IHOP opens in Waukee on Tuesday

In addition to breakfast classics available all day, the restaurant will serve burgers, sandwiches, entrees and salads.

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Blake Shelton delivers a three-hour country party

Blake Shelton returned Thursday night to Des Moines, performing the "Friends and Heroes" tour at Wells Fargo Arena.

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Vote for the best pulled pork sandwich in Iowa

16 Iowa barbecue restaurants, including one in Johnston, are in March Madness-style brackets for Iowa's best pulled pork sandwich. Here's how to vote.

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March Madness: 50 sports bars to eat and watch

More than 50 sports bars and other venues in the Des Moines metro where you can kick back with a few drinks, enjoy some great grub and watch sports.

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Broadway: A closer look at the shows coming to Des Moines

'Mean Girls,' 'The Band's Visit' and 'Wicked' lead the new season of Broadway shows.

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Broadway in Des Moines: New season announced

"Wicked," "The Band's Visit," "Mean Girls," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and more lead the upcoming Des Moines Performing Arts season.

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DMPA announces upcoming music and comedy season

Des Moines Performing Arts announced 23 music, comedy, dance and family programs on Thursday.

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Photos: The 2019-2020 Willis Broadway Series

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Vote: Beer Brackets enter round of 16

The round of 18 runs until March 18.

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How I fell in love with America’s ‘most dangerous woman’

Sharing a life with civil rights activist Donna Red Wing was a wild ride. But Sumitra Red Wing would give anything for just one more day.

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From 2016: Des Moines shines in NCAA Tournament debut

Take a look back at the 2016 NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, the city's first time hosting first- and second-round NCAA games.

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Garth Brooks dedicates song to cancer-stricken Iowan

In St. Louis, Garth Brooks dedicated "Standing Outside The Fire" to one of Iowa's own.

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Archive photos: Babe Bisignano and his iconic Des Moines restaurant, Babe’s

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St. Patrick’s Day events and parties in Des Moines

It's time to don your finest green and get ready for the weekend.

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Popular West Des Moines restaurant, wine bar closing

A restaurant and wine store that has been a part of the Jordan Creek Town Center for over 14 years is closing its doors at the end of the month.

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Tool brings show to Des Moines in May

The celebrated prog rock act plays Iowa' largest indoor stage this spring.

Blake Shelton returns to Des Moines this week

Country star Blake Shelton plays Thursday night at Wells Fargo Arena.

Beer Brackets: Vote now in the second round

Round two kicked off Monday. Which beers survived?

Some Iowa shops are selling CBD goods. Is that legal?

CBD oils can be prescribed to treat certain conditions in Iowa, but over-the-counter CBD products are illegal in the state.

Justices: Medicaid covers Iowans’ transgender surgery

Transgender Iowans can now use Medicaid funds to pay for transition-related care, including surgeries, the Iowa Supreme Court has ruled.

Enjoy a fish fry in Des Moines for Lent in 2019

You don't have to be Catholic to enjoy this traditional fried fish feast in Des Moines. Here's where to find a Friday fish fry near you.

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Where to eat in downtown Des Moines

Your ultimate list of Des Moines restaurants and eating local downtown.

New restaurant opens inside downtown YMCA

"We like to take something that we like to eat and then break it down to its basic ingredients, switch things up and make a healthier version."

1908 Draught House opens 5th location in Norwalk

The new location features 24 assorted beers on draft and the same food, weekend brunch and beverage menu as the other four metro bar-restaurants.

Des Moines vegan foodie tour features 18 restaurants

The vegan foodie tour will feature 3 different Des Moines restaurants per week. And each restaurant will feature at least 3vegan options.

Charlotte Russe to close all stores, including 4 in Iowa

Charlotte Russe will close and liquidate all stores but is negotiating to sell its intellectual property.

New healthy restaurant opens in Johnston

Dieters rejoice. This new fast-casual restaurant in Johnston offers healthy nutritious meals so you can build your body from the foundation up.

Newton native Sara Haines brightens “Good Morning America”

Sara Haines is facing her biggest challenge yet. After years as a featured player, she’s been given her own show.

Mila Kunis explains Ashton Kutcher’s Valentine’s Day fail

The native Iowan wanted to offer wife Mila Kunis a sentimental Valentine’s Day gesture but fell a little short.

Beer Brackets have returned — vote now!

The Register's all-Iowa Beer Brackets return. Vote now for your favorite Iowa craft beer.

Here are the steakhouses of Des Moines

In the mood for a red meat fix? This list of steakhouses in Des Moines will direct you to your favorite cut of beef with all the trimmings.

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The steakhouses of the Des Moines metro

Chainsmokers to play Iowa State Fair Grandstand

The Chainsmokers join a lineup featuring Slipknot, Luke Bryan, Hootie and the Blowfish and more.

Ben Folds, Violent Femmes headed to Water Works

The Water Works amphitheater gets a second confirmed concert

Slipknot to celebrate new album at Iowa State Fair

Slipknot plans to release its to-be-titled sixth album the day before appearing at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand.

Celebrity chef Roy Choi is coming to DMACC

The chef was named one of the world's most influential people and Best New Chef in 2010 by Food and Wine magazine.

Des Moines students claim first in culinary contest

Five Des Moines Central Campus students claimed first in a state competition and now move will compete at national's in Washington, D.C.

These are the oldest restaurants in Des Moines

These restaurants have proved their quality by becoming local traditions.

31 of the oldest restaurants in Des Moines

The new Argentinian restaurant in Des Moines