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Mullets to open new location in Waukee
WAUKEE, Iowa — Mullets, the sports bar known for its weekend brunch and award-winning Bloody Mary, announced it will be opening a new location in Waukee. "We’ve been keeping a secret — and we’re finally ready to spill it," the restaurant said in part on Facebook. "A brand-new Mullets location is opening soon and we can’t wait to bring the food, the drinks, and the fun your way."
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Enjoy some chocolate treats during annual Chocolate Walk in Des Moines
The Chocolate Walk will be at the West Glen Town Center on Friday from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $25 ahead of time or $35 at the door.
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Scoops by Beth marks Highland Park's sweet comeback
Scoops by Beth opens in Des Moines' Highland Park Business District on Saturday. Why it matters: The ice cream shop is another sign of the district's comeback, powered by small, locally owned businesses and eateries. It highlights how community support can turn a longtime concept into reality, owner Beth Mensing tells Axios. Catch up quick: Her ice cream journey began more than a decade ago, inspired by her grandmother's homemade concoctions. Mensing would make those for her grandfather after her grandmother passed. That evolved over the last five years into collaborations with local businesses and taking preorders online. Zoom in: Mensing noticed the shop was for lease when she stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Sixth and Euclid avenues in 2022. She worked with property owner and neighborhood advocate Bill Wheeler to retain it while she applied for a local grant and used Kickstarter to fund the startup. Flashback: The area was considered a city suburb in the early 1900s, located on a busy streetcar line, with banks and department stores and retail stores. The district later faced challenges as buildings aged and businesses closed. Supporters launched efforts to save it decades ago, including getting it listed
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Kinney-Cook Perry Band Olympics Returns Today for 42nd year
The Perry Band Olympics will return today for the 42nd year. The annual event is now called the Kinney-Cook Perry Band Olympics after the Perry School Board recently approved the change. The name change recognizes the efforts Jerry Kinney put into creating the event and how Steve Cook continued to grow it.
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Popular ice cream maker opens first shop in Highland Park
DES MOINES, Iowa – After years of crafting ice cream from family recipes in her home, Beth Mensing opened the doors of her first brick-and-mortar shop, Scoops by Beth. “It’s been a process between writing business plans, writing grants and applying for loans and finding a bank who would actually fund me has been a process. All while working a full-time job,” said Beth Mensing, Owner of […]
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ADM Speech Students to Perform at All-State Festival Today
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn High School will be sending one entry to today’s Iowa High School Speech Association All-State Festival. ADM’s Group Improvisation ensemble of Caleb Klassen, Nick Subbert, Owen Royer and Devin Morey were selected for the All-State Festival following the state large group contest earlier this month. Junior Morey...
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5 Best New Restaurants in Ames, Iowa that Locals Keep Raving About
Ames is more than just a college town for Iowa State—its food scene has grown into a fun mix of student‑friendly spots, chef‑y kitchens, and locally focused cafes. Around Downtown Ames, Campustown, and the main corridors, you’ll find plenty of places that feel fresh and current.