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The Des Moines Register
Inside the 2-year development of Casey's new pan pizza
Every day for the past two years, someone among the 7-member team developing new Casey's food products has been working on the convenience chain's latest offering. "I think about it often," Casey's Executive Chef Andrew Kintigh said of the pan pizza that on Wednesday, Oct. 28, will begin coming out of Casey's General Stores' 3,000 pizza ovens across the company's 19-state operating region. The new, square crust with a perimeter of golden, caramelized cheese is Ankeny-based Casey's first new variety since its thin crust pizza debuted in 2023. With olive oil and honey among the ingredients, it is fluffy on the inside and buttery on the outside. The pan pizza, like the thin-crust pies, is made to order and won't be sold by the slice. It only comes in large sizes. Its development stuck to strict parameters: It had to be able to be cooked just like the rest of Casey's pizza varieties, in the same ovens, at the same temperature for the same amount of time. That way, the only thing the chain's network of thousands of employees would have to tweak for the new pizza is the pan and spatula they use. The new pizza has been available
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Historic Hotel Maytag to Celebrate 100th Anniversary with Gala
The Historic Hotel Maytag in Newton is preparing to celebrate a major milestone with a special gala marking the landmark’s 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will honor a century of history, community pride, and the hotel’s lasting place in Newton’s heritage.
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Jim Caviezel headlines Pulse Life Advocates’ November 21st Christmas Gala!
Pulse Life Advocates hosts their 16th annual fundraising dinner on November 21st at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des. Moines, Iowa, with a pro-life Christmas Gala. Actor Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” will. present the keynote speech....
The Des Moines Register
3 hidden gem Des Moines restaurants worth seeking out for great food
Some restaurants thrive not on flash but on familiarity found at the smoky barbecue joint where the pitmaster knows your order, the Balkan grill where the sausages sizzle over open flame or the neighborhood bar where pizza and jalapeño poppers taste best after sunset. These are the metro’s comfort-driven hangouts, hidden gems where the food is hearty, the vibe is relaxed and the regulars form the backbone of the dining room. They’re not hidden because they’re obscure; they’re hidden because they’re woven into the everyday rhythms of their neighborhoods. Walk in and you’ll find friendly service and an unfussy dining room. Whether it’s burnt ends with perfect bark, cevapi served Balkan style with ajvar or a bar pie that surprises you with how good it is, these spots deliver the metro’s most satisfying casual meals. Kue’d Smokehouse Kue’d is a barbecue institution from competitive pitmasters Shad and Angie Kirton, who achieved competitive success on TLC's “BBQ Pitmasters” and earned top honors at the Jack Daniel’s World BBQ Invitational Championship. The laid‑back dining room filled with the scent of hickory smoke is small, so expect a crunch during busy times, but the vibe is casual and welcoming, with counter service and
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Perry and ADM High Schools Qualify 16 Students for All-State Music Festival
Isaiah Christensen. Photo Courtesy of Perry Fine Arts. Perry and Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High Schools saw 16 students qualify for the Iowa High School Music Association All-State Festival over the weekend. Perry Band Director Blaine Schmidt shares that Isaiah Christensen was selected to the All-State Orchestra for the third consecutive year. He...
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Des Moines Children’s Museum is making the move to a temporary location
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Children’s Museum is moving out of Valley West Mall this week, bound for a new temporary home in Urbandale. The museum has operated out of the mall since 2017 and even moved into a larger space within Valley West in 2019. The temporary move follows Valley West […]
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$100,000 More for Effort to Boost 13 Museums in Iowa Great Lakes Region
(Dollar Bills with Bow - KIWA Staff Photo) Okoboji, Iowa (RI) — A group formed three years ago to support and promote museums in the Iowa Great Lakes area has received another $100,000 donation. Mary Dreier, a member of the Lakes Area Museum Alliance board of directors, says the...