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Food
Looking to spice up a recipe? Hilal Groceries can help
Food
Connecting through food: B and V African Food Market
"That's my way of connecting": B and V African Food Market owner Benjamin Dean explains what his store brings to Des Moines.
Places
Park planned at former Younkers site in Des Moines
The owner of the lot where Younker Brothers Department Store was located wants to turn it into a park.
Places
Park planned at former Younkers site in Des Moines
The owner of the lot where Younker Brothers Department Store was located wants to turn it into a park.
Animals
New at the Zoo: Zebra set to make its debut
Blank Park Zoo announced the arrival of a new mountain zebra named Hannah and a breeding antelope pair.
Animals
New at the zoo: Blank Park Zoo welcomes several new animals
The Blank Park Zoo announced the arrival of several new animals.
Places
'Get ready to SLAY!' | Dragon Slayer roller coaster opens at Adventureland
The highly anticipated roller coaster started accepting riders Saturday at 10 a.m.
Sports
Largest US skatepark opens in Des Moines less than 2 weeks before Olympic qualifying events
The Lauridsen Skatepark is set to host the Dew Tour May 20-23 and will include the only U.S.-based Olympic skateboard qualifying events for 2021.
Places
Living History Farms opening back up on Saturday
The historic spot is set to open back up on May 1 with COVID-19 restrictions in place, including face masks when inside buildings or on a tractor cart.
Food
Smash Park expands to Pella with 2nd location
The entertainment restaurant and bar in West Des Moines is also looking to expand to Minneapolis and Phoenix.
Community
ACTORS group looking to debut new theater this summer
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the community theater group to move to the Stephens Auditorium. With renovations underway, the return to their venue will be soon.
Places
Catch Des Moines lists top places to visit, eat in central Iowa
People can view the itineraries online, but also download them on a cell phone.
Food
Connecting through food: B and V African Food Market
"That's my way of connecting": B and V African Food Market owner Benjamin Dean explains what his store brings to Des Moines.
Places
Park planned at former Younkers site in Des Moines
The owner of the lot where Younker Brothers Department Store was located wants to turn it into a park.
Places
Park planned at former Younkers site in Des Moines
The owner of the lot where Younker Brothers Department Store was located wants to turn it into a park.
Animals
New at the Zoo: Zebra set to make its debut
Blank Park Zoo announced the arrival of a new mountain zebra named Hannah and a breeding antelope pair.
Animals
New at the zoo: Blank Park Zoo welcomes several new animals
The Blank Park Zoo announced the arrival of several new animals.
Places
'Get ready to SLAY!' | Dragon Slayer roller coaster opens at Adventureland
The highly anticipated roller coaster started accepting riders Saturday at 10 a.m.
Sports
Largest US skatepark opens in Des Moines less than 2 weeks before Olympic qualifying events
The Lauridsen Skatepark is set to host the Dew Tour May 20-23 and will include the only U.S.-based Olympic skateboard qualifying events for 2021.
Places
Living History Farms opening back up on Saturday
The historic spot is set to open back up on May 1 with COVID-19 restrictions in place, including face masks when inside buildings or on a tractor cart.
Food
Smash Park expands to Pella with 2nd location
The entertainment restaurant and bar in West Des Moines is also looking to expand to Minneapolis and Phoenix.
Community
ACTORS group looking to debut new theater this summer
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the community theater group to move to the Stephens Auditorium. With renovations underway, the return to their venue will be soon.
Places
Catch Des Moines lists top places to visit, eat in central Iowa
People can view the itineraries online, but also download them on a cell phone.
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