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One of the best Midwestern speakeasy bars is right here in Des Moines, says Midwest Living
Midwest Living just opened the door on some of the neatest speakeasies and hidden bars across Middle America, and one is right here in Des Moines. The magazine included 10 speakeasies on the list of the coolest in the Midwest, spanning Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, a basement bar with "La La Land" vibes in Columbus, Ohio, to Dockum Bar inside a hotel in Wichita, Kansas.
Animal Rescue League Of Iowa Caring For High Number Of Puppies
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Animal Rescue League of Iowa says they have a high number of puppies right now. The facility north of Des Moines, has seen 130-more puppies than last year. The A-R-L is encouraging adoptions or foster-care for the puppies. The ARL says puppies often need specialized...
From a $450,000 grill to $400 steaks, meet Iowa’s new king of fine dining
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Standing like a monument in West Des Moines, lined with leather and wood, gleaming with new metal and glass, there’s a bit of humility. Chef Dominic Iannarelli just wanted to get back to his roots and do it his own way. “I really wanted to get back to cooking every […]
4 drive-in theaters in Iowa when you want a retro experience this summer
It’s starting to feel like summer as Iowa’s few drive-in theaters welcome moviegoers for the season. The closest to Des Moines is the Valle Drive-In in Newton. But, it isn’t the option for those wanting to see a movie under the stars. Here’s where else you can visit for a drive-in experience in Iowa.
Prime & Providence unleashes its menu of high-end steaks and seafood in West Des Moines
A new haven for swanky steaks and seafood made its anticipated debut on Monday after about 10 days of previews. Dominic Iannerelli and Cory Gourley opened Prime & Providence, a decadent take on the modern steakhouse, in West Des Moines with a menu of Kobe beef, lobster tails, oysters and coal-fired beef. Iannerelli, the longtime chef at downtown Des Moines seafood restaurant Splash, went out on his own to open this ode to bold flavors cooked over...
Casey's introduces a new pizza perfect for summer. But, you may need a napkin for it.
Barbecue just got more convenient thanks to Casey’s newest menu drop. In addition to thin-crust pizza and taco pizza, Casey’s shoppers can now treat themselves to new barbecue pulled pork pizza or pulled pork sliders. The Ankeny-based convenience chain announced the new eats Wednesday, with the additions arriving...
Ludacris announces July 14 concert in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — Ludacris will be performing in Des Moines this summer, Field Daze Music Series announced Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. The concert is at the Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park on Sunday, July 14 in Des Moines. General tickets go on sale on...
KCCI archives: Musician Tiny Tim once called Des Moines home
DES MOINES, Iowa — Tiny Tim was a native New Yorker who called Iowa home for a short time. He was a musical archivist best known for his falsetto voice and eccentric and unique style. In 1968, he released his hit song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips." In 1992, Tiny...
This barbecue restaurant owner is opening a breakfast and lunch diner outside of Ankeny
A diner outside Ankeny will offer old favorites and more under a new name. Darren and Sherry Warth announced this month they bought the former Sorriso Grille, 7015 N.E. 14th St., in the Carney area just south of Ankeny's city limits. Melinda Strable, the Warth's nearby neighbor who opened the restaurant in 2014, closed Sorriso in April and retired.
See fly-through video of Des Moines International Airport's future terminal
The Des Moines International Airport has released a new look at the future terminal — in a fly-through video, of course. The animated renderings give an updated look at the lighted gates, community area with a cafe and restaurants, and pedestrian walkway that will connect to the existing concourse. The designs displayed in...
'Cicada-licious': Yes, you can eat cicadas
DES MOINES, Iowa — If you're an adventurous eater, or just want to do your part to rid the world of as many cicadas as you can,check out this cookbook by the University of Maryland. Use their recipes to make an entire meal of the bugs, which are full...
This Des Moines chocolate dessert sauce just won the Oscar of the specialty foods world
There are Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tonys for acting and music. In the food world, there are James Beard Foundation Awards, Wine Spectator Awards and Michelin stars, among others. And in the specialty foods business, producers aim for a Sofi Award, an honor considered to be the equivalent of the...
Martini bar The Stuffed Olive moves 200 steps to swankier space on Court Avenue
At 4 p.m. on a Thursday in April, The Stuffed Olive opened in Des Moines with customers already waiting to walk in. By 4:45 p.m., every stool at the bar is occupied, and half an hour later, the new main dining room decked out with jewel-toned chairs all the brighter against the black backdrop of the space. It’s hopping. Groups order from the long list of martinis, snack on small plates and chat.
Behind the story of The Wilder's Iowa Gold burger, one of the best in the state
The Wilder's Iowa Gold burger is a product of time management and collaboration. Nearly a year ago, head chef Mike Bolin set out to make a great burger. He contacted local farmer Sarah Bailey of Jiyu Wagyu to help make it happen. The Iowa Beef Industry Council has held the...
Rescued eaglet taken under wing of surrogate bald eagle parent
After a bit of a bumpy start in life, a baby eagle is gaining strength and skills with help from a surrogate parent and some human handlers. Not long after it hatched, the last of three spring eagle hatchlings fell from its Lake Natoma nest on April 27 and spent an estimated 10-12 hours hanging in a precarious position.
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