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Sneak Peek: Mullets restaurant opens in Ames
Mullets is serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in Ames after the highly anticipated restaurant's soft opening on Wednesday. The 1980s-themed eatery and bar will celebrate its grand opening on Friday. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mullets is located at 4518 Mortensen Road, at the site of the former West...
Dine For Less Than $10 A Person At This Iconic Diner In Iowa
We’ve all felt that occasional pinch in the pocketbook, which is why it’s all the more welcome when we find a place where the prices seem to be frozen in time. These are often old-school diners and luncheonettes that wear their retro ways on their sleeve. We found a perfect example of this in Boone, and it might just serve the best cheap eats in Iowa. Welcome to the Whistle-Stop Cafe, located only minutes from where Boone’s most iconic attraction boards, this long-time staple in Iowa serves breakfast and lunch, and virtually every item on the menu is still under $10. This doesn’t mean small portions, either – you’ll be feasting on massive portions of old-school delights, including some original plates that can only be found here. Some things never change, and we hope the Whistle-Stop Cafe is one of those things.
The 'coolest' ice cream locations in Story County
From historic eateries to modern establishments, it's easy to find a scoop, sundae, or soft-serve ice cream unique to Ames and the surrounding areas in both Story and Boone County. Here's where you can find some of the best local ice cream: ...
MC Snacks Receiving Ribbon Cutting on Friday from Perry Chamber
A local business in the City of Perry will be home to a ribbon cutting on Friday. Perry Chamber Director Lynsi Pasutti tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the organization is traveling to MC Snacks Friday afternoon at 3pm. MC Snacks’ location is at Caboose Park, 1101 1st Avenue, in Perry and operates from a caboose railcar. Pasutti describes that the business handles sweet treats as it sits along the Raccoon River Valley Trail.
Enjoy Sweet Corn Season This Summer with Some Practical Tips
Ames, IA – The middle of summer is officially here and so is sweet corn season. With the unusual weather events this year, Iowans can still expect to see an abundance of their favorite sweet corn variety. Iowans in the southeast witnessed their first round of sweet corn on...
‘Iowa But Make it Cinematic’ Have You Met Iowa Native Isaac Jarnagin?
Have you met or heard of the Iowa native Isaac Jarnagin?. I have never met Isaac but I hope one day I run into this entrepreneur, content creator, and podcaster, who is based in Ames, Iowa. I was lying on my couch yesterday letting my brain rot as I scrolled...
Historic roots, to-die-for pancakes, Food Network love, dive into Ames brunch spot the Grove Cafe
Diners at the Grove Cafe shouldn't be surprised if they find a crowd − the iconic Ames restaurant has maintained its popularity for almost 80 years. Located at 124 Main Street, the eatery has been a community favorite since its opening as the Grove Cafe in 1948. It has gained an impressive reputation in the decades since. The Grove's breakfast offerings have even sparked the interest of the Food Network Magazine more than once.
Waukee may get its first Olive Garden restaurant as part of a new shopping center
The home of endless breadsticks and salad plans to come to Waukee, marking the popular Italian restaurant chain's first location in the city and the westernmost among its Des Moines metro spots. Andy Kass, Waukee's community development director, did not know the construction timeline for the proposed Olive Garden. Plans are in the process of being approved for the proposed site at 420 S.E. Alice's Road. ...
Ledges Prairie In Bloom, Nature Hike Friday
BOONE, Iowa— The incredible display of flowering prairie plants is truly a spectacle to behold. Check out some of the pictures and facts of some of our favorite prairie forbs that you can find blooming right now at Ledges. Reminder – the flowers are for the butterflies and bees only, please do not pick wildflowers in state parks. If you want to learn more about these blooming plants and their place in the park’s circle of life, plan to attend Vanessa’s prairie hike this Friday evening. Here more about what’s happening at the Ledges and get and update on Centennial Planning on KWBG’s News and Public Affairs Program Tuned In, Wednesday morning, 8:40 a.m. on KWBG FM 101.5, AM 1590 or on the live stream www.kwbglive.com.
Ice cream for breakfast: Uptown Dairy in Ankeny adds new flavors, affogatos, waffles
An ice cream shop in Ankeny is scooping out new flavors and ice cream for breakfast as it celebrates a big anniversary. Uptown Dairy in Ankeny, at 617 S.W. Third St. in the Uptown neighborhood, opened in July 2023 just ahead of the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI) rolling through...
Therapy Pets Making an Appearance at Perry Library on Friday
The Perry Public Library is welcoming some furry friends coming in on Friday. The library announces that the Animal Rescue League of Des Moines is planning to stop by with therapy cats and dogs to visit with teens. According to the library, teens are able to come in to decompress prior to the start of school in August. The library is providing journals for teens to express themselves by writing or drawing in them.
Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods in Waukee to get new playgrounds in 2025
Waukee's parks and recreation department revealed the designs for the two new playgrounds to be located at Spring Crest and Painted Woods West neighborhoods in western Waukee. The two playgrounds are the first in their respective communities and both are expected to open in the fall of 2025. According to a news release from Waukee Parks and Recreation, the designs were modified based on feedback from residents. ...
Explore the World of Dungeons & Dragons with Perry Library
The Perry Public Library is giving an opportunity to people to discover the world of Dungeons and Dragons, with a fun program happening tomorrow. This summer, the library is engaging in the mythical world, extending an invitation to any interested participants. According to the Adult Services Librarian Mindy Farmer, people will join D&D Enthusiast Alex to take part in a new adventure.
Inaugural Pollinator Palooza Set for Friday at Brenton Arboretum
The Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center is inviting the public to an inaugural event coming up on Friday. The arboretum is collaborating with the Blank Park Zoo to celebrate pollinators as well as conservation and the outdoor world to bring Pollinator Palooza. Arboretum Executive Director Melissa Burdick gives a glimpse of the details Friday’s program entails.
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