Here’s your chance to own your own restaurant

Over 100 restaurants and restaurant spaces are currently available for sale or lease across the state. And some of them are located here in the metro.

| 2 days ago

Treasured stories from the Des Moines Storytellers Project take center stage —again

There’s something special about re-reading stories or re-hearing songs or re-watching movies. In the second, third or 100th encounter, all the joy — or the pain — of your first come flooding back.

| 2 days ago

Jason Momoa: Behind the scenes of his ‘SNL’ gig

From performing a haka to hosting "Saturday Night Live," Jason Momoa tells USA TODAY about premiere week for his new superhero movie "Aquaman."

3 days ago

Nitefall on the River confirms first 5 concerts of summer series

Organizers announced this week the first five additions to Des Moines concert tradition Nitefall on the River.

| 3 days ago

Steve Miller Band kicks off tour in Des Moines

Country music stalwart Marty Stuart joins Steve Miller Band in Des Moines.

| 2 days ago

From the archives: Des Moines Skywalk Golf Classic through the years

3 days ago

Report: Iowa has some of the cheapest beer in the country

Since 2017, the price for a case of beer in Iowa has dropped by 63 cents.

| 3 days ago

Two concerts added to Iowa State Fair Grandstand

Country and classic rock lead to the latest addition to the Iowa State Fair.

| 4 days ago

2019 Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival

5 days ago

Waka Flocka Flame concert ignites conversation around race at UNI

Saying they received credible threats of violence, the University of Northern Iowa has barred non-students from attending a Waka Flocka Flame concert.

| 6 days ago

Great Iowa smooches from the Register’s photo archive

6 days ago

Classic 1950s diner opens in Pleasant Hill

This new diner in Pleasant Hill is full of booths and mid-century charm, and most items on the menu are less than $10.

| 6 days ago

Photos: Rap artist Waka Flocka Flame

6 days ago

New eatery opens inside downtown games complex

This new restaurant in downtown Des Moines is located inside a game complex that includes escape chambers, axe throwing and create-your-own mini golf.

WATCH: Hairball member catches fire in Iowa

The arena rock tribute Hairball played Sioux City last week and things got, well, toasty.

Have a mullet? Get in on this food special in Des Moines

This restaurant special in Des Moines is for people who are business in the front and party in the back. Sport your best mullet and enjoy a free meal.

New poke restaurant opens in downtown Des Moines

A new fast-casual restaurant has joined the culinary ranks of Des Moines, serving Hawaiian-style cubed raw fish salad for lunch and dinner.

Music of the Carpenters to be performed at Temple Theater

The Music of The Carpenters is a professional tribute band that has performed together for nine years.

This is the relationship question Iowans search for the most

Just in time for Valentine's Day, a tech company has unveiled the most-searched-for relationship question on Google.

This culinary contest is for Iowa student chefs

Teams of culinary students from Iowa high schools will compete in this youth chef competition in Des Moines for a chance to go to nationals.

Slipknot talks new album, Iowa State Fair show

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor discusses depression, the band's new single and an upcoming show at the Iowa State Fair.

Gov. Kim Reynolds welcomes Bacon Fest ambassadors

Iowa's governor will be 'breaking bacon' with ambassadors from three visiting countries on Friday, the day before the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival.

Opening act announced for Cardi B in Des Moines

A second opener may be announced at a later date.

Lemon Grass Thai Restaurant reopens in Adel

"I wanted to open a smaller restaurant with shorter hours so I can focus on taking care of my kids and my family," owner Chad Lovan said.

From the archives: 30 great Iowa smooches

12 Iowa love songs to cue up on Valentine’s Day

It’s easy to pick up a dozen roses for Valentine’s Day, but this year, why not set the mood with a dozen songs?

World chili championship relocates to Ankeny

Bring on the chili. The District at Ankeny's Prairie Trail is the new home of the ICS World Championship Chili Cook-off for the next five years.

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ broke a Des Moines box office record

The hit Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" grossed a record amount of ticket sales during its Des Moines debut.

Storytellers Project joins the DSM Book Festival

A new festival will feature star authors, literary discussions, classes and a new edition of the Storytellers Project.

It’s so easy to fall in love again with Buddy Holly

Sixty years after Buddy Holly's death, a trip to the Winter Dance Party in Clear Lake, Iowa, makes it so easy to fall in love with him all over again.

Why Chris and Emily Norton added 5 kids in 2 months

Chris and Emily Norton adopted one grown daughter in December and, after fostering four sisters, adopted them in February. They are now a family of seven.

New eatery will offer pizza and a shot for $5

This soon-to-open Court Avenue restaurant will offer a slice of pizza with a shot for $5.

Iowans need your help for a special audition on ‘The Voice’

Tory Gregurich and Laura McCargar of Des Moines are eligible to win a competition that will put them one step closer to appearing on NBC's The Voice

Police investigate theft of Ritchie Valens memorabilia

Clear Lake police are looking into a theft connected to Ritchie Valens and "the day the music died."

Iowa retailers can use this new app to check IDs

The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) released a mobile app that helps retailers check ages of customers. And it's free to download and use.

Valentine’s Day restaurant specials in the metro

From an evening of locally sourced dishes to a 1960s-inspired cocktail party, Des Moines chefs are getting ready for romantic Valentine's Day dining.

The essential East Village restaurants

Your ultimate list for eating your way around East Village

A Tommy Chong impression, Smokey Bear and other ways my induction into the Air Force went bad

With no money and a kid on the way, Larry Wohlgemuth joined the Air Force. But he forgot one important thing on his first day.

Drink margaritas for a living with this job

This Mexican restaurant is looking for a margarita guru. Benefits include $1,000 a day*, free chips and salsa, and the "coolest business cards ever."

Where to eat in the downtown Des Moines skywalk

Here's where to find food without leaving the Des Moines skywalk. And we've included a map to help you navigate yourself to something tasty.

| 6 days ago