Posted November 02, 2022in Feature 1
Protecting packages from theft in the age of online shopping When Nathan Peterson ordered a $100 Apple HomePod speaker and was notified it had been delivered to his apartment, he returned home to find the package missing. Best Buy sent him a replacement. It was stolen again. In total, Peterson
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Posted October 05, 2022in Feature 1
With fall upon us, the start of hockey is right around the corner with two teams raring to go. The Iowa Wild and the Des Moines Buccaneers are kicking off their seasons soon, and the fall slate for the Des Moines teams will be full of action. Wild coaches, players
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Posted August 31, 2022in Feature 1
As temperatures cool down, it’s the perfect time to venture outside and explore the hundreds of outdoor art pieces located around Des Moines. From traditional murals and sculptures to more experimental installations that dance with light and sound, the benefits of public art are plentiful. “It’s a very unique expression
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Posted August 03, 2022in Feature 1
Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Skillet, Brooks & Dunn, Nelly, Demi Lovato, Alanis Morissette, ZZ Top, John Crist, Kane Brown, Disturbed and more bring their music to Iowa State Fair attendees — and that’s just the Grandstand acts. Look inside for details on the full music scene. John Cooper never thought
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Posted July 06, 2022in Feature 1
This year, Ballet Des Moines celebrates 20 years since its founding and 10 years since its professional debut. Des Moines may boast the only professional ballet company in Iowa, but reaching this point was far from a waltz in the park. Beneath the dizzying whirls of tutus and gravity-defying grande
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Posted June 01, 2022in Feature 1
One summer, my dad took our family across the state on a road-trip frenzy. Every weekend brought us to a new destination. We visited the Field of Dreams, where the 1989 baseball flick of the same name was filmed. We took photos behind Buddy Holly’s giant rimmed glasses, marking the
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Posted May 04, 2022in Feature 1
Ah, there’s nothing like summer in Des Moines. Concerts, exhibitions, sporting events, shows, markets, runs and rides, festivals, fairs… Attractions abound in central Iowa, and we’ve listed them all out for you. As many as we could find, anyway. That temptation to hide in your air-conditioned living room all summer?
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Posted April 06, 2022in Feature 1
First-year Iowa Barnstormer Darius-James Peterson knows the quarterback slot for the Iowa Barnstormers is somewhat hallowed territory. Mention the Iowa Indoor Football League franchise name around the league, and, inevitably, the discussion will circle back to the most famous ’Stormer of them all, Kurt Warner. Some things you just can’t
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Posted March 02, 2022in Feature 1
Do you enjoy playing tennis? How about ping-pong? Or badminton? If you checked all three boxes — or even if you didn’t — we have a sport or you: pickleball. Played indoors or outdoors on courts less than half the size of a regulation tennis court, with paddles and a
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Posted February 02, 2022in Feature 1
The best. The ultimate. The elite. The untouchable. The Best Of Des Moines readers poll annually recognizes the premier local institutions and top-notch entities that have earned the attention — and the business — of our readers. Thousands of votes were cast this year by central Iowa residents in support
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