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Iowa Has One Of The Most Overpriced Grocery Stores In America
Paying to much for food is never fun. The great state of Iowa is known for a lot of things, overpriced grocery stores is not one of them. Yet Iowa is still home to one of the most expensive grocery shopping experiences in America. Most "Overpriced" Grocery Stores. Iowa has...
When is Ankeny SummerFest 2024? Find out carnival times, bands, parade route, parking info
Ankeny's long-running summer festival will feature an early carnival, a different grand parade route and a new permanent stage for bands. Ankeny SummerFest 2024, hosted by the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, will be July 12-14 in the District at Prairie Trail, with some family events based in the Uptown neighborhood. The event will include carnival rides, live music, food vendors, drink options, parades, fireworks and more.
The readers have spoken. Here's where to find the best fries in the Des Moines metro
Des Moines sure loves fries. We asked readers to share their favorite fries in the Des Moines area, and readers came through with everything from fancy truffle fries at Oak Park on Ingersoll Avenue and shoestring fries at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in West Des Moines to the thin fries at local chain B-Bop’s at its dozen locations across the metro.
$800,000 South of Grand home mixes classic curb appeal with the comforts of modern upgrades
A classic South of Grand property has been listed for sale at 147 34th St. in Des Moines, combining an appealing blend of French Revival architectural style, and a host of 21st century amenities behind its stately brick façade. Built in 1937, the 1,982-square-foot,1½ story, four-bedroom and five-bathroom property...
Three new brunches to try during the farmers market in Des Moines
The Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market has its share of breakfast dishes served from tents along Court Avenue from Water to Fifth streets. Hungry shoppers can pick up Venezuelan arepas from Arepa DSM, kolaches and boudin from Cajun Belle, traditional Chinese dumplings from Dumpling House, Asian waffles from Lucky Birdie, and homemade Pakistani fare from Lyela’s Kitchen. It’s a cornucopia of flavors from around the world awaiting.
Historic front page from the Des Moines Register, May 6, 1923: Pulitzer-winning cartoon
After the Cowles family bought the Des Moines Register and Leader in 1903, their editors initiatied several innovations that proved immensely popular with readers. Among them was a daily front-page editorial cartoon, and J.N. "Ding" Darling was hired to provide it. His "In Good Old USA," published on May 6, 1923, earned the Register the first of its many Pulitzer Prizes. With the Register on and off until his retirement in 1949, he would win another Pulitzer for the paper in 1943.
Hy-Vee will now accept PayPal, Venmo at checkout
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (WMBD) — Hy-Vee announced on Monday that PayPal and Venmo will now be accepted for payment. According to a Hy-Vee news release, PayPal and Venmo will be available for Hy-Vee customers using the Aisles Online platform for all grocery and delivery orders. “Our Aisles Online...
Five Things to Look for at the Art Center
To celebrate 50 years of fun, Adventureland is throwing a birthday party for the history books. The best part? The party don’t stop all season long with a thrill-filled schedule of events from May to October. Since there are oh so many rides to ride, and fun to be funned, we’ve got our top five to-dos for you.
WIC Benefits Can Now Be Redeemed Through Online Order And Pick Up Through Hy-Vee App
Iowa Woman Infant and Children (WIC) has partnered with Hy-Vee to offer more convenient shopping for those enrolled in the nutritional program. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program WIC is now available to purchase accepted items for online ordering and pick up. HHS started exploring the idea of advancing the program to participate in this new feature with a pilot program in a Des Moines store in February of this year. After working out the details to be as efficient as possible, the initiative expanded across Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska in early June. The new feature for the WIC program was made possible through a grant from the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact. HHS Director Kelly Garcia says, “This is yet another incredible example of a public-private partnership that will greatly benefit individuals receiving WIC benefits in our state. The goal of this program is to provide easier access and conveniences- and every parent of young children wants the convenience while balancing work and life.” WIC members can select qualifying food items online in the Hy-Vee app and enter their eWIC card numbers during checkout. The WIC program was established nationwide in 1974, celebrating 50 years of supporting mothers, children, and families in Iowa, assisting them to live healthier lives. WIC provides supplemental nutritious food, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutritional education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and infants through age five children who are at nutritional risk.
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Addi Starr, Ankeny Centennial softball
Senior catcher and third baseman Addi Starr has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 26-9 record. The Jaguars are 11-3 in the CIML Conference, putting them in a four-way tie for first place atop the league standings heading into Monday’s doubleheader at home against No. 11 Urbandale.
Central Iowa community helps clear animal shelter before nearby fireworks show
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — With the help of central Iowa animal lovers, one West Des Moines shelter had all of its animals in homes before the city's Fourth of July fireworks show. Furry Friends Refuge is located just down the street from the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater, where the...
New habitats for amphibians, reptiles and insects unveiled at Blank Park Zoo
DES MOINES, Iowa — Blank Park Zoo has a new exhibit full of reptiles, amphibians, and insects!. It's at the Jackie Blank Discovery Center. Some of the new animals include a Jamaican Boa, an axolotl, and poison dart frogs. The new animal habitats in the Discovery Center were funded through the 2023 #GivingTuesday campaign.
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