Writing is thirsty work, and I always keep a big cup of ice-cold (non-alcoholic) drink on my desk — usually sugar-free lemonade or orange — to sip on as I type. 159 years ago, quick drink choices were ...

Des Moines’ cocktail scene is undergoing a quiet — and delicious — revolution. Across the metro, bartenders are proving that a great drink doesn’t need a drop of alcohol to shine. Zero‑proof menus are ...