Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

6 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

Looking to (legally) celebrate 4/20 in Des Moines? The annual marijuana holiday may fall on Easter this year, but we've still found some events that are sure to keep you lifted all weekend long. 4/19 Garden Party at Thistle's SummitThistle's Summit, a Des Moines-based vegan and gluten-free bake shop, is hosting another all-day party to celebrate the marijuana holiday. The day starts at 10 a.m. sharp with free coffee from Daisy Chain and $4.20 oatmeal cream pies.

6 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

The annual April 20 holiday is upon us. And no, we're not talking about Easter, which also falls on the date this year. 420 has long been a day dedicated to the flower-loving marijuana users. While recreational marijuana isn't legal in Iowa, a few of our neighboring states have different laws. Products like Climbing Kites' spiked seltzer with small amounts of THC derived from hemp are legal.

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

Rock band Heart is bringing years of hits to Des Moines for its show, "An Evening with Heart."Here's what to know about the band, show and how to get tickets. Who is Heart? Heart is an American and Canadian rock band fronted by the Wilson sisters that formed in the '70s. Ann and Nancy Wilson blend '70s hard rock and acoustic rock with punk and sometimes even symphonic.

1 week ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

Blank Park Zoo is entering an exciting new era with never-before-seen attractions. Starting in July, Blank Park is temporarily taking on a new name: Dino Park Zoo. That's right, Jurassic Park is coming to Des Moines (sort of). Des Moines' zoo will host more than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs created by Dino Don, the same dinosaur expert who worked on "Jurassic Park." The animatronics are the most realistic available, zoo officials said during an announcement on April 16.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

(This story was updated to add a video and new information.)After Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on social media that she will not seek reelection to another term as governor, other top Republicans in the state shared their praise. And, a few Democrats used the opportunity to criticize Reynolds' policies. Here's what state leaders in Iowa have to say. More: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she won't seek reelection to another term. Here's whySen.