Des Moines
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Changing the Channel: Des Moines bar puts women’s sports front and center
Des Moines is on the precipice of becoming a safe haven for women’s sports.
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14 Guinness World Records Iowa holds
From the largest pickleball paddle to the shortest bull to the biggest collection of pencils, discover the Guinness World Records Iowa and its residents hold.
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Your guide to 12 fun & frugal family outings in Iowa
Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune!
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Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest
30,000 reasons. That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts.
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This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole
Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.
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Iowa City ‘Free Speech’ rally highlights state’s legacy in First Amendment battles
Iowa has long stood at the intersection of First Amendment battles.
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Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines
Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.
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This is the best scotcheroo recipe in Iowa, as awarded by State Fair judges
Darvin Graham makes the best scotcheroos in Iowa. Those may be fighting words in certain church basements and at some school bake sales, but by decree of the Iowa State Fair — the highest of culinary judges around these parts — Graham holds this ooey gooey, chocolatey, peanut buttery title.
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Iowa Girl Scouts Troop 535 is building confidence, character, and culture
Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here’s how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop.
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ Teachers’ Week includes Iowa choir director. How to watch.
Avid watchers of “Wheel of Fortune” will need to keep an eye out in future episodes, as a central Iowa native will be appearing on the popular game show.
