Des Moines IA

Looking for amazing hidden pizza spots in Iowa that locals treasure?. These 8 hole-in-the-wall pizzerias offer mouthwatering pies and cozy atmospheres that make them Iowa’s best-kept culinary secrets!. 1. A & A Pagliai’s Pizza (Iowa City) Tucked into a historic brick building in Iowa City, Pagliai’s Pizza is...

The 2025 harvest marked a milestone for corn production, but for many farmers these numbers came with a lot of uncertainty. "I think as a nation we harvested right at 16.8 billion bushels," Steve Swenka, a farmer and rancher in Johnson County said. "They're already projecting the 2026 crop to be over 17 billion...

One year ago, Linn County secured a long-sought gaming license, clearing the way for a casino to be built in Cedar Rapids after years of failed attempts and delays. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved the license on February 6th, 2025 in a 4-1 vote, marking a major reversal after the county was denied...

Food, like all cultural exchange, is relative. One person’s adventurous meal out of their comfort zone is another person’s daily staple. An example: even though I’m born-and-raised Iowan, I had never heard of a supper club before dining at West Des Moines’ Guesthouse Tavern + Oyster. “Oh, is it like a book club for...

On Monday, February 2, 2026, the Johnston Police Department pledged to prevent the sale of tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products to underage individuals to reduce underage usage and sales. This initiative is called I-PLEDGE and is a collaboration with the Iowa Department of Revenue aimed at educating...

A reality TV show star and entrepreneur will make two appearances in Iowa next week. Craig Conover is a founding cast member on “Southern Charm,” which launched on Bravo in 2013, following the lives of several young professionals in Charleston, South Carolina. Conover says he’s thrilled to be...

The Butler House on Grand Avenue went on the market this week. Why it matters: It isn't just a stately Tudor; it's woven into Des Moines' architectural legacy — including its connection to the Butler Mansion on Fleur Drive, which recently became home to the Italian-American Cultural Center of Iowa.

As new technologies consume more power and alternative energy sources become increasingly necessary to fuel Iowans’ lives, Iowa State University researchers are working to create new batteries from accessible materials to store power from variable sources. Steve Martin and Patrick Johnson, both materials science and...

A Des Moines fixture was named the "most iconic diner" in the Hawkeye State.

I don’t think I could’ve been happier seeing recent news that South Tama, Urbandale, and Cedar Falls school districts passed Public School Strong resolutions. Cedar Rapids was a week before, and they joined Albia, Belmond-Klemme, Decorah, Bennett, and Keokuk who passed resolutions late last year. It warms my...