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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. - Courtney Crowder
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. - 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
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
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
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
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
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
Cowboy Chicken in Ankeny has closed
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Cowboy Chicken in Ankeny has closedThe restaurant operated for 14 months on Oralabor Road.
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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. - Music
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Chris Cagle postponing retirement for Iowa show
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Chris Cagle postponing retirement for Iowa show"I Breathe In, I Breathe Out" star Chris Cagle plans for his last show to be at Guthrie's River Ruckus in Guthrie Center. - Dining
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Where to find Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in Des Moines
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Where to find Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in Des MoinesWhich pizza joint serves your favorite deep dish? - Dining
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See what tops the Christmas candy list in Iowa
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See what tops the Christmas candy list in IowaAccording to this map of the top favorite Christmas candies by state, Iowa really loves its chocolate. - RAGBRAI
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RAGBRAI 2018: Lance Armstrong joins ride near Aspinwall, Iowa
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RAGBRAI 2018: Lance Armstrong joins ride near Aspinwall, IowaRAGBRAI 2018: Lance Armstrong joins ride near Aspinwall, Iowa - Entertainment
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Colleen Kelly: I didn’t know my brother. Then I rang his doorbell.
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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. - Dining
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An inside look at Harvey's at Hotel Pattee
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An inside look at Harvey's at Hotel PatteeBesides a greatly expanded dining room, it now sports a greatly expanded menu. Here's an inside look at Harvey's at Hotel Pattee in Perry. - Dining
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Restaurants in the metro open on Christmas Day
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Restaurants in the metro open on Christmas DayThere are plenty of restaurants in Des Moines serving dinner on Christmas Day so you don't have to.
