Entertainment
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Iowa Cubs to invest $65 Million in renovations. “Cubbie Village” coming soon?
Iowa Cubs General Manager Sam Bernabe is celebrating 40 years with the Iowa Cubs this year in a big way. Principal Park will soon begin a $65 Million renovation, with the goal of becoming an entertainment district resembling Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field, or Ballpark Village at Busch Stadium. Will downtown Des Moines soon connect to a…
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Biking in Iowa: Everything you need to know for summer.
What bike should you get for Iowa trails? What tires? What frame? Should you get an e-bike? How do you prevent a flat? Where are the famous bike hangouts? Why do people from out of state come to Iowa for RAGBRAI? Iowa bike icon Dan Koenig of Ichi Bike packs everything you need to know…
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Des Moines Art Center Celebrates 75 Years of Iowa Art
When thinking of Iowa Art, most people think of American Gothic and that’s where the conversation ends. But Jeff Fleming, of The Des Moines Art Center, explains why Iowa is art savvy, and why smart business leaders and civic leaders use art as a secret weapon to grow local economies and development. 75 Years of…
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No, Iowa isn’t cutting back restaurant inspections.
Contrary to recent article’s claim, the state of Iowa is not planning to dramatically scale back the routine inspection of restaurants says Jessica Dunker, CEO of The Iowa Restaurant Association.
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Why Honeycrisp apples are so darn expensive
Bryan Etchen, the owner of Iowa Orchard, explains why Honeycrisp apples are expensive, delicious, and why they make experienced growers want to pull out all their hair. We also ask why his orchard looks more like a winery, what local growers DON’T spray on their apples, and he names growers you can visit to pick…
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WHO TV Anchor On Restoring Media Trust
Elias Johnson is the evening anchor on WHO Channel 13 taking over for Dan Winters. He addresses ultra-low trust in media.
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Iowa City has BIG plans. Will they have the money?
Kim Casko, CEO of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership says the Iowa City area has really big plans. A mass transit system, affordable childcare, affordable housing, internet for all, and new river projects. She explains how the Better Together 2030 All In Vision Plan came to be and how the pandemic helped. Kim Casko,…