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Photos: Tavern 180 opens its second location in the Des Moines metro
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Photos: Tavern 180 opens its second location in the Des Moines metroPhotos: Tavern 180 opens its second location in the Des Moines metro - Music
Buddy Holly film 'Clear Lake' in the works
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Buddy Holly film 'Clear Lake' in the worksThe film outlines Holly's last tour, including his final gig at Iowa's historic Surf Ballroom. - Dining
The ultimate West Des Moines dining guide
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The ultimate West Des Moines dining guideThis comprehensive dining guide for West Des Moines will give you plenty of local restaurant choices for every taste and budget. - Dining
Fried chicken is so good
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Fried chicken is so goodWhether it's National Fried Chicken Day or any other day, tempt your tastebuds while you watch fried chicken being made. - Music
Maddie Poppe announces two Iowa concerts
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Maddie Poppe announces two Iowa concertsIowa's "Going Going Gone" singer is headed home this September. - Music
Check out the Juice Side Sessions performances
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Check out the Juice Side Sessions performancesSee previous Juice Side Session performances by local artists. - Life
23 photos: Explore Maquoketa Caves State Park
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23 photos: Explore Maquoketa Caves State Park23 photos: Explore Maquoketa Caves State Park - Music
Your guide to Iowa State Fair Grandstand concerts
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Your guide to Iowa State Fair Grandstand concertsReba McEntire, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett and more lead this year's lineup. - Music
Iowa State Fair: Free entertainment guide
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Iowa State Fair: Free entertainment guideA breakdown of each of the 2018 free stage acts. - Dining
Eat outside in Des Moines on these 7 new patios
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Eat outside in Des Moines on these 7 new patiosA guide to the central Iowa's patio scene, from casual to fancy and brand new to old school. - Entertainment
I was told I'd always be an immigrant.
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I was told I'd always be an immigrant.How the grandson of a Holocaust survivor found home in Iowa - Courtney Crowder
After flash flooding, some Fourmile Creek residents hope for buyouts
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After flash flooding, some Fourmile Creek residents hope for buyoutsEast 35th Street, part of the city hit worst by flash flooding, tells the story of how Iowans are responding: Devastation is matched by unbridled hope.
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'TiK ToK' closes out 80/35 after a flashy Kesha performance
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'TiK ToK' closes out 80/35 after a flashy Kesha performanceSome "animals," as Kesha affectionately calls her fans, waited for hours at the railing, many of whom were decked out in glitter and feathers. - Arts Review
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At 80/35, female artists prove they're no longer festival footnotes
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At 80/35, female artists prove they're no longer festival footnotesThat world is changing, and 80/35 has put Des Moines ahead of the curve — the annual outdoor downtown music festival couldn’t have found a more appropriate artist than Kesha to lead the charge. - Arts
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Photos: Faces of the 80/35 Music Festival on Saturday
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Photos: Faces of the 80/35 Music Festival on SaturdayPhotos: Faces of the 80/35 Music Festival on Saturday - Entertainment
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Photos: Music lovers brave the heat for day one of 80/35
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Photos: Music lovers brave the heat for day one of 80/35Photos: Music lovers brave the heat for day one of 80/35 - Entertainment
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Photos: Faces of the 80/35 Music Festival on Friday
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Photos: Faces of the 80/35 Music Festival on FridayPhotos: Faces of the 80/35 Music Festival on Friday - Entertainment
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Photos: Phantogram closes day one of 80/35
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Photos: Phantogram closes day one of 80/35Photos: Phantogram closes day one of 80/35 - Dining
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ChuChu Donuts makes a comeback in the metro
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ChuChu Donuts makes a comeback in the metroThe new donut shop in downtown Des Moines will specialize in both fried and cake donuts in assorted flavors and glazes, along with freshly filled. - Life
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A Wimbledon-like tennis court in Iowa
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A Wimbledon-like tennis court in IowaThe Field of Dreams is a well-known tourist stop; don't forget the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club modeled after Wimbledon. - News
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International Kissing Day: 30 great Iowa smooches
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International Kissing Day: 30 great Iowa smoochesInternational Kissing Day: 30 great Iowa smooches - Dining
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Five Des Moines restaurants win awards for wine
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Five Des Moines restaurants win awards for wineNine Iowa restaurants win the 2018 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. And five of them are in Des Moines metro. - Dining
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Beaverdale restaurant closed indefinitely due to flooding
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Beaverdale restaurant closed indefinitely due to floodingThe Beaverdale restaurant was hit hard by recent flooding and had to close its doors. It's unclear when the eatery will reopen. - Music
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'Hamilton' on the Fourth of July? 'Electrifying'
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'Hamilton' on the Fourth of July? 'Electrifying'He experienced "Hamilton" for the first time — seeing just how far ambition can carry an outsider, no matter how burdensome the obstacle.
