2+ week, 2+ day ago (434+ words) Unseasonably warm weather sets the stage for a packed weekend across greater Des Moines. From a pop-up Biergarten opening and the Boys & Girls Club talent show to Iowa Wild's "Star Wars" Night, a "Shrek" rave, drag brunch, roller derby and a candlelit Beatles tribute " plus multiple holiday markets " here's your guide for Nov. 14-16. Related video above: Iowa Wild coach Greg Cronin embraces surfing alongside hockey Des Moines Biergarten, Water Works Park, Des Moines5:30 p.m. FridayWith the unseasonably warm days this weekend, the Des Moines Biergarten has decided to open for Friday and Saturday. Hours are 3-6 p.m. Friday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Iowa Wild vs. Charlotte, Casey's Center, 730 3rd St., Des Moines7 p.m. FridayCost: $22+. Order tickets online.Join the Iowa Wild hockey club for its "Star Wars" Night against the Charlotte Checkers. Shrek Rave, Wooly's, 504 E Locust St., Des Moines9 p.m. FridayCost: $27.50 Order tickets online.It's exactly what it sounds…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (438+ words) While you're battling the elements during the winter storm in central Iowa, the Iowa State football team will be in slightly warmer conditions. The Cyclones head down to Stillwater, Oklahoma to take on Oklahoma State. The Cowboys have struggled all season long and are still seeking their first Big 12 win of the year. We'll keep you updated during Saturday's game. In the meantime, here's what to know about the game and about Oklahoma State. You can find tickets through Oklahoma State here. The all-time series favors Oklahoma State: 34-21-3. The Cyclones did claim victory in the most recent game, winning 34-27 at Jack Trice Stadium in 2023. Winning in Stillwater has been nearly impossible for Iowa State over the years, however. Since winning in Stillwater in 2000, the Cyclones are just 1-7 at Boone Pickens Stadium. The lone win? A 48-42 shootout in 2018 that is mostly…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago (441+ words) Iowa State finishes the 2025 season with perhaps the most favorable game of its entire Big 12 schedule. Video above: Highlights from Iowa State's win over Kansas on Senior Day The Cyclones (7-4, 4-4 in Big 12 play) travel down to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to take on Oklahoma State. The Cowboys fired longtime head coach Mike Gundy earlier this year and are still seeking their first win in conference play. Here's what to know about the game. You can find tickets through Oklahoma State here. The all-time series favors Oklahoma State: 34-21-3. The Cyclones did claim victory in the most recent game, winning 34-27 at Jack Trice Stadium in 2023. Winning in Stillwater has been nearly impossible for Iowa State over the years, however. Since winning in Stillwater in 2000, the Cyclones are just 1-7 at Boone Pickens Stadium. The lone win? A 48-42 shootout in 2018 that is mostly remembered now for…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (58+ words) The quarterfinals are set! Here's next week's schedule. The Iowa high school football playoff quarterfinals are underway, with winners earning the right to play in the UNI-Dome. We've got updated playoff matchups and scores below. Reminder: Eight-player games were Thursday night (see scores below). All other classes will play at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7....

2+ week, 1+ day ago (466+ words) Iowa heads west this weekend looking to avoid a second consecutive loss to a former PAC-12 team. The Hawkeyes dropped last week's game vs. Oregon in a nailbiter that came down to the final play. Up next: a road trip to Los Angeles to take on USC for the first time in the regular season since Kirk Ferentz was in college. We'll keep you updated here as the game goes on. In the meantime, here's what to know about Saturday's matchup. Tickets are available through USC. You can find tickets here. This will be the 11th meeting between Iowa and USC. The last time they met in the regular season was 1976, when Hayden Fry was coaching North Texas State and Kirk Ferentz was a senior at Connecticut. USC head coach Lincoln Riley was not yet born. USC leads 7-3, but Iowa did…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (448+ words) Iowa nearly had a top-10 win last weekend against Oregon, but a last-second field goal by Atticus Sappington gave the Ducks the win. Now, the Hawkeyes will take on another former PAC-12 team, this time on the road. Iowa will travel to Los Angeles for its first regular-season game against USC since 1976. Here's what to know about the game. Tickets are available through USC. You can find tickets here. This will be the 11th meeting between Iowa and USC. The last time they met in the regular season was 1976, when Hayden Fry was coaching North Texas State and Kirk Ferentz was a senior at Connecticut. USC head coach Lincoln Riley was not yet born. USC leads 7-3, but Iowa did win the most recent game " a 49-24 blowout in the 2019 Holiday Bowl. Ihmir Smith-Marsette had a historic game, scoring three times in three…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (293+ words) We're heading to the UNI-Dome. The Iowa high school football quarterfinals wrapped up last Friday night. Here's the schedule for this week's semifinals. You can watch semifinal games here. 10 a.m. " #1 Bishop Garrigan 60, #5 Audubon 36 1 p.m. " #2 Woodbine 38, #3 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 30 10 a.m. " #2 Saint Ansgar (11-0) vs. #4 Wapsie Valley (11-0) 1 p.m. " #1 MMCRU (11-0) vs. #5 West Sioux (10-1) 4 p.m. " #3 Sergeant Bluff-Luton (10-1) vs #4 Pella (10-1) 7 p.m. " #1 Xavier (11-0) vs. #7 Newton (10-1) 10 a.m. " #2 Grundy Center (11-0) vs. #3 Regina (11-0) 1 p.m. " #1 West Lyon (11-0) vs. #4 South Hardin (10-1) 4 p.m. " #1 Dowling Catholic (10-1) vs #6 Valley (9-2) 7 p.m. " #2 Waukee Northwest (10-1) vs. #4 Iowa City Liberty (10-1) 10 a.m. "#4 Osage (11-0) vs. #6 Van Meter (9-2) 1 p.m. "#1 Kuemper Catholic (11-0) vs. #10 Wilton (9-2) 4 p.m. " #4 Bishop Heelan (9-2) vs #6 Wahlert Catholic (9-2) 7 p.m. " #2 Solon (11-0) vs. #7 Nevada (9-2) 9:30 a.m. " Eight-player: No. 1 Bishop Garrigan vs. No. 2 Woodbine 1 p.m. " Class A: TBD 4 p.m. " Class 1A: TBD 7 p.m. " Class 4A: TBD 10 a.m.: Class 2A: TBD 1 p.m.: Class 3A: TBD 7 p.m.: Class 5A: TBD Quarterfinal highlights: Iowa City Liberty 31, Southeast Polk 28 Quarterfinal highlights: Newton 42, Gilbert 14 Quarterfinal highlights: West Des Moines Valley 28, Johnston 21 Quarterfinal highlights: Waukee Northwest 48, Sioux City East 34...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (50+ words) See who won school board and city council races in Des Moines. Scroll for results of city council and school board races in Des Moines. Polls close at 8 p.m. Tuesday. DMPS bond issue | Central Iowa city elections | Central Iowa bond issues Back to full election results...

3+ week, 1+ day ago (122+ words) Watch here as teams try to clinch their spot in the Dome. Search location by ZIP code Iowa high school football: Livestreams for Nov. 7 playoff games We're one week away from the Dome. You can watch below as teams try to secure their spot in the high school football semifinals. Iowa City West at Dowling Catholic football stream Sioux City East at Waukee Northwest football stream Search location by ZIP code Iowa high school football: Livestreams for Nov. 7 playoff games We're one week away from the Dome. You can watch below as teams try to secure their spot in the high school football semifinals. Iowa City West at Dowling Catholic football stream Sioux City East at Waukee Northwest football stream...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (75+ words) The results of Tuesday's city and school elections will help shape central Iowa communities for years to come. KCCI will be tracking results for dozens of central Iowa city council and mayoral races, along with more races for school board and several large bond issues. Results will be available below once polls close at 8 p.m. Des Moines city, school races | DMPS bond issue Central Iowa city elections | Central Iowa bond issues...