Entertainment/Life

Urbandale man draws pet cartoons

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:37:09 GMT

Urbandale illustrator Buck Jones has drawn pet cartoons for more than 20 years. Here, he draws his basset hound, Blaze.

Show choir: Pella tradition

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:37:51 GMT

The TV show 'Glee' is helping show choirs gain in popularity. But in Pella, the show choir program is already strong.

Show choir: WDM Valley pride

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:39:03 GMT

Some things from the TV show 'Glee' ring true at Valley High School and some don't. Regardless, the show's a hit.

Show choir: Waukee camp

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:39:03 GMT

Waukee elementary students attend a day of show choir camp and get excited about their future involvement.

Living History Farms Race costumes

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:39:16 GMT

Listen to Kevin McCarty and Jack Oberman talk about their costumes before the start of this years Living History Farms race.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Nov. 25-Dec. 2

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:38:03 GMT

Sophia and Jess help you prep for Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Nov. 19-25

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:37:49 GMT

Everything from SMASH's name-change party to Rob Zombie at Val Air.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:59:50 GMT

Sophia and Jess preview Fall Brew, Dierks Bentley, "Rent," the Wine & Food Expo and more.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:50:27 GMT

Sophia and Jess rev up for a week of Arenacross, Anthony Bourdain and more.

Jokes for Halloween

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:44:51 GMT

Trick-or-treaters tested out their jokes last weekend at Night Eyes at Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:45:52 GMT

Get ready for a wild Halloween in Des Moines, and hear Jess and Sophia's new rap!

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Oct. 22-28

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:44:26 GMT

Thriller at Terrace Hill, Daughtry, Lisa Lampanelli and more this week.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events, Oct. 15-21

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:41:08 GMT

Get ready for the Zombie Walk, Night Eyes, Disney Live and more top events.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Oct. 7-13

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 17:50:22 GMT

Get ready for the World Food Fest, Miley Cyrus, Dave Attell and more.

Dic Youngs: A radio icon

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:16:54 GMT

This is a video produced in October 2007, when Dic Youngs left KIOA after four decades of bringing music to Iowans.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Sept. 30-Oct. 7

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:51:57 GMT

Get ready for Oktoberfest, a new restaurant, Tech N9ne and more.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Sept. 24-30

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:50:27 GMT

Sophia and Jess preview the week's best events from the new Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Sept. 17-23

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:02:35 GMT

Live from Snookies Malt Shop, Sophia and Jess serve up Latino Heritage Fest, Silversun Pickups and more great events.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Sept. 3-10

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Sophia and Jess help kick off a great Labor Day weekend in Des Moines.

Weekly Roundup Aug. 26-Sept. 1

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Sophia and Jess hit the water at Saylorville Lake to preview this week's top events.

State Fair: Hymn sing

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Daily hymn sings draw crowds of people to the settler's church on the State Fairgrounds.

State Fair: Food on a stick

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Lindsey Grooters is on a mission to eat every food on a stick at the Iowa State Fair...all 54 of them.

State Fair: Tractor and Truck Pull

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull at the Iowa State Fair.

Weekly Roundup Aug 19-27

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Jess and Sophia toss chickens AND tell you about the great events this week.

State Fair: Champion auctioneer

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Iowa Championship Auctioneers Contest winner Emily Wears of Solon gives an encore performance Tuesday at the fair.

State Fair: Harmonica contest

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Fairgoers brought their harmonicas and competed in the annual harmonica contest in Pioneer Hall on Monday.

State Fair: Grandstand acts through the years

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Iowans remember the variety of entertainment and big stars that have been featured at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand.

State Fair: Inspecting the midway

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Inspectors check the midway games at the fair each year to make sure the games are fair and can be won.

State Fair: Money savers

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 18:17:38 GMT

Budget a little tight? Here are some tips you can use to save a little money at the Iowa State Fair.

Sophia, Jess & the Best Events: Sept. 10-16

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 17:40:28 GMT

The Big Game, Britney Spears and tons more great events.