Entertainment
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New Honey Creek Resort owners to elevate property to 5-star resort
The biggest critics of The Honey Creek Resort at Lake Rathbun are its new owners. Beth and Terry Henderson had originally planned on working with the resort to host some events for their agriculture company, but quickly ran into a problem: the resort fell short of their expectations. So they bought it. Even though they…
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The Haunt, Des Moines. This speakeasy requires a hidden key.
For those not in the know, The Slaughterhouse in Des Moines, Iowa is a highly sophisticated and upgraded version of the haunted house. But the owner, Ian Miller has gone one step further opening a secret underground speakeasy called The Haunt, opening Halloween of this year. If that sounds fun, there’s a catch, to get…
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Unlocking the Haunted History of Cedar Falls
Some people in Iowa are already chomping at the bit for Autumn, and with the spooky holiday season that quickly follows. Iowa has a rich history, and thanks to one of the state’s natives, Lauren Riensche, Iowans can experience Cedar Falls’ creepy true stories. Riensche is the owner and host of Cedar Falls Ghost Tour…
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Iowa secrets, fun travel destinations, and structural popcorn balls?
Iowa has secrets! Some are hidden in plain sight like a few mysterious concrete structures in a popular kids area at the Iowa State Fair. Megan Bannister, author and editor of Olio in Iowa is a walking encyclopedia of Iowa’s craziest stories and tells us the most famous destinations in Iowa! Famous destinations in Iowa…
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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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The best apple picking locations in Iowa
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 some orchards looks more like a vineyard, what local growers DON’T spray on their apples, and he names the best apple picking locations in…
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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.