Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Sal Vulcano, RAGBRAI announcement, more
The weekend brings the Bike Expo and RAGBRAI announcement party, comedian Sal Vulcano, two wine and cheese events, and more.
California man charged after over 50 pounds of marijuana found on flight to Des Moines
With the help of a K9, Des Moines police caught a man on a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas with more than 50 pounds of marijuana on Thursday.
Behind the scenes of de-icing planes at the Des Moines International Airport
From October through April, deicers help keep airports across the world open. Deicers help clear airplanes whenever there is a buildup of contamination, which can be
Iowa bill would require schools to show pregnancy videos that critics say could mislead kids
Similar legislation last year was inspired by the "Baby Olivia" video created by the anti-abortion group Live Action.
Look out, Iowa. A new fried chicken sandwich restaurant wants to open across the state.
Central Iowa has become a haven for all things fried chicken, especially in sandwich form. Des Moines already has Chick-fil-A, which reopened in West Des Moines after a remodel late last year; Chicken Heat for Nashville hot chicken; Charlotte’s Kitchen with its locations in Johnston and Altoona; and so many more.
Iowa expected more than 1,400 refugees this year. Will they come after Trump's crackdown?
About 150 refugees were expected to arrive over the next two months — and now it's unclear whether they will come to the state or the U.S. at all.
Things to do in Des Moines this weekend: Game night, Iowa Bike Expo, crafting and more
YMCA Teen Game Night at the Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Ave. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Cost: $5 non-members, free for members Gather your teens and join Wellmark YMCA for Teen Game Night on Drake University’s campus.
Iowa universities band together to address critical physician shortage
The state of Iowa is facing a critical physician shortage. To combat the issue, Des Moines University and Drake University are teaming up once again to offer more Iowans access to medical education. The partnership will allow Drake students in any major to apply for a variety of advanced degree programs.
ICE arrest at Des Moines courthouse prompts immigration enforcement questions
The new presidential administration's changes to federal immigration policy are prompting questions about where immigration law can be enforced after an arrest Thursday at the Polk County courthouse.
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A Cedar Rapids chef and a restaurant in Des Moines have been named James Beard semifinalists
Cobble Hill chef Andy Schumacher is a Best Chef Midwest semifinalist. Simon's, an Italian restaurant in Des Moines, is named for Outstanding Hospitality.
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Tiny village solution to homelessness in Des Moines will go before city council
A Des Moines nonprofit is trying for a second time to win approval to build a tiny home village to provide permanent affordable housing for people who are homeless.
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CAPITOL NOTEBOOK: Trump’s order ends DEI at universities, Gov. Reynolds tells Iowa schools
I sent a letter to university presidents reminding them about their obligation to comply with state law and President Trump’s executive order ending illegal DEI,' Reynolds wrote.