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What's Up Des Moines

Get to know Des Moines, its people, and what's going on around the city. Rob Newton plans to keep the community informed by highlighting news, various events, and changes within the DSM Metro. Get ready for interviews, stories, and entertainment! Episodes drop Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays.

A Bittersweet Announcement, Beaverdale Fall Festival, Sip and Thrift

15 mins; September 15, 2023

Renaissance Faire, Spirit in the Gardens, Heatwave

10 mins; September 01, 2023

Cedar Falls Ghost Tour Interview with Lauren Riensche, Hunger Fight, Women's Networking Event

30 mins; August 30, 2023

Apple Picking, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Cooler Weather

8 mins; August 28, 2023

New Iowa State Fair Record, Class in Session, Beat the Heat

13 mins; August 23, 2023

The Corn Sweats, Heat Wave, Back to School

8 mins; August 21, 2023

More Pickleball Courts, Final Fair Weekend, School is Almost in Session

16 mins; August 18, 2023

Fair Food, Fair Shows, An Iowa State Fair Rundown

18 mins; August 14, 2023

New Dave & Busters, The National Balloon Classic , New Swag

19 mins; July 28, 2023

Cornbread Festival, Fleur Cinema Plans to Reopen, RAGBRAI, Indy Races

15 mins; July 21, 2023

Demolition for New Skyscraper, Ankeny Farmers Market, Summer Fun

10 mins; July 14, 2023

Talking to You From Mount Rushmore - 2024 Fiscal Year Budget, Ankeny Summerfest, Dallas County Fair

10 mins; July 07, 2023

Unhealthy Air Quality, MacRae Park Ribbon Cutting, No Fireworks Allowed

10 mins; June 28, 2023

Des Moines Art Festival, Heritage Carousel 25th Anniversary, Vegan Summer Market

12 mins; June 23, 2023

Fathers Day Weekend, Exile Hacked, The Doobie Brothers

9 mins; June 16, 2023

Juneteenth, Iowa Cajun Festival, Still - The Michael J. Fox Documentary

16 mins; June 12, 2023

WWE Smackdown, 2023 Miss Iowa Pageant, Pride Fest

10 mins; June 09, 2023

Biergarten Open, RAGBRAI’s Headline Band, New Olive Garden

11 mins; May 17, 2023

Guardians of Animals Across the Galaxy, Firecracker 5K, The Corgi Cup

20 mins; May 10, 2023

Vision Zero Action Plan, Kites on the Green, Farmers Market

13 mins; May 05, 2023

Pella Tulip Time Interview, Thomas Rhett, Rugby League Signups

21 mins; May 03, 2023

In the God Bless You Season, A Spring Like Week, Putting an End to Human Trafficking Panel

18 mins; May 01, 2023

Making History at the Drake Relays Interview, Honoring Pappajohn, Wild About Fishing

25 mins; April 28, 2023

DSM Farmers Market Interview, Cleaning Up the City, Thank You Student Gardeners

22 mins; April 24, 2023

Drake Road Races, Trivia Smackdown, Dogs Day Out

14 mins; April 19, 2023

Drake Relays, Downtown Construction Survey, Raising Canes

17 mins; April 17, 2023

Monster Jam, Outdoor Activities, Lending a Helping Hand

20 mins; April 14, 2023

Looking Like Spring, Feeling Like Summer, Welcome 80-Degrees!

14 mins; April 10, 2023

First Fridays East Village, Sirens Saturday, More Egg Hunts

8 mins; April 07, 2023

Easter Egg Hunts, Job Openings, Casting Call

6 mins; April 05, 2023

The Halal Guys Coming Soon, New Cinnaholic, Iowa Wild Job Fair

7 mins; April 03, 2023

Thunderstorms, Baseball Opening Night, Easter Egg Hunts

10 mins; March 31, 2023

Statewide Tornado Drill, Summer Camp Sign Ups, Iowa Cubs Season Begins

9 mins; March 27, 2023

Iowa Horse Fair, The DSM Book Festival, Northern Lights Seen from Iowa

8 mins; March 24, 2023

Thirty Years Since DSM Flooding, Indoor Marathon with Basketball, Iowa Cubs and Fireworks

19 mins; March 22, 2023

Spring is Here, Hawkeye Basketball Sweet Sixteen, Book Festival This Weekend

13 mins; March 20, 2023

Saint Patrick’s Day, Luck of the Marathon Runners, Bored Teachers Comedy

7 mins; March 17, 2023

March Madness, Report Those Menacing Potholes, Gas Lamp Closing

13 mins; March 15, 2023

5 Borough Bagels Urbandale Opens Today, Zora Rooftop Bar Is For Sale, Many Big Events This Weekend

10 mins; March 10, 2023

Honoring International Women's Day, Free Iowa Adventure Passes, Stranger Things Trivia

14 mins; March 08, 2023

Promoting The National Balloon Classic, High School Boys Basketball Tournament Begins, Fish and Chips Fridays are Here

13 mins; March 06, 2023

A Community of Gamers, Interview with the Dealt Hand, Summer Job Opportunities are Sprouting

21 mins; March 03, 2023

2023 Downtown Skywalk Treasure Hunt, Metro Towns Ready to Build, Take Me Out to the Ball Game

9 mins; March 01, 2023

State Girls Basketball Tournament has Begun, The Ultimate Library Resource for Kids, Police Department is Hiring

11 mins; February 27, 2023

Funds for New North Side Community Recreation Center, Home and Garden Show Weekend, 75 Years of Art

8 mins; February 24, 2023

Possible Changes to Downtown Dog Park Which Benefits the Lauridsen Skate Park, Many Spring Job Opportunities, and More Cold Days Ahead

11 mins; February 22, 2023

Cheese or Butter Drawer, Des Moines’ Taxes, Win Iowa Wild Tickets

10 mins; February 17, 2023

Checking Out a Coffee Shop in Waukee, More Snow Coming, Good Luck, Wrestlers!

17 mins; February 15, 2023

Chiefs are Champs, Valentine’s Day Date Ideas, Stuff to Do if the Holiday Doesn’t Matter

18 mins; February 13, 2023

Teacher Appreciation Skating, The Iowa Beef Expo Begins, Welcome to Jurassic Quest

8 mins; February 10, 2023

Interview at New Homegrown Restaurant, Comedian Drew Lynch in Town, A Wintery Mix is Coming

17 mins; February 08, 2023

Warmer Weather but Still Snow, Farmer’s Market Helping Small Businesses, More Coffee Shops in the Metro

13 mins; February 06, 2023

All High Schools Representing Well, Flea Market Frenzy, Six More Weeks of Winter

13 mins; February 03, 2023

Interview with First Fleet Concerts about the Top Five Performers to See in February, Cold Enough for the Green Flag, Prepping for Spring

19 mins; February 01, 2023

GroundHog Day is Coming, Vote for Best Restaurant in Des Moines, Go See the Wild Bison, RAGBRAI is Coming to Town

12 mins; January 30, 2023

Interview with the owner and Director of Mayalu Coffee, An Opportunity for Local Bakers, and a Connection Between Des Moines and Nepal

23 mins; January 27, 2023

Interview with a New Bookstore Owner, Reading to Self Discovery, and a Coffee Latte

26 mins; January 25, 2023

New Coffee Shop, Winter Weather Advisory, Summer Camp for Future Actors

8 mins; January 18, 2023

All you Can Bowl Monday Nights, DSM Teachers Working Old School, Father Daughter Dance

18 mins; January 16, 2023

New Book Store in Valley Junction, Winery in Winter, Model Trains for the Kids

12 mins; January 13, 2023

Bats in the Walls, DSM Art Festival Deadline, School Sites Still Offline

13 mins; January 11, 2023

DSM Schools Closed, Funny I235 Signs, Condition of the State

15 mins; January 09, 2023

Speed Dating, Helping Small Businesses within Des Moines, Update those Dog Tags

13 mins; January 06, 2023

Favorite Local Coffee this Month, Open Mic Night, Giant Cats in Downtown DSM

20 mins; January 04, 2023

A Christmas Carol Audio Drama Right Here, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

37 mins; December 19, 2022

Open House at the Hall of Laureates World Food Prize, Last Night For the Holiday Promenade, Build Your Winter Emergency Driving Kit

21 mins; December 16, 2022

Jingle in the Junction, Ice Rinks Waiting to Open, Santa is Waiting to Meet the Kids

13 mins; December 14, 2022

This Week’s for the Movies, Learn Spanish Thanks to the Library, Inexpensive Office Furniture for Sale by the State

18 mins; December 12, 2022

Scrooge is in Town, Raising Cane’s Coming to Johnston, The Best Date Night Idea

17 mins; December 09, 2022

Best Christmas Light Neighborhoods, Holiday Concert, Ugly Sweaters Galore

13 mins; December 07, 2022

Interview at the World Food Prize Downtown, Des Moines’ Original Library, Christmas Tour, Music, and Treats

19 mins; December 05, 2022

Hurry and Get a Golden Ticket, Interview at Big Grove Brewery, Ornaments Scavenger Hunt Downtown

20 mins; December 02, 2022

Interview with New Northern Vessel Coffee Shop Owner T.J. Rude, the Reopening of an Iconic Movie Theater, and the Return of Christkindlmarket Des Moines

23 mins; November 30, 2022

It’s Cyber Monday, The Eagles are Back, TikTok University Helps Again

20 mins; November 28, 2022

Black Friday, Disney on Ice, Harry Potter Live, Let the Decorating and Music Begin!

12 mins; November 25, 2022

Interview with the Owner of the Apothecary on Wheels, Prepping for a Not So Traditional Turkey, and Find Out Where You can Eat Out for Thanksgiving

21 mins; November 23, 2022

Holiday Lights, Crisp Air, The Scent of Baked Goods, It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Des Moines is Ready For the Holiday Season!

24 mins; November 21, 2022

Interview with Drake University Opera Director Isaiah Feken

21 mins; November 18, 2022

Mulled Wine, Delicious Treats, Christmas Tree Lighting, Shopping, The East Village Holiday Promenade is Back!

20 mins; November 18, 2022

Interview with Divine Times Vintage Shop Owner, Dropkick Murphys, and Santa N Paws

21 mins; November 16, 2022

A One Woman Show, The Great Pyramids of Avery, RIP Batman

23 mins; November 14, 2022

Bert Kreischer at the Civic Center, So Cold My Hands Hurt, Happy Veterans Day!

22 mins; November 11, 2022

Interview in the Woodland Realm, Upcoming Bazaar, Live SkyCam overlooking DSM, an Early Christmas Event

21 mins; November 09, 2022

Sneak Peek of Upcoming Interview at the Woodland Realm

55 secs; November 08, 2022

National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, Learn to Draw Cartoon Characters, There’s Something About a Dog’s Friendship

16 mins; November 07, 2022

The Lion King Musical, Interviews at a Dog Park, A New Vintage Shop, The Holiday Boutique has Returned

20 mins; November 04, 2022

An Abandoned Downtown Mall, Beautiful Hotels, Inspiring Artists, Delicious Coffee, All in One Conversation with Mr. Hidden

23 mins; November 02, 2022

Top Beggars Night Jokes, Basketball Season, Is it Okay to Start Decorating for the Holiday Season?

25 mins; October 31, 2022

Interview with First Fleet Concerts' Parker Reed, Beggars Night Info, Alien Head Emoji, It’s Halloween Weekend!

21 mins; October 28, 2022

A Haunted Bridge, Dia de los Muertos, Inspiration from Robin Williams

20 mins; October 26, 2022

Halloween Photoshoot, BBQ for Breast Cancer Awareness, Makers, Bakers & Brews Holiday Market

21 mins; October 24, 2022

Smashing Pumpkins, Chocolate Candy Apples, Bowling Singles Mixer, Welcome to Winter Class

21 mins; October 21, 2022

Record Cold, Build Your Monster Cake, In the Top 10 Most Neighborly Cities

20 mins; October 19, 2022

Fall Camping, A New Brew for Iowa Natives, Thrifty for a Cause, Not-So-Scary Blank Park Zoo!

20 mins; October 17, 2022

Fall Colors, City Marathon, Local Horror Films, and God Prevents a Deer Hunt

18 mins; October 14, 2022

Haunted Houses, Decorations on a budget, Hot Peppers and Pauly Shore

22 mins; October 07, 2022

Monsterama, Murder Mystery, Wauktoberfest, It's Fall Y'all!

27 mins; September 30, 2022

Pilot - Connecting with the DSM Community

9 mins; September 23, 2022

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