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9 Precautions Iowans Should Take When Shopping at Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee plans to phase out its Perks Plus membership in early 2027. Until then, the fine print still applies. These are the precautions Iowans should take when shopping at Hy-Vee. 1. Card Statements After the 2019 Notice. Hy-Vee’s October 2019 payment card notice said malware searched for card data at...

Iowa · 15h
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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Eatery In Iowa Serves A Fish Fry Absolutely Worth The Drive

One corner of this restaurant’s original building sits eight inches higher than the other. Locals even gave the lopsided little structure a nickname. That alone earns it a spot on my list. The tilt is only the opening act. The place started as a catfish pond on a family...

Iowa · 3d
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9 Iowa Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Buffets With All The Holiday Favorites

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but the mountain of dishes afterward usually makes me question some of my holiday decisions. And don’t even get me started on trying to fit everything into the oven at the same time. That’s why the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving at an Iowa restaurant sounds...

Davenport, IA · 3d
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Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

Davenport, IA · 9h

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Iowa city ranks among the nation's worst for rat infestations

Corn bears aren't real in Iowa , but rats certainly are. The pest control company Orkin has unveiled its list of the rattiest cities in America , and an Iowa city made the list for the first time. Aw, rats! Which Iowa city has the worst rat infestations? This is the first time Cedar Rapids has made it into the top 50 worst cities for rats, landing at 36th on the list. Rats love making homes in and around buildings, beneath vegetation and anywhere they can find protection from predators and the elements, the report said. Cities provide the prime resources for them to thrive. “There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure,” said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin. Cedar Rapids also made Orkin's list for the cities with the worst bed bug infestations in July. More: Two Iowa cities are among the nation's worst for bed bug infestations See Orkin's top 50 rattiest cities Here's a look at the top 50 rattiest cities in America, according to Orkin, and their change in the rankings since last year: Los Angeles Chicago New York San Francisco Washington, DC (+1) Detroit (+1) Cleveland (+4)

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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10 Old-Fashioned Diners In And Around Des Moines, Iowa That Are Full Of Delicious Surprises

Somewhere in central Iowa, a diner serves breakfast corn dogs. Another one stacks Dutch apple cheesecake onto French toast, and I need a moment with that idea. The surprises keep stacking up like pancakes. One counter has been frying plate-wide pork tenderloins for decades. Another spot leans hard into chrome,...

Des Moines, IA · 1d

The Des Moines Register

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Where to find old-school supper club dining in Des Moines

The Midwest supper club has always been more than a restaurant with low lights, stiff drinks and sizzling steaks. While Iowa never developed Wisconsin's dense supper‑club map, Des Moines has long embraced the spirit with neighborhood institutions with loyal regulars, retro charm and menus built around steak, seafood, pasta dishes and comfort food. While there's no one definition of a supper club, some of the telltale signs include dim, moody lighting with interiors that feel cozy, retro and unhurried. Wood-paneled walls, vinyl booths and vintage neon signs often decorate these spaces. A good supper club treats the bar as a main social hub. Diners often wait for a table here with a cocktail in hand. Often a supper club offers steaks, walleye, a prime rib night, pastas, a relish tray and ice cream drinks such as a Grasshopper, Pink Squirrel or Golden Cadillac. Of course, not all of these elements are necessary. Some supper clubs from the past include Sam & Gabe’s, a long-running local favorite known for fine dining, Italian-American dishes and supper club flair, with past locations in Clive and Urbandale. Silhouette Restaurant was a staple from the mid-1950s to 1970 at Douglas Avenue and Merle Hay Road,

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Taste The House-Smoked Barbecue And Big Sundaes That Made This Family-Owned Ames, Iowa Joint A Longtime Favorite

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the smoker going for more than fifty years. In Ames, Iowa, one family-owned spot has done exactly that since 1970, and its parking lot on a Friday evening tells the whole story. College students who ate here decades ago now bring their...

Ames, IA · 18h

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12 Small-Town Iowa Grocery Stores That Locals Swear By For Fresh Food

Would you ever take a detour just to visit a grocery store? I probably wouldn’t have said yes until I started learning about the little Iowa markets that locals have worked so hard to keep around. One has been serving its community since 1875 and recently celebrated a fresh...

Iowa · 18h

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Steakhouse Is Serving A Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner With Turkey Or Steak

A pumpkin dessert is waiting at the end of one Thanksgiving dinner this year. The meal comes in three courses. You start with soup or salad, move to turkey or steak with seasonal sides, and finish with that pumpkin treat. Nobody at your table has to wash a single roasting...

West Des Moines, IA · 12h

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Wini Moranville shares favorite Des Moines restaurants and three hidden gems

DES MOINES, Iowa — A special anniversary dinner. A casual Sunday night out. A restaurant you’ve driven past without knowing what’s inside. Restaurant critic Wini Moranville has recommendations for all three. Joining Andy Fales on Look WHO’s Talking, the writer behind Dining Well in DSM shared five favorite restaurants, three overlooked spots and a few […]

Des Moines, IA · 11h

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3 Deadly Iowa Mountain Trip Mistakes to Catch Before It’s Too Late

Iowa's steepest walking country can catch travelers off guard. A bluff above a river, a wet stairway through a gorge, or a creek crossing can demand more care than the state's familiar farmland scenery suggests. Here, a mountain-style outing means hills, bluffs, and broken terrain rather than an alpine summit....

Iowa · 6h

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Fareway donates 24K pounds of meat to Food Bank of Iowa

JOHNSON, Iowa (KWQC) - Nearly 24,000 pounds of protein are being given to the Food Bank of Iowa. The value of the donation is $50,000 and is split between Fareway Stores and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, according to a news release. The donation includes 10,000 pounds of ground pork...

Iowa · 3h

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4 Things Bald Eagles Do on the Mississippi Every Winter That Iowans Rarely See

On mild winter days, bald eagles stand right on the Mississippi’s ice at Bellevue, pecking at fish. Iowans who drive past the river rarely stop to watch what else they’re doing. Here are the things bald eagles do on the Mississippi every winter. 1. Crowding Below the Dams.

Iowa · 23h

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 1d

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Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of November 5, 2026

Water levels are slowly rising across the district. Water temperatures remain in the upper 50s to 60, which is very warm for this time of year. Water temperatures should drop over the coming week with cooler low temperatures in the forecast. Water clarity is fair. Call your local bait shops for the most current information. Last updated on 11/05/2026.

Iowa · 1d

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10 Hidden Iowa Grocery Outlets Filled With Rare Finds And Huge Discounts

I have a habit of checking grocery receipts twice, especially when a shopping trip costs more than I expected. So when I discovered Iowa’s little-known discount grocery stores, I became curious about what they had to offer. Many of these shops sit along quiet country roads, far removed from...

Iowa · 2d

Iowa Public Radio

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Meskwaki filmmaker preserves history of Indigenous dance tradition in new documentary

‘Why We Dance’ takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities in Iowa, South Dakota, Hawaii and Mexico.

Iowa · 1d

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Hot as a ‘hiểm’ pepper!

Recently opened in Waukee’s Kettlestone Lakes development, Lux Asian Restaurant and Bar manifests the destiny of Vietnamese restaurants in the western suburbs. Vietnamese cafés are a bona fide treasure of inner-city Des Moines. Anthony Bourdain led off his Civic Center show in Des Moines by complimenting them. Their...

Des Moines, IA · 2d