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Wear These Colors in Iowa ONLY If You Want to Get Eaten Alive by Mosquitos
Summer is all fun and games until you get nipped by a mosquito!. According to reports, there are fifty-seven species of mosquitos in the Hawkeye State. We are in the middle of peak mosquito season. Officials confirm that May to October is the height of it here in Iowa. So,...
These Restaurants Have the Best Breakfast in Iowa (LIST)
Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, for good reason. Thankfully, it's comforting to know that, in Dubuque alone, we have several delicious breakfast restaurants and diners nearby. However, the website "Only in Your State" went bigger. They looked state-wide for the best breakfast places all over Iowa.
Iowa’s Best Ice Cream Shop Has Multiple Locations & Trucks
It's always a good day for ice cream, especially at the best ice cream shop in Iowa! According to a new list from Love Food, that shop is a place called The Outside Scoop!. According to the official website, the Outside Scoop first got its start back in 2010. The shop is known for its delicious homemade ice cream that's made with local ingredients. The site reads:
Remembering When a Giraffe Was Spotted in Northeast Iowa [Photos]
Once in a while, I'll come across some "only in your state" story that's good for a chuckle or a memory. Recently, I came across a video on TikTok that reminded me of one such only-in-your-state type story from a few years back. A giraffe living in Northeast Iowa?. I...
When Will Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa Start to See Fireflies Again?
It seems like all of our attention is on the 17-year emergence of the Cicadas that are reportedly starting to show up in the northern part of Yellowstone County. And then there are the ticks we need to check ourselves for, and the mosquitoes we need to avoid. But what...
Restaurant inspection update: Green slime, moldy meat, unlicensed eateries
Inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations in recent weeks, including mouse droppings, turkey breast spotted with mold and an ice machine that had “green, slimy material” growing in it. Two restaurants had to close or scale back operations due to the inspectors’ findings, and two others were found to […] The post Restaurant inspection update: Green slime, moldy meat, unlicensed eateries appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Asian fusion restaurant Wasabi Somerset will host grand opening Tuesday in Ames
Ames residents familiar with the Asian fusion Wasabi restaurant now have a second option to get their sushi fix. Wasabi Somerset, the central Iowa-based restaurant's seventh location, opened Friday, May 17 at 2707 Kent Avenue. The establishment's grand opening is set for Tuesday with a private party and a ribbon...
Competing South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa Summer Side Dishes For BBQ Ribs
This will be the perfect weekend for an outdoor cookout, so make sure your shopping list includes all the necessary staples that you will need for ribs, chicken, brats, and burgers. Plus, all the fixins for a good side dish. What's Your Go-To Side Dish. Grab a rack or three...
What you Need to Know About the George Strait Concert in Ames
It's almost time. The King of Country returns to Iowa! George Strait is set to play Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday night, along with Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town! It's one of the biggest shows in Iowa this year. If you're traveling to Ames for the show, here is everything you need to know before George takes the stage!
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