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Historic Butler Mansion in Des Moines opens as Italian American Cultural Center
The Butler Mansion, a historic Des Moines home built in the 1930s, will open to the public this weekend as the Italian American Cultural Center of Iowa following a $20 million renovation. "This is one of the most historic homes in the state of Iowa, and hardly anybody’s ever seen...
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New Dakins Lake cabin in Zearing expands year-round camping options
After a decade of pleas, a Story County park is getting its first rental cabin. A two-bedroom cabin is under construction at Dakins Lake in Zearing. The park is popular for its fishing, camping and kayaking opportunities. More: University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook announces retirement Residents have requested cabins at Dakins Lake since the park expanded in 2015. "We're excited to bring that amenity forward now after all these years of trying to do it," Story County Conservation director Ryan Wiemold said. The facility will offer an alternative to camping, and will hopefully "bring people into the community for a little bit longer term," he said. What will the cabin look like? The Dakins Lake cabin will include two bedrooms, a full bathroom, kitchen and living room. It will also have a covered deck, picnic table and a fire ring. The building meets ADA requirements, Wiemold said, with stairs and a ramp with wide spaces on the inside. The cabin will be open year-round and is anticipated to cost $125 per night. Contractors are expected to finish work so staff can get the cabin operational by winter. It will open for rentals on mycountryparks.com during the winter and
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12 Iowa Farm Markets Where Caramel Apples Make Halloween Sweeter
I’ve never figured out how to eat a caramel apple without making a mess, but that certainly hasn’t stopped me from trying. And once October arrives in Iowa, finding another one becomes a pretty good excuse for a weekend outing. There’s something especially satisfying about visiting a farm...
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Our Dallas-Perry-Adel-Waukee Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
Finding fun things to do with kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. And thanks to your feedback, we’ve made it even easier!. The Macaroni KID Dallas-Perry-Adel-Waukee events calendar has a fresh new look, with helpful features designed to make finding local events, planning your weekends, and keeping track of family fun simpler than ever.
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Milo, a special-needs dog, thrives at Iowa animal shelter
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- Milo, a 2-year-old Chihuahua mix with a rare condition, is thriving at Animal Lifeline of Iowa, a special-needs, no-kill animal shelter. Stacie Leinen, executive director of Animal Lifeline of Iowa, said, "He loves people. He literally smiles and lights up with kids." Milo has been...
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This 69-year-old woman started powerlifting in retirement
Most women don't start powerlifting in their 60s, but at 69, Elizabeth Hendrix feels stronger than ever. Why it matters: Hendrix went from avoiding athletics her entire life to competing in powerlifting, discovering a new sense of purpose along the way. Last winter, she competed in her first powerlifting competition and set a personal record with a 185-pound deadlift. She says she's no longer dealing with fatty liver disease and has seen improvements in her bone health. "One of my friends thought I was getting early-onset dementia because it was such a change from who I was," she says. How it started: Hendrix was born prematurely in Nebraska, weighing just 2 pounds, 1 ounce, and says she struggled with illnesses and avoided athletics growing up. That aversion followed her through her adult life until she tore her meniscus at 65 and went to Kaizen Physical Therapy to help strengthen her muscles. Her physical therapist suggested she try a deadlift. "I thought he was crazy, but we did a deadlift, and it turned out I really liked it. I felt physically stronger," she says. Her physical therapist and doctor at Oak Street Health encouraged her to continue her training at DSM
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Actor Nick Offerman talks land stewardship at World Food Prize event
(Des Moines) -- Actor and author Nick Offerman was in central Iowa this week, encouraging farmers and consumers alike to support regenerative agriculture as demand for food continues to grow. Offerman is among the speakers at the three-day Borlaug International Dialogue, which is bringing together more than 1,200 leaders from...