Simon’s nominated for hospitality award, customers say it’s well deserved
It’s only 4:45 p.m.—15 minutes before the doors even open, yet Simon’s Restaurant already has a line down the block. For ...
Meet Simon Goheen at Simon's, Iowa's James Beard Foundation nominee for his hospitality
Iowa has never had a James Beard Foundation nominee for Outstanding Hospitality. Simon Goheen at Simon's in Des Moines shows ...
Iowa City Press-Citizen14d
Risk of severe thunderstorms increases in Iowa for Friday afternoon
A massive storm system is expected to sweep across the United States Friday afternoon and evening, bringing damaging winds, hail, and tornado threats to parts of Iowa. Des Moines and most of ...
Material witness warrant issued in deadly Des Moines hit-and-run case
Police are still seeking a man wanted for questioning in connection with a deadly October hit-and-run crash on Des Moines’ south side and now a material witness ...
A comprehensive guide to pizza in the Des Moines metro, from Taste of New York to Eatery A
If George Formaro had his way, Iowa, and in particular, the Des Moines metro, would be known for its pizzas. “I think Des Moines and Iowa have a great pizza culture, and I've always thought there was ...
Iowa Public Radio15d
A historic dinner theater is set to reopen in Des Moines this November
Ingersoll Theatre, which has sat unused for over a decade, plans to reopen this fall after undergoing a $5 million restoration.
Giants Wire17d
After a 16-year run in downtown Des Moines, Fong's Pizza closes to relocate
Fong's Pizza, known for its Asian fusion cuisine and tiki theme, closed its downtown Des Moines location on March ... location of Fong's Pizza include The Iowa Taproom, Ken’s Speakeasy, and ...
Des Moines Register23d
Blizzard warning issued for Iowa. When will whiteout conditions start?
Des Moines, along with much of central Iowa, is under a blizzard warning for Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Rain and snow are expected over the next two days, and high winds will accompany them.
We Are Iowa25d
Des Moines firefighter dies from brain cancer at 42
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines firefighter who fought to expand cancer benefits died following his own battle with cancer Sunday morning. The Des Moines Firefighters union announced that 42-year-old ...
Associated Press27d
Iowa’s governor signs a bill removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during a news conference at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa, Jan. 31, 2024 ...
The Gazette27d
Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections
Rep. Aime Wichtendahl, D-Hiawatha, reacts after speaking during debate on the gender identity bill, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the Statehouse in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall ...
Associated Press27d
Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite protests
(AP video: Nicholas Ingram) Protesters fill the Iowa state Capitol to denounce a bill that would strip the state civil rights code of protections based on gender identity, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in ...