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5 terrible holiday songs to avoid this year
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5 terrible holiday songs to avoid this yearJust, please, stick to Bing Crosby. - Politics
Download: Iowa caucuses app for Android, iPhone
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Download: Iowa caucuses app for Android, iPhoneFollow all the news in an Android or iPhone app as candidates visit Iowa ahead of the 2016 caucuses. - Life
Photos: Bar hopping in Des Moines, Dec. 14
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Photos: Bar hopping in Des Moines, Dec. 14Were you out on the town Friday night? There's a chance we saw you. - Dining
What's the difference between Des Moines' 2 Brazilian eateries?
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What's the difference between Des Moines' 2 Brazilian eateries?Des Moines now has two Brazilian steakhouses featuring churrasco dining experiences. - News
How a 100-foot Iowa silo became a work of art
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How a 100-foot Iowa silo became a work of art"The architecture is purely functional in its design. So I think it's interesting to use them for a decorative purpose." - 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. - Dining
An inside look at Brazil Terra Grill
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An inside look at Brazil Terra GrillThe Brazilian steakhouse in Wes Des Moines features an unhurried all-you-can-eat churrascaria and salad bar dining experience for lunch and dinner. - Entertainment
How this Iowan combined her dream jobs into one fashion-forward ag life
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How this Iowan combined her dream jobs into one fashion-forward ag lifeLexi Marek spent so much time trying to get away from her family's farm that she couldn't see how great it was. Then something changed. - Entertainment
A sibling bond that survived the army, crossing the Atlantic Ocean and a Chicago winter
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A sibling bond that survived the army, crossing the Atlantic Ocean and a Chicago winterAmar Sinha's family spent a lot of time apart. Then he made it a personal mission to bring his four siblings together. - Dining
The last Farmers' Market of the year is this weekend
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The last Farmers' Market of the year is this weekendShoppers can expect to find a variety of locally raised duck, turkey and holiday hams, and a variety of late-season and greenhouse produce. - Datebook Diner
Review: 801 Chophouse neglects what made its name
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Review: 801 Chophouse neglects what made its nameHead to 801 to feel special and fancy ... preferably on someone else’s dime. - Dining
The best small-town bar in Iowa is in Pella
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The best small-town bar in Iowa is in PellaThis rustic pub with a focus on craft beer and cider was recognized as representing "the absolute best small-town drinking experiences" in the state.
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My wedding tailor suggested I lose weight. She didn't know I was anorexic
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My wedding tailor suggested I lose weight. She didn't know I was anorexicThe prospect of wearing a wedding dress has forced Iowa Columnist Courtney Crowder to confront a painful past. - Dining
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Tasty Tacos seasoning mix now sold at Hy-Vee
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Tasty Tacos seasoning mix now sold at Hy-VeeThe seasoning is a blend of chili peppers, garlic, cumin, salt and other spices that Tasty Tacos uses to make its tacos taste, well, tasty. - Entertainment
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How to see 'Aqauman' a week early in Des Moines
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How to see 'Aqauman' a week early in Des Moines'Aquaman' opens Dec. 21, but Amazon wants you to see the Jason Momoa-led film a week early. - Dining
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New pizza tour launches in Des Moines
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New pizza tour launches in Des MoinesTaste and learn your way around Des Moines through its pizza. Discover how pizza made its way from Italy to become one of the metro's favorite foods. - Dining
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How you can get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $1
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How you can get a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $1Both locations of metro Krispy Kremes will be participating in the "Day of the Dozens" deal. Here's where to get them. - Entertainment
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Arcade bar Up-Down expanding in East Village
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Arcade bar Up-Down expanding in East VillageUp-Down, the popular East Village arcade bar, plans to add more games and a second bar. - Dining
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Cowboy Chicken in Ankeny has closed
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Cowboy Chicken in Ankeny has closedThe restaurant operated for 14 months on Oralabor Road. - Dining
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Food Network featuring Des Moines restaurant
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Food Network featuring Des Moines restaurantGuy Fieri's new show on Food Network is featuring this popular Des Moines restaurant specializing in Southern barbecue and 'redneck surf and turf.' - Music
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Iowa songwriter Matt Woods releases haunting new song
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Iowa songwriter Matt Woods releases haunting new songMatt Woods releases the latest song off his new album, "Tired and Dirty." - Entertainment
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'SNL': Iowa on the wrong side of tourism joke
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'SNL': Iowa on the wrong side of tourism jokeOn the show hosted by Norwalk-raised Jason Momoa, "Saturday Night Live" segment "Weekend Edition" took to poking fun at Dubuque. - Music
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WATCH: Iowan Jason Momoa hosts 'SNL'
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WATCH: Iowan Jason Momoa hosts 'SNL'Jason Momoa busts out the funk on his 'Saturday Night Live' opening monologue. - Life
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Photos: Bar hopping in Des Moines, Dec. 7
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Photos: Bar hopping in Des Moines, Dec. 7Photos and faces from a night out in Des Moines.
