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Warm up at Des Moines’ 10 best comfort food spots
Finding comfort food in Des Moines isn’t hard if you know where to look. Check out these 10 soul-filling restaurants that’ll warm you right up in the winter.
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Iowa’s top maple syrup farms to visit or buy from
There is nothing sweeter than maple syrup straight from the farm. Discover the best maple syrup farms in Iowa to visit and buy from.
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Trump’s cuts to Medicaid threaten services that help disabled people live at home
Leisa and Kent Walker recently received a disturbing notice: The private company managing their son’s Medicaid coverage intends to cut nearly 40% of what it spends for caregivers who help him live at home instead of in a nursing home.
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Palace Site: The Des Moines spot where humans have lived for 7,000+ years
In 2010, a historic site was uncovered in Des Moines. Here’s everything you need to know about the Palace Site.
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Protests, rallies, and meet a candidate: Mar. 3-10, 2026
Protests, rallies, and meet a candidate: Mar. 3-10, 2026
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11 best spring & summer festivals in Iowa in 2026
The best festivals in Iowa this spring and summer range from food-centric events to those that support marginalized voices. Here are 11 you won’t want to miss.
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Criticism at city council meetings is legal, Iowa judge rules
Judge: City’s arrest of critic is ‘quintessential viewpoint discrimination’ by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Declaring that a citizen was “targeted because he criticized the police department and city leadership,” a federal judge has ruled that the City of Newton violated the rights of a critic by twice having the man arrested…
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Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa: Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2026
Protests, rallies, and events across Iowa for Feb. 24-Mar. 3, 2026
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10 women-owned businesses to support in Cedar Rapids
From a French bakery to a pet spa to a plant shop, discover Cedar Rapids’ top women-owned businesses.
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Kava craze: What it is & where to try it in Iowa
Kava has been consumed for thousands of years, and now you can try it across Iowa. Check out exactly what it is and why you’ll want to seek it out.
