Events

Prost! Des Moines celebrates Oktoberfest

Everyone wins one way or another during Oktoberfest’s stein holding contest. Caption Photo: Des ...

Say “Guten Tag” to GermanFest in Guttenberg

A giant pretzel? Wunderbar! You’ll find a few at the annual GermanFest in eastern ...

Sweet Corn Days are even sweeter in Elkader

They’re serving up the goods (for free!) during Elkader’s Sweet Corn Days. Photo: Elkader ...

Des Moines Water Lantern Festival lights up the night

Decorate your lantern however you please, then release your creation into the water for ...

Have the wurst time ever in Amana

Weiner dogs welcome: The Dachsund Derby is a crowd favorite during Wurst Fest. Photo: ...

Cool down at Ice Cream Days in Le Mars

Celebrate summer with a favorite seasonal food and Le Mars specialty — ice cream. ...

Two good reasons for a weekend in Iowa City

Heads up: Downtown Iowa City hosts a golf tournament. Photo: Iowa City Downtown District. ...

A new sequel in Washington’s film history

The State Theatre in Washington, Iowa, is the oldest continuously operating movie theater in ...

Sip and Sample Midwest Specialties in Dubuque

Whether you like a beer as cold as an Iowan February or a perfectly ...

Celebrate Buffalo Bill’s Birthday in LeClaire

Two visitors at the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire pose for a photo with ...