Iowa

Des Moines is on the precipice of becoming a safe haven for women’s sports. Heroics Sports Lounge, operated by LaQuita Lucas and Jami Behun, is hoping to open in the coming weeks after being approved for a liquor license by the City Council…
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From the largest pickleball paddle to the shortest bull to the biggest collection of pencils, discover the Guinness World Records Iowa and its residents hold. 
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Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune! Whether you live in Iowa or are just visiting, it’s good to know there are plenty of affordable,…
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Iowa journalist and author Art Cullen penned a book about the state’s issues with water pollution. He’ll be promoting it at the Iowa City Book Festival in October. Art Cullen, a journalist, author, editor, co-owner of the Storm Lake Times…
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Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn't true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.
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There is plenty to do in Pikes Peak State Park, from hiking to birding to hunting for fossils. Discover one of Iowa’s top nature destinations.  Pikes Peak State Park is known for its majestic river views and unique landscape. A mix of…
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Iowa’s Best Pork Tenderloin Contest has been held annually since 2003, and you can check out these 14 winning restaurants that are still open today. Each year, the Iowa Pork Producers Association sets out to find the best breaded pork…
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Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here's how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop. A group of Girl Scouts in Central Iowa is expanding on its core mission of…
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The arrival of autumn means picking pumpkins, drinking apple cider, and traipsing among corn stalks. Check out these eight corn mazes in Iowa for endless fun. Fall is for breaking out our favorite sweaters, sipping on sweet, spiced drinks,…
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With cursed angel statues, graveyard spirits, and glowing headstones, a trip to these haunted cemeteries in Iowa may send a chill down your spine. 
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