Entertainment
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Iowans are spring breaking in Iowa says Indianola Boutique Hotelier.
Spring Break is here, but many Iowans will be staying within the state. According to AAA, nearly 25% of Iowans (22%) will take a Spring Break vacation. The result is local boutique experiences seeing an influx. “We’re going gangbusters,” says Pritesh Patel, Owner of Hotel Pommier in Indianola. He discusses a viral post, and why…
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Exclusive: What happened to Max and Amy on WHO Radio?
WHO Radio morning show listeners have been asking one big question: what happened to Max and Amy? The iconic co-hosts took over for Van Harden and Bonnie Lucas after their retirement in 2021, but are no longer with the station, Maxwell Schaeffer confirmed to Justin Brady of The Iowa Podcast. What happened? And why? Subscribe…
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Tomorrow: Massive Winter Games Event Attracts Over 30,000 to NW Iowa.
Winter is so hot right now, at least if you’re in Northwestern Iowa. Tomorrow, Iowans and folks from around the country will jump in a frozen lake, play human foosball, broomball, and fly 30-100ft massive kits. Kiley Zankowski, the Director of Marketing and Events for The University of Okoboji Winter Games tells us what to expect…
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A Winter Wonderland At Iowa’s Largest Gardens
Christmas Lights in Ames aren’t hard to find. Ames has the largest gardens in Iowa, and just in time for Christmas and Hanukkah Reiman Gardens has transformed their entire outdoor garden space into what they’re calling a Winter Wonderscape. Ed Lyon, Director of Reiman Gardens also discusses their winter butterfly activities and the Applied Imagination…
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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…