From Broadway lights to hometown heights

Writer: Mathany Ahmed Photo: Duane Tinkey By the time Napoleon Douglas takes the stage ...

‘Antiques Roadshow’ finds lively history at Living History Farms

At Living History Farms, an “Antiques Roadshow” appraiser interviewed a guest about an 1860s ...

How red velvet cake became a staple for Juneteenth

Red velvet cake and other red foods, like barbecue and watermelon, are a traditional ...

Artist Seso Marentes to be honored at Arts Festival

Mixed-media artist Seso Marentes of Des Moines explores Latino heritage and culture. (Photo: Duane ...

Baffled by birdies? A basic guide to the Principal Charity Classic

The Principal Charity Classic brings PGA Tour pros to Des Moines for some great ...

Momentum builds for capital campaign at Blank Park Zoo

Big cats will soon have a bigger place to call home at Blank Park ...

Local rug-maker paints with fiber

Writer: Madeline Cisneros Photos: Duane Tinkey Craig Miller started making rugs during the pandemic, ...

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Mother-of-pearl shells from the Des Moines River inspired the iridescent surface of “Hello, River,” ...

Planting seeds for lifelong nutrition

Writer: Madeline Cisneros Sometimes it helps to have a snappy title. This year’s Iowa ...