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Park & Ride to the Iowa State Fair

It’s the most stress-free way to get to the great Iowa State Fair. Just park your car and ride DART for a quick and easy trip!

Nothing Compares to the Iowa State Fair

Happiness is the Iowa State Fair August 8-18! Get ready to enjoy your favorite bands and snack on your favorite food on a sick.

PHOTOS: Taylor Swift at Wells Fargo Arena

Taylor Swift returned to perform before a sold out crowd as The Red Tour made a stop in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena.

Wicked Advanced Ticket Purchase Offer

Get the best seats to see Wicked before tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, August 5.

Best of the 80s Weekend

Step back into the 80s with LITE 104.1′s Best of the 80s Weekend. Listen to everything from the icons to the one hit wonders.

A Gift Card to Great Plains Sauce and Dough

Enter to win a gift certificate to Great Plains Sauce and Dough in Ames.

Enjoy a staycation in Des Moines

Enter for your chance to win a Staycation for four in the greater Des Moines area.

Hire Me Iowa

Looking for a job around the Des Moines area? Check out our current job listings here.

Miya, the Japanese Macaque’s First Birthday!

Miya, the Japanese Macaque at the Blank Park Zoo is celebrating her first birthday party this Saturday!

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Des Moines’ People’s Choice Nominations

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