Polk County

What if you could start with food from Togo, move on to Thailand, stop in Ecuador and Germany, and finish with dessert from France—all without…

Each December, a quiet Ankeny neighborhood turns into a glowing Christmas storybook. Gingerbread Lane is a free holiday lights display on SE Richland Court, where…

Every summer, thousands of people spread out across the west lawn of the Iowa State Capitol for one of Des Moines’ most iconic Independence Day…

Every summer, downtown Des Moines turns into one of the biggest outdoor art galleries in the Midwest. The Des Moines Arts Festival takes over Western…

When winter settles into Iowa, Dome After Dark at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden shines as one of the most talked-about seasonal events in…

What is a Holiday Pop-up Bar? Typically, it’s a restaurant and/or bar that pops up extra decorations during the holiday season. In fact, it’s usually…

What is the Great Des Moines Hot Air Balloon Hunt? The Great DSM Balloon Hunt is a unique event focusing on hot air balloons in…

Not only is the State Law Library of Iowa the most beautiful in Iowa, it frequently makes the list of the most beautiful libraries in…

Michael Kromminga of West Des Moines loves Christmas. He was first featured for his Christmas projects in the Cedar Rapids Gazette back when he was…

Saturday, September 14th is IllumiFest, a fall festival of light, held at the City Campus in West Des Moines, Iowa. The festival includes free family…