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Pollard says Eagles concert at Jack Trice fell through
Plans for a third concert at Jack Trice Stadium this season fell through after the Eagles canceled their tour, Iowa State Endowed Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard said. The concert slate for Iowa State’s football stadium already includes country music stars Luke Combs and Post Malone with Jelly Roll.
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Iowa Brewpub Named Best in the Country by USA Today
A Des Moines brewery was just recognized as the best brewpub in America by USA Today... for the second year in a row! Congratulations to Lua Brewing!. According to the official website, Lua Brewing was founded by Scott and Whitney Selix, who actually met while working together at a craft beer bar. After recruiting brewer Zack Dunbar and Chef James Arbaugh, they opened Lua in November of 2019 at 1525 High Street in Des Moines' Sherman Hill neighborhood.
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These Des Moines chicken tenders are sweet and crunchy
Listen, I'm not the type of person to order only chicken tenders when I go to a restaurant (unless it's Raising Cane's), but the Kim's chicken tenders ($14) at Christopher's in Beaverdale have me feeling a certain type of way. What it is: Three chicken strips breaded in cornflakes, almonds, and the secret to what makes it unique — brown sugar. It's served with a side of honey mustard sauce (arguably better than ranch.) What I liked: As a sweet and savory lover, the sweeter breading won me over, balancing out the saltiness of the chicken. If you're a fan of chicken nuggets and honey, this is the dish for you. Texturally, the cornflakes and almonds gave the strips a nice crisp and crunchy exterior. If you go: 5-10pm Monday-Thursday; 5-11pm Friday-Saturday; 2816 Beaver Ave., Des Moines.
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Country star Thomas Rhett returning to Iowa in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa — A star country artist is returning to Iowa later this year. Thomas Rhett played at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand in 2024. He will be returning to Des Moines, this time at Casey’s Center, on October 22. The country artist known for hits like “Die a Happy Man,” “T-Shirt,” and “Beautiful […]
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Ingrid Andress unveils Low-Key Sessions Tour
Multi-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress has just announced her Low-Key Sessions tour, kicking off May 8th in Newport, Kentucky (Cincinnati area), and wrapping up May 15th in Minneapolis. After gathering solicitations from fans via social media, Andress curated a selection of songs for the six-city run based on the submissions and will share her new, unreleased music with a stripped-down band and production.
Only In Your State
Dine in Ireland Without Leaving Iowa at This Top-Rated Restaurant
I’m always surprised by how much of an international presence there is in Iowa, between its rich German heritage and even a Little Luxembourg hiding in the state. However, in terms of cuisine from across the pond being well-represented here, Ireland may just take the cake. You can usually find a great Irish restaurant in […]
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Panthers Dance Team Invited To Perform At 2026 IGHSAU Basketball Tourney
The Panorama Dance Team was recently asked to perform two routines for the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. The Panthers were invited by the IGHSAU and the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association to perform their Jazz and Mix routines this past Wednesday during two different games. For the 2026 ISDTA Championships in December, Panorama made school history by placing five soloists into the top-10, including Maci Bauer, Addison Wagner, Cali Knudsen, Hadley Fitch, and Nella Rivas.
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International Women’s Day Event Returns Today in Perry
A holiday honoring women will be celebrated this morning in Perry. Organizer Carol Cavanaugh says the community is invited to attend the International Women’s Day event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at the Hotel Pattee. Cavanaugh highlights that four individuals will speak during the program, including Kathryn...
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High School senior wins international jazz trombone competition
WAUKEE, Iowa (KCCI) -- Brody Haugh, a senior at Waukee Northwest High School, has been playing music since fifth grade. He said, "I really like how it matches the range of my voice. And so, it feels like I'm singing through my instrument." In February, Haugh won the 18U 2026...