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13 Iowa Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy A Thanksgiving Feast Without Spending All Day In The Kitchen

Thanksgiving dinner is wonderful. Spending half the holiday checking the oven and keeping track of everything cooking?. That’s a tradition plenty of people would happily skip. Fortunately, Iowa has restaurants ready to handle the feast. Some welcome families for a traditional sit-down meal, while others prepare holiday favorites you...

Iowa · 3d
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Chloe’s Closet: Rating and ranking Ankeny’s thrift stores

Secondhand shopping has become mainstream in recent years, and for good reason. It gives clothes a second or even third life and keeps them out of landfills, reducing waste and pollution. As a thrift enthusiast myself, there is no better feeling than finding just what you were looking for for less than a quarter of the price as retail.

Ankeny, IA · 3d
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This Iowa Lakeside Trail Turns Every Morning Walk Into A Fall Foliage Tour

A creek runs straight across the road here, and you’re allowed to drive right through it. Or kick off your shoes and wade it instead. I love a park that treats getting your feet wet as part of the plan. Those waters carved sandstone cliffs that rise up to...

Iowa · 20h
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Cedar Ridge unveils Portside II, a triple-finished Iowa bourbon at 115 proof

SWISHER, Iowa (Nov. 11, 2026) — Cedar Ridge Distillery is bringing a new twist to one of its most popular whiskey creations with the release of Portside II, a limited-edition Iowa bourbon finished in three different types of oak and wine casks. Inspired by the distillery’s 2023 QuintEssential Special...

Iowa · 1d
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$33K Lottery Ticket Bought by New Hampton Man in Ionia

A northeast Iowa man has won a lottery prize worth more than $33,000. The Iowa Lottery says 33-year-old Mitchell Gleason of New Hampton won a jackpot prize in the MONOPOLY™ Game Tokens Progressive InstaPlay game. The game features a progressive jackpot that starts at $5,000 and increases with every ticket sold statewide until it is won.

New Hampton, IA · 3d

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Farm Dog offers free mental wellness support to farm families

Mental health can be a struggle as we enter the holiday season and the end of the year. Rural communities are historically at a disadvantage when it comes to receiving mental healthcare, but the team at Farm Dog is dedicated to increasing access and breaking down barriers related to mental health struggles. Much like the listening ear of a trusted farm dog, they are here to listen to the unique issues that impact farmers. Sarah Heineman of Landus Cooperative said Farm Dog gives farm families greater access to mental healthcare.

Iowa · 1d

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Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Iowa? Liability, Insurance, and Your Options

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Who pays vet bills in a dog fight in Iowa? In most cases, the owner of the dog that attacked is the one legally responsible, and Iowa law is tougher on owners than the laws in many other states. That surprises many people, because the usual assumption is that each owner covers their own pet. … This article, Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Iowa? Liability, Insurance, and Your Options , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in Arkansas? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options • Neighbor Poisoned My Dog Laws in Alaska: Criminal Charges, Civil Claims, and Your Next Steps • Who Pays Vet Bills in a Dog Fight in South Dakota? Fault, Insurance, and Your Options

Iowa · 1d

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Celebrated cartoonist Stephan Pastis makes one Iowa stop on 16-city book tour

One of the nation’s most popular cartoonists, whose strip “Pearls Before Swine” is carried in more than 900 newspapers, will be making an appearance in Iowa next week. Stephan Pastis has more than 40 “Pearls” collections in print, but he’s releasing a huge, hard-cover book called “Pearls Jubilee” to mark the strip’s 25th anniversary. In an interview with Radio Iowa, Pastis says he hand-picked everything that went into the 288-page retrospective.

Iowa · 18h

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Iowa State's Aaron Steil Builds Holiday Wreaths on a 16-Inch Frame From 4- to 8-Inch Bundles of Fir, Pine and Boxwood, and Says One Lasts 7 to 10 Days Indoors

Iowa State's Aaron Steil builds wreaths on a 16-inch frame from 4- to 8-inch bundles of yard greens. Indoors one lasts 7 to 10 days; outdoors, into January.

Iowa · 1d

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Seventeen Seasons of Dance: Erika Overturff on the Vision Behind American Midwest Ballet

For 17 seasons, American Midwest Ballet has brought professional dance to audiences across Nebraska, Iowa, and beyond. What began as a vision for a new ballet company has grown into an organization dedicated to artistic excellence, education, and connecting communities through dance. At the center of that journey is Erika...

Nebraska · 1d

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10 Lesser-Known Iowa Buffets With Never-Ending Spreads

I have a little problem with buffets. Every time I convince myself I’ve had enough, I spot something on the other side of the counter that deserves at least one more trip. And apparently, Iowa has plenty of places where that problem could get even worse. Some of the...

Iowa · 4d

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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 · 6d

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Popular comedian schedules Iowa show

Jim Gaffigan is bringing a new round of laughs to Des Moines next summer, with tickets going on sale this week.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Melissa Etheridge Announces 'Rise Again' 2027 Tour Dates

The veteran songwriter has more than two dozen concerts on tap for the new year with more on the way.

Vashon, WA · 3d

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Feline blood donations in Iowa save rescue cat’s life

Iowa · 1d

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Kum & Go Is Now Maverik. 6 Things Iowans Should Know About the Change

Your Kum & Go &Rewards points didn’t carry over when the store became Maverik. The changes go well past this. Here’s what Iowans should know now that Kum & Go is Maverik. Maverik confirmed in November 2024 that it planned to put its name on the Kum & Go stores it kept, aiming for one brand across its footprint.

Iowa · 4d

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Look WHO’s Talking: Keith and Ed talk upcoming holidays, encounters with viewers, and more

DES MOINES, Iowa — Keith Murphy and Ed Wilson are back on Look WHO’s Talking. On this episode, they talk about their excitement for the upcoming Hy-Vee Holiday Parade, the holidays, and the end of political ads. They shared some memories of the weirdest places viewers have recognized them. Ed also talks about record rainfall […]

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Des Moines Children’s Museum opens at temporary location

URBANDALE, Iowa — The closure of Valley West Mall has left some tenants searching for a new location. That included the Des Moines Children’s Museum until last week. The Des Moines Children’s Museum has been in the process of moving to a new location for several years in anticipation of the closing of the mall. […]

Des Moines, IA · 2d

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Watch out for deer on the roads in November

Iowa · 2d

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The Old-School Iowa Italian Restaurant Where the Spaghetti Is Worth Planning a Drive Around

This family-run Italian spot serves its spaghetti and meat sauce inside a building that used to be a city hall. The water tower out back watches over it like a very tall uncle. The outside is a plain gray building across from a grocery store. Inside, you get wood paneling...

Johnston, IA · 5d