This is my final column for the Des Moines Business Record, which has carried my musings since 2012. Beginning next month, the Elbert Files will have a new home at a sister publication, dsm magazine, ...

L ooking for a spot to celebrate a special occasion? Whether you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day arrives Feb. 14, or just ...

Lobbyists representing the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa have registered ...

At the time of this article's writing, the Des Moines Arts Festival sits at seventh on USA Today's leaderboard in voting.

Mac Stirling, the architect who designed Lang Park is a former international gymnast, archer and off-road cyclist. Photo: Des Houghton In Stirling’s opinion, Brisbane Live is “an absolute no ...

Choosing the right dog can mean fewer vet visits and *** longer, healthier life for your furry friend. So which breeds are the healthiest? Australian cattle dogs are known for their longevity ...

When the council approved the installation of the Angel of Creativity sculpture at Flintstone Park last year, planners began drafts to reconfigure the park to better suit the artwork, said Brian Smith ...

If you’ve lived in Iowa your whole life but haven’t explored Des Moines ... The park has over 20 massive works from world-famous artists, including pieces by Jaume Plensa, Barry Flanagan, and Ai ...

It remains unclear where such a giant sculpture garden could be located, given that each person would be represented by a statue, nor how their likenesses will be commissioned. “The National ...

Des Moines-based and family-operated Homemakers Furniture store is headed to eastern Iowa. The organization announced Wednesday plans to open a second location in Tiffin, which they said will ...

Submitted by The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park. The San Juan Islands Sculpture Park has been nominated for Best Sculpture Park as part of USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. USA TODAY’s travel ...