Remodeled bar brings new cliental to University Library Cafe in Des Moines, Iowa. Full Court Press, a local company, took on the project of transforming the place to a neighborhood bar. Manager Tyler Uetz, and bartender Alex Etgeton share their experiences.

The Fraternal Order of the Eagles hosts a bingo tournament every Sunday afternoon at their Des Moines chapter headquarters.  Admission is $20 for a chance to win the $500 jackpot. Bingo is open to the public and starts at 2 p.m. with food and drink available.

The Pimp My Shed feature at the 34th annual Des Moines Home and Garden show was designed by interior designer Hal Davis of Des Moines. It ran from February 9th to the 12th.

A few Des Moines Food Corps volunteers are building school gardens and teaching young kids how to eat healthy and be active. By Chelsey Teachout | Drake University Food Corps member Daniel Schultz shows kids how to be active and eat healthy as a "local carrot". Des Moines, Iowa (Dec. 13, 2011)...

Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann speaks at Drake November 17, 2011.

Paul’s speech on government transparency and foreign affairs pleases crowd at NFRA Convention in Des Moines By Tim Weideman | Drake University DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 29, 2011) – GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul had the crowd on its feet and cheering several times Saturday at the National...

From Wall Street to Des Moines, the 99% are Moving By Michael Rutledge | Drake University Senior Des Moines, Iowa (October 25) Who are the 99%?  For the amount of press they receive the 99% are still largely indefinable.  A hodgepodge of groups who seemed to have banned together out of convenience...

DMPS elementary instrumental music teachers face budget cuts that double their responsibilities with less time and space, which does not allow students to meet expectations. By Becca Mataloni | Drake University Des Moines, Iowa (October 25, 2011) – Music stands? Check. Instruments? Check. Music...

Streamlining farmers market voucher programs may impede vendor access By Chelsey Teachout | Drake University Des Moines, Iowa (October 25, 2011)–The rise of credit card machines makes it easier for people to exchange money without the hassle of writing checks or getting change back.  Even places...

The crowd – and the media – clearly were there to hear the newcomer to the GOP race for president. By Chelsey Teachout | Drake University Des Moines, Iowa (Aug. 29, 2011) – Presidential candidate Rick Perry made his presence known at the GOP picnic Saturday night in Des Moines. Gov. Rick Perry...