Iowa State Fair marks record-breaking year in 2019

In addition to attendance records, the 2019 Iowa State Fair blew past the tallies for previous years in several categories.

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Time for a road trip: Statewide restaurant week features nearly 150 eateries

The 3rd annual Main Street Restaurant Week is Sept. 20-29 and includes over 150 restaurants in 55 Iowa communities. It's time for a foodie road trip.

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Peace Tree teams with Iowa corn growers for new beer

A new craft beer from Peace Tree Brewing Co. is coming to store shelves in Des Moines in late October. And the beer is made using Iowa corn.

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Maddie Poppe, Jon Mero to perform at Drake

Iowan American Idol winner Maddie Poppe to perform at Drake's Knapp Center for suicide prevention.

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‘College GameDay’ 101: Everything you need to know for Saturday

There will be plenty to see and do during the ESPN show's visit to Ames

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Think you know Cy-Hawk history? Take our quiz to find out

Bragging rights are on the line.

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Raise a glass. Iowa’s 100th brewery opens Friday

The Iowa Brewers Guild will host a statewide toast Friday night to mark the opening of Wise I Brewing in Le Mars.

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Iowa fan receives kidney from Cyclone sibling

Cyclone fan Ann Sampson can always one-up her brother, Joel, in the Cy-Hawk rivalry after donating a kidney to him.

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R I Restaurant opens in Windsor Heights

A new restaurant has opened in Windsor Heights, bringing a New England vibe infused with seasonal Iowa ingredients to the metro.

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How ‘Back in Black’ became a Hawkeye football tradition

It’s become a tradition as synonymous to Hawkeye football as the stadium-sized chants of I-O-W-A. But where did it come from?

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How ‘Sweet Caroline’ became Iowa State’s celebration song

When the classic Neil Diamond song plays, it's music to Cyclones fans ears.

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The Mavericks to celebrate 30th anniversary

Grammy-winning country phenomenon The Mavericks are making their way to Des Moines.

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From 2006: Photos of ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ in Iowa City

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Here’s a look at Bob Dylan’s Iowa concert history

The Midwestern great returns to Ames on Oct. 23.

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Bob Dylan will return to Ames

Iowans will have the opportunity to see the legend once again.

Where to watch the Cy-Hawk game in Des Moines

If you can't make it to the big Cy-Hawk game on Sept. 14, here are some places in the metro where you can watch the game with food and drink specials.

Iowa football: Photos of fans tailgating before Hawkeyes’ Big Ten opener vs. Rutgers

‘I was in hell’: Iowa home baker speaks out about surviving violent rape

A stranger used Justina Rucinski's home baking business to gain access to her house and assault her. Now, she's on a crusade to ensure that never happens again.

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Mama Mia’s pizza restaurant closes abruptly, plans move downtown

A pizza restaurant near downtown Des Moines has closed its doors abruptly and is moving to a new location in the Equitable Building.

Gene Simmons enjoys his time in Des Moines

Meeting a terminally ill fan and stopping by Hy-Vee to promote his branded soda were included in the rock star's trip to Iowa's capital.

Kick off fall with free beer at Oktoberfest

Here's all you need to know about the 16th annual Oktoberfest returning to downtown Des Moines including free beer and the tapping of the golden keg.

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Fuddruckers closes in West Des Moines

A burger chain near Jordan Creek Town Center closed its doors Monday.

Little Giant Beer Summit set for Saturday at el Bait Shop

The 7th annual Little Giant Beer Summit celebrating Iowa beer takes place at el Bait Shop in downtown Des Moines on Saturday.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill opens downtown

With an eye on eco-friendliness, this Omaha-based sushi restaurant is bringing happy hour food and drink specials to Court Avenue in Des Moines.

10 ‘Unforgettable’ Thomas Rhett hits ahead of D.M. show

Thomas Rhett, the multi-platinum country singer and songwriter, is heading to Des Moines Friday, Sept. 6.

Madhouse Brewing Company closing its doors in September

The Des Moines-based brewing company will hold a last release party at the end of September.

Maddie Poppe to tour with Ingrid Michaelson

American Idol winner and Iowan Maddie Poppe is heading on tour with singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.

Help name Blank Park Zoo’s newest baby

Blank Park Zoo just welcomed a new pup into its seal family.

It’s the 18th anniversary of Slipknot’s ‘Iowa’

The heavy metal band debuted their second project, 'Iowa,' Aug. 28, 2001, on Roadrunner Records.

Casey’s unveils its new Midwest-inspired pizza

The new pizza goes on sale at Casey's stores on Sunday.

‘Food & Wine’ says this is the best fast food in Iowa

Is the loose meat sandwich really the best fast food Iowa has to offer?

How Toppling Goliath became a must-stop destination for beer fanatics

Craft beer connoisseurs drive hundreds of miles and spend hundreds of dollars on 'beercations' at Iowa's Toppling Goliath.

KISS in Des Moines: Could a chain eatery follow?

In an interview, KISS guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley said he hopes to stop at Zombie Burger while in Iowa.

Five biggest wins at MTV’s Video Music Awards

Hosted by American stand-up comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, the night celebrated the best in the music video medium.

Steak ‘n Shake opening pushed back to early 2020

The Des Moines metro was scheduled to get its first-ever outpost of a beloved burger franchise in September, but those plans have changed.

A comedy club is opening in downtown Des Moines

Teehee's Comedy Club aims to highlight local comedians and provide shows, classes and workshops for the general public.

Former ‘Bachelor’ Chris Soules sentenced to 2 years of probation

Soules had pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. His truck hit a tractor on April 24, 2017, killing a northeast Iowa farmer.

Reed’s Hollow to say goodbye after 3 years

The restaurant opened in 2016 with culinary wunderkind Zach Gutweiler, originally from Denver, serving up unique takes on an array of dishes.

Sneak peek inside new St. Kilda location in West Des Moines

St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery is opening a new location inside a historic building in Valley Junction in spring 2020.

Can we finally cut millennials a break?

Millennials are a punching bag in pop culture over stuff like participation trophies. What do they call the medals given to marathon finishers?