Susan Stapleton
The Des Moines Register
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Which of Iowa's best beers will make it to the sweet 16? Vote for your favorite now.
Beer Brackets voting is now open for the 32 Iowa beers remaining. → Read More
Take a look at what sports bar Bix & Co. is offering in Valley Junction
Bix & Co., the new sports bar in Valley Junction, brings pizza and sandwiches to the West Des Moines neighborhood. → Read More
'The luckiest guy on earth': After 34 years at KCCI, anchor Steve Karlin signs off
"It is very simple: You can't do something you love forever — no matter how much you love it.” → Read More
Get to know the rotisserie birds at Panka Peruvian Chicken, now open near Drake
Mariela Maya of Panka Peruvian fame opens her second restaurant with rotisserie chicken as the star of the show. → Read More
HomeGrown brings homemade Pop Tarts and brunch favorites to Sherman Hill
Find omelets, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches, bloody Marys and more on the menu at HomeGrown in Des Moines. → Read More
Country music star Maren Morris and Lindsey Stirling play the Iowa State Fair this summer
Lindsey Stirling and country star Maren Morris are joining the Iowa State Fair Grandstand concert lineup in 2023. → Read More
Folk rockers The Avett Brothers coming to Des Moines in August. Here's how to score tickets
The Avett Brothers, who last played in central Iowa at Hinterland in 2021, return to Des Moines this summer. → Read More
Country music venue Beer Can Alley moves into smaller space and now serves food
Beer Can Alley has an more intimate feel with country music acts playing at the front and comfort foods on the menu. → Read More
Here are 5 restaurants to try near Wells Fargo Arena in downtown Des Moines
Whether headed to a concert, the Iowa state tournaments or a convention, these Des Moines restaurants near Wells Fargo Arena serve great meals. → Read More
Celebrate Valentine's Day in Des Moines with pho, Nerf darts, crafts, bouquets and more
Head to a happy hour with cookies, shoot Nerf darts, get some pho and more this weekend in Des Moines. → Read More
Get ready for a 15,000-square-foot steakhouse opening in West Des Moines
Ruth's Chris Steak House plans to serve lunch and dinner daily and brunch on the weekends. → Read More
Colorado's insanely popular WeldWerks beers hit the shelves in Iowa starting next week
Iowans can start buying Juicy Bits hazy IPA and Weld Pilsner from WeldWerks in stores and bars. → Read More
One of the oldest restaurants in West Des Moines permanently closes in February
After 56 years, Maxie's in West Des Moines closes permanently on Feb. 18 unless a buyer steps forward. → Read More
Chef Joe Tripp’s Korean fried chicken restaurant finds a permanent home in Beaverdale
Joe Tripp, the chef/owner behind Harbinger and Little Brother, opens Basic Bird with Korean fried chicken in Beaverdale next year. → Read More
Love hanging with cats, at a roller rink or on a farm? Join us in exploring Iowa's Off Hours
Never be bored again. Find out how to find cool things to do in the Des Moines metro area with our Off Hours newsletter. Bonus: It's free. → Read More
Another brewery closes this weekend, this time near downtown Des Moines
Once 1717 Brewery closes on Sunday, that leaves 19 operating in the greater Des Moines area. Mistress Brewery closed in Ankeny earlier this fall. → Read More
These 8 Central Iowa restaurants will be open and serving dine-in meals on Thanksgiving Day
For those looking to celebrate Thanksgiving out of the house this year, try one of these 8 metro restaurants serving dine-in meals on the holiday. → Read More
Sweet and spicy ice cream from Black Cat wins a major award from a national organization
The spicy and sweet flavors of Killer Bee ice cream won Black Cat an award from a national organization. → Read More
One of the best restaurants in Des Moines is closing permanently this month
Proof specializes in tasting menu and elevated food in a casual dining experience. → Read More
Don't expect to pick up last-minute ingredients for Thanksgiving at Hy-Vee
For the first time in its 92-year history, Hy-Vee closes all of its stores on Thanksgiving so employees can spend the holiday with friends and family. → Read More