Days in downtown Ames, from food trucks to live music
A food truck throwdown, an evening Farmer's Market, and a rocking Bandshell concert are a few of the highlights of this year's 515 Days in Ames. The fourth annual festival has grown substantially since its inception in 2021, offering plenty for every family member to enjoy. Other highlights of the...
'The Duke' John Wayne was from Iowa. Where was the legendary Hollywood actor born?
Just curious: This occasional feature in the Des Moines Register aims to answer your questions about Iowa. Is there some place, event, lore, history or cultural quirk you're just curious about? Email your question to the Des Moines Register's Bill Steiden at wsteiden@registermedia.com. You've probably heard of Hollywood's most famous cowboy, John Wayne. Often referred to as "The Duke," Wayne starred in over 100 movies, many of them Westerns, over his 50-year career. ...
Iowa corn becomes bourbon gold for eastern Iowa distillery
Iowa is No. 1 in the production of corn and an eastern Iowa distillery is rapidly becoming tops in turning it into an award-winning product. So far this year, Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher has garnered two major recognitions. Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon Whiskey was recently awarded “Best in Show” at the TAG Global Spirits Awards in Las Vegas, and its QuintEssential Portside American Single Malt Whiskey earned a rating of 97 out of 100 from Wine Enthusiast.
McDonald’s to host emergency relief fundraiser for tornado victims
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - This Friday will mark three weeks since tornadoes devastated communities in eastern Nebraska and Iowa, destroying homes and leaving families picking up the pieces. North Platte’s McDonald’s owner operators, Leonard Management McDonald’s, is giving back to those communities in a big way.
Stephens Auditorium announces new Performing Arts Series lineup, including 'Book of Mormon'
A big green ogre is coming to Ames. Stephens Auditorium’s new Performing Arts Series includes popular shows such as “The Book of Mormon” and “Shrek The Musical.”. The 13 perfromances that make up the 2024-25 season were announced Thursday, May 2 during a special ceremony at Stephens Auditorium.
Meet the 5 Iowans who will share travel stories at the next Des Moines Storytellers Project
Five Iowans will share stories of how travel changed their lives at the next Des Moines Storytellers Project event. "Travel" takes place at 7 p.m. June 18 at Des Moines' historic Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. In its seventh season, the Register's Storytellers Project is dedicated to the idea that oral storytelling and journalism have the same goals:...
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