Posted September 02, 2026in Feature 1
This month we begin trading the corn sweat, swimming pools, tank tops and shorts for crunchy leaves, crisp air, hoodies and blue jeans. What us central Iowans are fortunate we don’t have to trade in are the events we have the opportunities to go to. The weather changes, but so
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Posted August 05, 2026in Feature 1
At the 2026 Iowa State Fair, the Grandstand is once again being treated to national- and world-renowned performers. Some of the biggest names in country, rock and hip hop are taking the stage in Des Moines to give fairgoers shows they won’t forgot. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, fairgoers will be
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Posted July 01, 2026in Feature 1
We dedicate pages of ink to highlight the many ways to spend your free time in central Iowa. From concerts and community events to art festivals and sports, we cover them all in an effort to help you make the most of every season. But what about those who enjoy
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Posted June 03, 2026in Feature 1
Beauty can be found among the landscape, wildlife, people, events and communities of Iowa. If anyone has doubts about that, they simply need to peruse the winning photographs of the 16th Annual Keep Iowa Beautiful photography contest, which invites photographers to showcase Iowa’s natural and environmental beauty through their lenses
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Posted May 06, 2026in Feature 1
Des Moines seems to punch above its weight in almost every way. The Des Moines Art Festival has received national acclaim, and now local ones are continuing to pop up and showcase some of the best local talent the city has to offer. The local food scene is marveled at
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Posted April 01, 2026in Feature 1
IN THE BEGINNING … I wear a dark suit. It’s my first visit to a megachurch, and it is for a funeral. It is confusing in this day and age to know what to wear to church. Your best clothes? Business casual? Shorts and a T-shirt? Got me. Back in
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Posted March 04, 2026in Feature 1
Water is the name humans give to the tasteless, odorless chemical bonding of two hydrogen molecules with one of oxygen — H2O. Don’t let its simplicity fool you. It is the molecule that made all life possible on Earth. Comprising roughly 60% of the human body, water acts as
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Posted February 04, 2026in Feature 1
Traveling around Des Moines guarantees a few things. At some point, you will need to stop for food. Lucky for us, Des Moines has one of the most underrated food scenes in the entire country, but it’s certainly not underrated by its diners. You can shop in most any part
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Posted December 31, 2025in Feature 1
Each winter, the desire to shut the doors, close the blinds and stay hunkered down while the wind, snow and cold weather creep in grows stronger. We would say we don’t blame you, but we do. When winter comes, instead of staying under the blanket with a warm cup of
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Posted December 03, 2025in Feature 1
Publisher’s note: Forty-six years ago, when Michael Gartner was editor of The Des Moines Register, he walked over to the desk of writer Bob Hullihan and said, “How about writing me a Christmas classic for the holidays?” Hullihan said, “Sure.” And he did. It ran in the Register and years
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