Des Moines Derby Dames and Crash Test Dolls face off against Circle City Derby Girls on February 25, 2012 at 7 Flags Events Center in Clive, Iowa. Players and volunteers reveal what they love most about Des Moines roller derby.

Every Tuesday night ping pong enthusiasts from around Des Moines gather to share their love of this unique sport. Hosted through the Des Moines Social Club, the event has grown significantly in size since its inception two years ago. The King Pong Table Tennis League meets at 7 p.m. in the Kirkwood...

Windsor Heights residents attended the “Leap Into Spring” festival Feb. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at the Windsor Heights Community and Events Center. The festival featured live music and local artists, with hors d ‘Oeuvres and wine and cheese tastings.

Drake University’s student organization SIFE hosted the 2012 Polar Plunge on Feb. 3 at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park in Des Moines. This year the group asked participants to donate $5 to jump. Proceeds benefitted local organizations supporting individuals with autism and the group raised over $2,000....

At the Des Moines Buccaneers versus Tri-City Storm game on Saturday, February 4, 2012, loyal fans show their support. The Bucs, a junior ice hockey team of the United States Hockey League has struggled in recent years, but fans are not discouraged.

The 23rd Red Flannel Run took place Saturday, February 11 at the Des Moines Riverfront YMCA. There were over 2,000 people who participated in the race. At 9 a.m. the temperature was 3°F with a windchill of -13°F.

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.

Corn is pervasive, and not just in Iowa fields and summer cookouts. It’s in your clothes, food and in your hair follicles. Your tax dollars go to support it and your community thrives on its production.  This slideshow exposes a part of corn’s influence on your life.

Drake Student Senate hosted a ‘Politics and Pancakes’ event on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Olmsted Center for students to talk abut their political passions and engage with media personalities. For more coverage of the event, check out this Storify to see Tweets and interactions with John...

GOP presidential candidates Michele Bachmann and Rick Santorum spoke with Iowans at a recent chili dinner sponsored by the Dallas County Republicans in Adel.