CULTURE - Iowa Starting Line

Aug 2024 3

Hawkeye legends: 10 famous University of Iowa alumni

By Good Info News Wire | LOCAL PEOPLE, EVERGREEN, Good Info News Wire

Explore the stories of 10 legendary University of Iowa alumni, from Ashton Kutcher and Caitlyn Clark to Tennessee Williams.

LOS ANGELES - APR 15: Ashton Kutcher at the 9th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony Arrivals at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, CA

Jul 2024 30

The 4 best BBQ joints in the Des Moines metro, according to readers

By Stacy Rounds | FOOD AND DRINK, FOOD-GUIDE, Stacy Rounds

From tender smoked beef and pork to mouth-watering sauces, the best BBQ joints in Des Moines offer a little slice of Midwest meat perfection.

A platter of smoked meats with pickles and pickled red onions.

Jul 2024 29

The 5 best pizzas in Des Moines, according to our readers

By Stacy Rounds | FOOD AND DRINK, FOOD-GUIDE, Stacy Rounds

We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Des Moines pizza parlors. Here's what they said.

Jul 2024 29

Black Cat Ice Cream is Des Moines’ best, according to our readers

By Stacy Rounds | FOOD AND DRINK, FOOD-GUIDE, Stacy Rounds

When it comes to the best ice cream in Des Moines, the results are in, and the clear winner is...

Jul 2024 28

The 3 best new restaurants in Des Moines, according to our readers

By Stacy Rounds | FOOD AND DRINK, FOOD-GUIDE, Stacy Rounds

Calling all foodies in Des Moines! The results are in from our readers' choice poll, and we have the inside scoop on the best new restaurants in town.

Jul 2024 26

Every Iowa restaurant that’s been featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’

By Katie Giorgio | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Katie Giorgio

Since the popular Food Network show hit the airwaves, seven Iowa restaurants have been featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." Here's a bit about each one.

Every Iowa restaurant that’s been featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’

Jul 2024 24

Pantrylympics event bring Johnson Co. food pantries together for competition, fun

By Grace Katzer | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Grace Katzer

You know that event that happens once every four years, bringing together athletes from vastly different backgrounds to compete for first, second, and third? No, no, no, not the Olympics. In...