Blank Park Zoo’s new rhino calf LOVES her first bath

The not-yet-named eastern black rhino calf was born April 5.

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Veep hits Iowa hard in final season

Julia Louis-Dreyfuss returns for the final season of HBO's political comedy series Veep, and the latest episodes have Iowa as a prominent backdrop.

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WATCH: Blank Park Zoo’s baby rhino frolics around during first bath

Blank Park Zoo's 2-week-old eastern black rhino calf just got her first bath. And it is adorable!

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West Des Moines contest will crown Iowa’s top bartender

Bartenders from across the state will come together at Smash Park to battle and find out who has what it takes to be named the best in Iowa.

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Our best photos from 2019 proms around central Iowa 2019

From high heels to glitzy dresses to jewelry and hairstyles and bowties and limos — it is prom season in central Iowa.

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Des Moines is 4th-most affordable dining city

Money magazine named Des Moines one of the best cities in America for catching a meal out on a budget.

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Rank Iowa’s gas stations in coffee, pizza and more

We all have our preferred gas stations for our various needs. Tell us about your favorite convenience store across seven categories.

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Drake University’s Beautiful Bulldog Contest going strong after 40 years

Drake University has held its Beautiful Bulldog Contest since 1979. The 2019 winner with be the 40th Beautiful Bulldog crowned, since there was no contest in 1999.

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Caucus-themed restaurant opening on May 1

An Iowa Caucus-themed restaurant is opening in the former space of Ladora Bank Bistro serving flatbreads and share plates.

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St. Kilda has three new restaurants coming

Here's a peek at the three new restaurants from the team of St. Kilda Cafe & Bakery that will open in the months ahead in the Des Moines metro.

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Find out what’s opening, closing across Des Moines

Keep up with restaurants and other businesses that are opening and closing in the Des Moines metro.

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Vodka made in Iowa helps preserve trail system

An Iowa-made vodka is hitting store shelves this week, and a portion of the sales will benefit the Iowa trail system.

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Des Moines band Druids host CD release party

Local psychedelic/stoner metal trio Druids are set to commemorate the release of their third full-length record, “Monument,” by playing a hometown show at Wooly’s on Saturday, April 20.

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Noise rule change threatens Water Works Park concerts, music supporters say

The City Council passed the first reading of the ordinance back in March but pledged to hold off on its final approval.

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Big Head Todd, Sister Hazel to play RAGBRAI stop in Indianola

“It’s going to be a huge night,” Indianola RAGBRAI entertainment co-chair Jim Stockberger said. “We’re expecting a really big crowd and a fun night.”

‘Game of Thrones’ food and drink specials

Here are places you can go in the Des Moines metro featuring food and drink specials inspired by the hit book and TV series.

Hardee’s on South Ankeny Boulevard has closed

The city's other Hardee's location remains open.

Food truck and beer festival coming to Altoona

Over a dozen local food trucks will join area craft breweries to offer a wide range of food and beer at Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona on April 27.

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Where to enjoy Easter brunch in Des Moines

There are plenty of places where you can enjoy Easter brunch on Sunday in the Des Moines metro. Be sure reserve a spot at your favorite brunch place.

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Brian Baumgartner’s wild night out in Iowa City

'The Office' comedian showed a college-age crowd a good time during a night out on the town in Iowa City.

Bet you can’t eat this 5-pound sandwich

Visitors of Smash Park in West Des Moines during National Pickleball Month can try the Big Blue Food Challenge, a 5-pound Italian meat sandwich.

Fong’s Pizza featured on Cooking Channel

Celebrity chef and Food Network star showed Des Moines some more foodie love this week on the Cooking Channel for the most popular pizza at Fong's.

VeganFest 2019: What you need to know

Kick off the Iowa growing season with this fun Des Moines foodie event featuring over 50 vendors of vegan food, gifts, services, books and more.

Marilyn Maye to perform at Temple Theater

Broadway and jazz singer and East High Alumna, Marilyn Maye, will perform two shows in Des Moines' Temple Theater

Ex-Iowa professor wrote ‘Game of Thrones’ series

Author George R.R. Martin spent three formative years in Iowa in the late-1970s as a journalism and English professor at Clarke College (now Clarke University) in Dubuque.

Sambetti’s owner was ‘life of the party’

Paul Strome, owner of Sambetti's in Des Moines, passed away on March 25. But his memory will live in the hearts of his family, friends and customers.

Famous Iowans: Here are some of the most well-known Iowa siblings

From the McCaughey septuplets to the Everly Brothers, Iowa has its share of famous siblings.

Colleen Kelly: I didn’t know my brother. Then I rang his doorbell.

For more than 30 years, Colleen Kelly had only known her brother from photographs. He was someone she wanted to know in real life for a very long time. Then the moment came.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes strikes partnership with Hy-Vee

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes came to Des Moines and spoke to over 10,000 Iowa kids.

Grassley to be honored in special Grammys ceremony

Chuck Grassley will be honored for his role in passing the Music Modernization Act at Grammys on the Hill.

New rhino calf born at Blank Park Zoo

Eastern black rhinos are critically endangered, with less than 1,000 left in the world, but Blank Park Zoo's breeding program is making strides.

Would you get a pizza shop’s logo tattooed for free food?

The $40 flame tattoo comes with 24 free pizzas and the $65 Blaze name logo comes with 48 free pizzas as part of the promotion.

Memories of Paul Strome and Sambetti’s

Des Moines chefs head to France for contest

A delegation of 10 Des Moines chefs traveled to France to help judge a cooking competition in Des Moines' culinary sister city of Saint-Étienne.

Downtown Farmers’ Market begins in one month

Around 40,000 people are expected to attend the opening day of the 44th annual Downtown Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 4.

Daytrotter leaving Iowa after more than a decade

The hub for musicians of all stripes and notoriety that started in Rock Island is moving to Atlanta.

New eatery opens in the Des Moines Art Center

The menu features soups, salads, quiche, sandwiches and a hearty burger. "I wanted to balance the lightness with more robust items."

Bob Odenkirk speaks to DMACC playwriting class

The comedian, writer and actor joined the community college's playwriting class to give them his best writing advice.

Queen tribute band coming to Prairie Meadows

The Minneapolis-based Queen tribute band The Crown Jewels will perform 8 p.m. May 25 at the Finish Line Show Lounge.

Riccelli’s closed after food safety violations

Riccelli's posted on its Facebook page it was closing until further notice. A recent food safety inspection found several repeat violations.