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😢 Southridge Mall | Shopping mall in Des Moines, Iowa 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Something New Is Coming to Kwik Trip Locations In the Midwest
On Monday, September 30th the Midwestern convenience store chain Kwik Trip (better known as Kwik Star in Iowa) shared that some exciting changes were ahead. The popularity of electric vehicles has grown considerably around the world. However, here in the United States, it remains relatively stagnant, according to a report from Our World In Data.
The Best Tacos in Iowa Can Be Found at a Food Truck
Today is the ULTIMATE "Taco Tuesday." Happy National Taco Day!. To celebrate National Taco Day, Yelp has released a list of the best taco joints in all 50 states. Here in Iowa, the winner is Flame The Taqueria in Johnston! Flame the Taqueria's main location is at 5765 Merle Hay Road, but there is also a restaurant at 103 Main St SE in Bondurant, Flame Cantina in Ankeny, and a food truck that travels around the area.
Gunshot victim walks into Des Moines hospital, police investigating
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police are investigating after a gunshot victim walked into the emergency room at MercyOne in Des Moines late Monday night. Des Moines Police Department spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek said the victim arrived at the ER at 11:23 p.m. That’s about the same time police were receiving reports about the occupants of […]
Des Moines ChildServe to relocate and expand, increasing capacity from 60 to 600 children
DES MOINES, Iowa — ChildServe announced Monday it will begin renovating a facility that its current Des Moines location will eventually move into, providing the ability to help 10 times as many children as the current facility. The organization's new facility at 1750 48th Street will see an anticipated...
Why expectant mothers in Iowa are having to travel farther to get maternity care
IOWA, USA — Women in one-third of Iowa’s 99 counties have no access to birthing hospitals, birth centers or obstetric doctors, according to a March of Dimes report. These "maternity care deserts" have grown more commonplace as the state has seen hospitals close down their labor and delivery services.
Iowa voters react to VP debate at watch parties across the metro
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — The first and only Vice Presidential Debate in New York on Tuesday night brought out Iowa voters in both parties eager to listen to both candidates. WHO 13 News went to two watch parties, one in Des Moines and one in West Des Moines. One was for Democrats and the […]
Home a total loss after early morning fire in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A home is a total loss after a fire broke out early Monday morning in Polk County. At around 6:22 a.m. the Delaware Township Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 2500 block of NE 53rd Court. When firefighters arrived on scene they found flames coming […]
‘Our customers deserve better’: Iowa union members protest USPS delivery changes
DES MOINES, Iowa — Around 100 rallies, including one in Des Moines, were held at post offices across the country on Tuesday. The protests came in response to changes to the way the US Postal Service handles deliveries, which is set to take effect next year. USPS said the delivery changes are necessary because the agency lost more than $87 billion between 2007 and 2020. Meanwhile union members worry about what it could mean for rural Iowans.
America’s Largest Truckstop Opens In Illinois Next Month
I hate to break it to the state of Iowa, but your days of sitting on top of the mountain by having the world's largest truck stop located in your state are going to be over in a little over one week from today. Walcott, Iowa has been the home...
Gov. Reynolds authorizes deployment of Iowa National Guard to North Carolina for hurricane relief
DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday that she authorized the deployment of a team from the Iowa National Guard to assist those impacted by Hurricane Helene. On X, Reynolds announced Iowa would send an Iowa Army National Guard helicopter, crew and swift water rescue team to join in response efforts.
Iowa Grandma’s Lottery Win: A Heartwarming Tribute with Her Jackpot
I don’t often buy scratch-off tickets, and when I do, I usually don’t win. However, I love hearing about people who hit the jackpot and what they plan to do with their newfound wealth. If you won a huge lottery prize, what would you do? I think a...
An Iowa Restaurant Serves a Crab Rangoon Chicken Sandwich
Two delicious foods combined into ONE sandwich?! Count me in!. I recently came across an article on MSN courtesy of Business Insider that got my attention. The article outlines the best sandwich in all 50 states according to Yelp, and I was assuming that the pick for Iowa would be a Maid-Rite sandwich. I was wrong.
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