Des Moines IA

Fall in Des Moines brings cooler breezes, brilliant leaves, and a dash of harvest magic. As mid-October arrives, farm stands overflow with orange gourds and local fairs light up neighborhoods with music and treats. Many travelers and locals wonder: where to catch the best pumpkin fun or a festive fair...

On October 1, a concerned citizen contacted the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, reporting that 45-year-old Chenta Hodroff from Des Moines had allegedly provided cocaine on two separate occasions. Following the reports, the citizen handed over the cocaine to law enforcement, who confirmed its presence through...

Iowa’s largest school district has filed a lawsuit against the firm it paid to find its top leader, accusing the company of failing to properly screen former superintendent Ian Roberts, who was detained by immigration authorities last week. Des Moines Public Schools said in its complaint that JG Consulting, the...

Des Moines is bigger—and tastier—than you might realize. As Iowa’s capital, it’s always had a sturdy foundation of steakhouse tradition and Midwest comfort, but what sets it apart now is a playful streak: downtown is alive with brewpubs, global kitchens, inventive coffee shops, and creative chefs making local produce...

(Des Moines, IA) -- A new study of Midwest cities shows Des Moines has that most mobile rental market in the region. The study by Rent Cafe shows that 54% of renters in Des Moines change apartments within two years. That's a 12% increase since 2018. Other factors include a slowdown in new apartment construction in...

It's too late to remove a $265 million bond referendum for Des Moines Public Schools from next month's ballots, Polk County Auditor Jamie Fitzgerald tells Axios. Why it matters: The ongoing superintendent scandal has raised questions about district leadership, which strategists from both parties say could complicate...

After my somewhat unremarkable affair with Centro, I headed back to Des Moines, Iowa with both of my parents in company, to Clyde’s Fine Diner in East Village. I was going on the advice of my good friend, Thomas Nsereko, former Grinnell student and lead cook at Saga, a two-Michelin Star restaurant in New York, N.Y.

Tucked away in the small town of Adair, Iowa, the Chuckwagon Restaurant stands as a testament to the fact that sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come in the most unassuming packages. When traveling along Interstate 80 through the western stretches of Iowa, you might be tempted to keep your...

It turns out delivery drivers do more than just brighten people’s days with long-awaited packages – they can also become unlikely heroes. One black cat in Iowa learned this firsthand when her life changed dramatically, all because of the quick and compassionate actions of a delivery driver. The...

Popeyes corporate has filed a federal lawsuit against Asif Poonja and Jam Equities, the owner of five Popeyes locations in Iowa, including a restaurant on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. The company alleges that the franchisees have continued to use Popeyes’ trademarks and operating systems without authorization....