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1. Lazer Rock Girl Pageant with Papa Roach

Hundreds turned out for the Lazer 103.3 Lazer Rock Girl contest at the Val Air Ballroom Wednesday

2. Five best fast food choices in Des Moines

Datebook Diner picks the five best options for drive-through dining

3. Sexiest Court Avenue Halloween costumes 2009

In case you're just looking for the Court Avenue eye candy

4. Winners: Court Avenue 2009 Halloween costume contest

See which costumes won the vote and $1,000 in prize money

5. Burger Wars: Winner declared! 22

We have a champion slab of beef in our inaugural, epic Burger Wars

6. Hollerween at Uncle Buck’s

Uncle Buck’s was the place to be during Halloween

7. Finalists: Court Avenue 2009 Halloween costume contest

Vote through Nov. 6 for your favorite costume

8. Countdown: Five best barbecue spots in Des Moines

Datebook Diner caps the list with Cactus Bob's

9. Daughtry in Ames

American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry rocked Ames Thursday

10. Matisyahu in Des Moines

Matisyahu returned to Des Moines with his mix of Reggae, rock and hip hop

11. Des Moines Halloween 2009 downtown bars

See downtown's costumed bar crawlers

12. Great gameday specials

By Jessica Knight - August 25, 2009

Where to grab great food and drink specials during football games

13. Lazer Rock Girl Contest

Find out who signed up for the Lazer 103.3 Rock Girl Search on Saturday

14. Kristen Bell photos

Check out our interview with Kristen Bell.

15. Concert pics: Pixies in Los Angeles

Photos from the start of the alt-rock legends' 'Doolittle' tour

16. Metro Arts Expo

a jury-selected array of art created by 130 professional artists from 15 states, live music, and a hands-on art workshop area for children and demonstrations. "I Am an Artist" student competition winners will also be displayed around the venue. In its third year, this contest showcases student and...

17. The Funny Bone Comedy Club

The Funny Bone is a nonsmoking comedy club and restaurant that hosts a variety of touring acts, including Billy Gardell, Sandman The Hypnotist and Jimmy Roulette, just to name a few. Grab a table with some friends and have a laugh.

18. George Strait, Reba McEntire at Wells Fargo Arena

Joe Lawler - November 3, 2009

Strait and Reba team up to play April 10 in Des Moines

19. Updated: Joey Jordison hospitalized, Slipknot cancels shows 2

Joe Lawler - August 25, 2009

Drummer's illness cancels two Slipknot shows

20. Top 100 restaurants in central Iowa

Vote for your 10 favorite local restaurants

21. DVD box set gift guide

A rundown of movie collections, and who to buy them for

22. Dos Rios

With dozens of types of tequila and a rowdy-yet-classy atmosphere, Dos Rios is a good spot to share a pitcher of margaritas or enjoy a nice meal. Don't expect nacho cheese sauce we're talking guacamole made at the table and a high-end menu. Try to get a spot on the patio for some quality...

23. Friday night at West Glen

Check out the Cabaret party scene, even in the VIP room

24. Miyabi 9

The owner and chef is Miyabi "Mike" Yamamoto, who has opened and sold restaurants in California and Maine and most recently Boston, where he had Miyabi 9 about five years. When one of his patrons moved to Des Moines, Yamamoto said the patron missed the Boston Japanese restaurant and enticed...