The former governor of Maryland announced that he was dropping out of the presidential race at Wooly’s in downtown Des Moines.…
Jefferson-Jackson dinner attracts students
In a room of over six thousand, presidential candidate Martin O’Malley told the crowd a story of an Iowa Dreamer that advocates for citizens’ rights f…
Food trucks take over Des Moines for one-day showdown
Since the city council passed a six-month pilot program allowing food trucks to operate on public property, the Legion of Food has hosted several even…
‘Don’t just give. Give a damn, Des Moines.’
STORY BY JOSH HUGHES Since at least 2000, every major newspaper has asked the same question about presidential candidates: “Who would you rather have …
Pizza place takes over popular Paul Revere’s Pizza
STORY BY DRAKE RHONE A new restaurant has appeared on campus, taking the place of Drake’s beloved Paul Revere’s Pizza. Bordy’s Pizza opened a few mont…
Summer alerts cause some students comfort, others concern
This summer, students at or near Drake University were notified by multiple Bulldog Alerts in the course of 72 hours in late July.…
Neighborhood restaurants serve up excitment for the annual Relays week
Among the more popular restaurants located in the Drake community, many restaurants like Mars Cafe, the Drake Diner, Jethro’s BBQ and Lefty’s Live Mus…
Sitback, relax and enjoy the show: four local, must-visit theaters in Des Moines
Local theaters are looking forward to a profitable summer season this year and they attribute some of that to the audience coming to watch the Relays …
PRSSA conference coming to Des Moines
Public Relations team tells attendees to ‘Expect the Unexpected’…
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence hosts Student Day at Capitol
Three Drake students attended a Student Day, hosted by the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV), at the Iowa State Capitol last Wednesday …
Over 90 years spent in the Des Moines grocery business
A man, fading red hair caught in a ponytail at the nape of his neck, carving knife in a bare hand, works calmly on a side of beef that barely fits on …
Non-profit record label launching
The Des Moines Social Club (DSMSC) is partnering with Drake University to launch a non-profit record label in April.…
Bon Appetit: International flavors in the heart of Iowa
At 12:15 p.m. on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon, the doors of La Mie swing shut as a couple walks into the crowded bakery. They squeeze past dozens of …
First “Story Slam” at Mars Cafe showcases local writers
Students and writers from across Des Moines participated in the first ever “Story Slam” at Mars Café on Thursday, Feb. 5. The event, a fundraiser for …
Female cast of stand-up comics to star in “Galentine’s Day”
Des Moines Social Club hosts Valentine’s Day comedy show this Friday…