Empty egg shelves are more common across the U.S., as a bird flu outbreak has taken a tremendous toll on poultry since it began in 2022.

Here are seven other Des Moines-area restaurants we'd recommend for the USA TODAY Restaurant of the Year list in 2025.

Universal Orlando's newest theme park opens May 22. In just 100 days, Universal Orlando Resort will open its newest theme park, Epic Universe. Guests can step into the five worlds starting May 22. On ...