Business struggles as Des Moines Social Club shifts gears

DSM Culinary owner says attendance at her cooking classes has plummeted since officials announced plans to revamp the Des Moines Social Club.

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Iowa woman to take a spin on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Iowan Lynne Barnes will appear on "Wheel of Fortune" Friday, during the "America's Game" episode.

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New Beaverdale eatery will ‘curb’ your appetite

Popular Des Moines food truck gets back to its roots in Beaverdale by moving into a new restaurant space, and it's now serving a new line of pizzas.

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Block of cheese to be transformed into Dan Gable sculpture

Dan Gable, Iowa wrestling great and coach, will have his sculpture made from 3,000 pounds of Henning's Wisconsin cheese at Hy-Vee in Ankeny this weekend.

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Lana Del Rey soothes fans with soulful vocals

Lana Del Rey rocked the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center with soothing vocals from her recent and past projects.

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Iowan talks landing top 20 on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

She will appear on the show Monday night as one of 20 that will sing for a chance to make it in the top 13.

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Rocket Fizz in Ankeny is closing in December

After four years in business satisfying sweets cravings in Ankeny, Rocket Fizz candy and soda shop has announced it is closing its doors in December.

A guide to surviving winter for Iowa newbies

Many Iowa transplants — we’re looking at you, campaign staffers — woke up to snow-covered cars and roads this morning. Some for the very first time.

Photos: Lana Del Rey in Des Moines

Details on Iowa’s Premier Beer, Wine and Food Expo

Tickets include food, beer and wine samples from some of the Midwest's restaurants, breweries and wineries. Tickets are still available for purchase.

Watch: Who’s got the best pizza delivery in Des Moines?

We ordered pizza delivery from 10 Des Moines pizza places. Here's our top three.

Des Moines catering options for Thanksgiving

These Des Moines caterers are ready to help ease the stress of cooking Thanksgiving dinner so you can spend more time with your loved ones.

Restaurants open for Thanksgiving in the metro

There are plenty of dining options in Des Moines that will be open and serving everything from Thanksgiving specialties to the regular menu.

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31 of the oldest restaurants in Des Moines

These are the oldest restaurants in Des Moines

These restaurants have proved their quality by becoming local traditions.

We ate from the top 10 pizza delivery restaurants

Des Moines has a lot of delicious pizza options, but which ones are the best for delivery? We ordered from 10 restaurants to find out.

50 Best Restaurants in Des Moines: 2019 edition

This list of 50 Best Restaurants represents everything we love about the diverse dining scene of Des Moines including local and international cuisine.

Gone but not forgotten: 41 popular Des Moines restaurants now closed

Bennigan’s in Urbandale closed for renovations

Bennigan's, a restaurant chain with over 30 locations globally, has closed its Urbandale location on Merle Hay Road for renovations.

Dining deals for veterans on Veterans Day 2019

There are plenty of restaurants in Des Moines where veterans and active-duty personnel can get discounts, freebies and deals on Veterans Day 2019.

New East Village eatery serves comfort classics

"One day, I got offered a gig with Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake and I turned it down and the next day, I went to culinary school."

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Cher announces Des Moines concert

Cher will be performing at Wells Fargo Arena in April. Presale tickets available Tuesday. The full slate of tickets goes on sale on Friday.

Another Iowa chef headed for James Beard House

Six weeks ago, a Des Moines chef cooked dinner for the James Beard House in New York City. And another Iowa chef will make the journey on Nov. 14.

Website ranks Iowa near bottom of list for its food scene

A national e-zine specializing in dining and travel ranked Iowa near the bottom of the list for its food, making a jab about tenderloin sandwiches.

From the archives: Photos of Des Moines firefighters since 1930

Photos: Snow fall covers Halloween decorations, leaves, in late October

Iowa Craft Beer Tent opening pop-up store

Iowa Craft Beer Tent is opening a pop-up store inside Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines featuring holiday gifts and weekend beer tastings.

The Long Island Medium on critics, gifts

Caputo has dealt with multiple criticisms from high-profile celebs such as Andy Cohen, Anderson Cooper, and Howard Stern.

A night to remember: ADTR touts hits

ADTR's opener sent audience members into a crowd surf. Fans jumped up and down as they performed "Downfall of Us All," from "Homesick."

Namaste India Restaurant to close after today

Namaste India Restaurant in Clive announced that it is closing after today, but owner says he's looking for a new location.

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Young Thug, Machine Gun Kelly fuse styles at Des Moines concert

Young Thug and Machine Gun Kelly brought out hits to hip-hop/rock lovers in Des Moines. Find out what you missed from their Tuesday night show.

What time is Beggars’ Night in your town?

Most central Iowa communities will be observing the metro's version of trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, but some aren't celebrating until Halloween.

2019 Des Moines holiday party and event venues

There are plenty of restaurants and venues in the Des Moines metro where you can make the most of your upcoming events and celebrations.

Smoke temporarily closes downtown Burger King

Kaleidoscope at the Hub location of Burger King in downtown Des Moines closes temporarily due to smoke from a malfunctioning grill.

Jim Breuer of ‘SNL’ fame to play Hoyt Sherman

Comedy and heavy metal go well together. Just ask well-known stand-up comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Jim Breuer.

Iowa restaurant awards have been announced

The Iowa Restaurant Association has announced its award-winners for hospitality industry excellence in 2019 and will honor them in an upcoming event.

Mixed West Des Moines to close on Oct. 31

Mixed West Des Moines, a restaurant serving healthy salads, panini, wraps and soups is closing its doors permanently on Oct. 31.

ADTR’s Kevin Skaff on return to the music scene

The band's lead guitarist Kevin Skaff chatted with the Register about their upcoming performance, overcoming lawsuit with Victory Records, plus more.

Brenton Skating Plaza reopening for a new season

Brenton Skating Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Des Moines on the Principal Riverwalk at 520 Robert D. Ray Drive.

Fans ‘Cry Pretty’ with Carrie Underwood

Country music star Carrie Underwood showed fans how to "Cry Pretty" during her performance at Des Moines' Wells Fargo Arena with her discography.