Multimedia sculpture coming to Water Works Park

Boston-based composer Beau Kenyon and Brooklyn-based sculptor Natalia Zubko are collaborating to create an immersive sculpture at Water Works Park.

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Twenty One Pilots ‘Bandito Tour’ is coming to Des Moines

Due to overwhelming demand, the group has added a new United States leg of their tour. Added dates kicked off in Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 9.

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Photos: Bad Suns headlines UI Homecoming

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Photos: University of Iowa 2019 Homecoming parade

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Food Network named the best ribs in each state.

Barbecue in Iowa isn't hard to find. And with almost 24 million pigs in Iowa, that's about 7.5 pigs per person in the state.

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Head to SKØL in East Village for meat and mead

Erik the Red is raising his glass in Valhalla over SKØL, a Nordic nosh nook in East Village serving lefse tacos, wings, burgers, pork rinds and mead.

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Brothers bring pan-Asian cuisine to Ingersoll with Lucky Lotus restaurant

A new pan-Asian restaurant in Des Moines puts the 'petal to the metal' with family recipes, like pho, bun and curries, from Café Fuzion on the East Side.

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What readers say is their favorite Elton John song

Honorable mentions from Register readers include "I'm Still Standing," "Nikita," and "Goodbye Norma Jean." Tickets to see the iconic singer went on sale Friday morning at 10 a.m.

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Iowa restaurant’s tenderloin named state’s best

This northeast Iowa restaurant's tenderloin sandwich is worth the drive.

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Exile’s new Ruthie 6-pack helps in the fight against breast cancer

Exile Brewing Company paired with Komen Greater Iowa to release a new custom pink Ruthie label and 6-pack carrier for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Corridor Running to run point for 2020 RUN CRANDIC marathon

Tuesday, Think Iowa City announced that Corridor Running will be taking over the planning for the RUN CRANDIC marathon.

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2019 Beggars’ Night schedule for Des Moines, surrounding communities

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.

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Downtown St. Kilda location now serving dinner

Here's some good news for fans of fine dining and live theater in Des Moines: You can now enjoy both dinner and a show in the same building.

RAGBRAI will continue despite staff resignations

The bicycle ride founded by the Des Moines Register is expected to continue in the summer of 2020, its 48th year.

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These 10 creepy Iowa ghost stories will give you goosebumps

From murders and tragic loss to evil and vengeful souls, Iowa definitely has a darker side this time of year.

Fun and affordable central Iowa Halloween activities under $40

Bringing the best of costumes, horror films, and all the candy one can eat, here are 10 Halloween activities in Iowa under $40.

Beat Molly Schuyler at the Emmenecker Challenge, win $1,000

Schulyler has broken records all over the world for her competitive eating skills. But you can win $5,000 for beating her Emmenecker Challenge record.

Where do kids like to dine in Des Moines?

Let us know where kids love to eat in the Des Moines metro for an upcoming roundup.

Carson King being immortalized with bobblehead

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame will donate $5 to the University of Iowa's children's hospital from the sale of every Carson King figurine.

Des Moines Music Coalition bringing back GDP fest

Acts from various genres and ages are booked to help celebrate the eclectic music scene.

This Iowa caucus season, RAYGUN is a ‘hipper bale of hay’

RAYGUN, a Des Moines-based company known for their witty shirts, is attracting Democratic presidential candidates this caucus season.

New ice cream shop rolls into West Glen

A new Thai-style rolled ice cream shop totally rolls into West Glen in West Des Moines serving customizable kid-friendly rolled ice cream concoctions.

Newton’s Gezellig Brewing Co. earns 2 medals at national festival

A Newton brewery open for just four months recently brought home two silver medals from a national beer competition in Denver.

26 hot Des Moines restaurants to try right now

Since June, Des Moines saw over 26 restaurants join the dining scene, doubling the number of new restaurants opening in the first half of 2019.

Elton John will perform in Des Moines in June

Tickets for the general public go on sale Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at EltonJohn.com.

Singer Lana Del Rey will stop in Des Moines

Fans can catch Del Rey performing hits such as “Mariners Apartment Complex” from her sixth studio album.

Iowa State student on joining ‘The Voice’s‘ Team Blake

Millenkamp performed a cover of Kacey Musgraves' "Merry Go Round" and got a chair turnaround from Blake Shelton during her blind audition.

Heart brings ‘Love Alive’ tour to Iowans

Legendary classic rock band Heart performed a mash-up of hits at Wells Fargo Arena while on their "Love Alive" tour.

‘Bachelor’ Peter Weber is healing post-surgery

"The Bachelor" Peter Weber is healing after undergoing an emergency surgery in Costa Rica.

‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ returns to Iowa in December

"WWE Monday Night Raw" returns to Sioux City, Iowa, for the first time in six years.

6 Iowans will share hard-to-believe but true stories

The Des Moines Storytellers Project's next installment is "True Tall Tales: Stories so bizarre and mysterious they have to be true" on Oct. 29.

Jeff Richmond talks ‘Mean Girls’ on Broadway

"Mean Girls" on Broadway will be coming to Des Moines Oct. 15-20 and marks the third stop on the national tour.

Kites fill the sky in North Liberty

Scotty’s Pub & Grub liquor license in jeopardy

Owner Scott Thomas failed to report a July arrest for disorderly conduct after fighting with two employees at Scotty's.

RodRossa Napoli Pizza in Clive has closed

RedRossa Napoli Pizza in Clive, specializing in wood-fired pizzas, has closed permanently.

Popular food truck sets up shop in Beaverdale

This popular Des Moines metro food truck serving bulgogi beef Korean wraps and Thai chicken crunch wraps is opening a new restaurant in Beaverdale.

2020 Storytellers Project: Season schedule released

Check out the list of themes for the upcoming season — and find out more about our 2020 season at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines.

Carson King ends up raising $3M — thanks to Busch Light

Carson King ends up raising $3 million after local Bush Light distributors donate the final $41,000.

Iowan chooses coach on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

Iowan Cali Wilson chooses coach following three-chair turn on NBC's "The Voice."

Downtown Farmers Market to open one hour later

The Downtown Farmers Market in Des Moines is opening one hour later for the month of October and the Winter Farmers Market has changed locations.