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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 · 6d
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everafterinthewoods.com

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Locals Wait All Year For The Homemade Thanksgiving Pies At This Iowa Bakery

Twenty-five to 35 pie flavors, all rolled by hand with an actual rolling pin. That’s a lot of ways to ruin your dinner by filling up on dessert first. The fillings feature real fruit, while the crusts get their flaky texture from old-fashioned lard. And the apples?. They grow...

Urbandale, IA · 2d
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takingthekids.com

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This Hidden Iowa Restaurant Serves Prime Rib That Locals Call A Religious Experience

Why would anyone drive past miles of cornfields for a slice of beef? I’m convinced the answer comes on a plate, thick and juicy and rosy pink in the center. This steakhouse sits on a quiet country road in Iowa, with farm fields stretching out in every direction. Nobody stumbles across it by accident.

Iowa · 2d
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10 Hidden Iowa Delis Where You Can Still Get A Cheap Lunch

When did grabbing a quick sandwich become so expensive? A simple lunch shouldn’t leave you wondering whether you could have cooked an entire dinner for the same price. Fortunately, Iowa still has some excellent delis where a satisfying meal doesn’t have to cost a fortune. And some of the most interesting options are places you might easily overlook during a busy day.

Iowa · 2d
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takingthekids.com

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The Hidden Iowa Family Meat Market With Quality Cuts That Locals Keep To Themselves

A German immigrant carried a bologna recipe across the ocean in 1882, and people are still buying it today. The same family has guarded that recipe for six generations. That’s longer than most of us can name our own great-grandparents. The smokehouse runs four to six days a week....

Iowa · 2d

The Des Moines Register

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Off Hours: Jordan Creek Town Center café is a hidden gem

Welcome to Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, which showcases all the fun things you can do in central Iowa in your free time. Hello, Des Moines! The weekend ahead ☀️ Expect sunny skies this weekend with highs in the 50s 🍕 New Des Moines-area restaurants worth trying right now 🧛 For one weekend, Boone becomes a Twilight fan's dream Eat This, Drink That Crispy chicken rice dish, $16.99: I have barely scratched the surface of Snack & Go's Vietnamese street food menu, but I branched out this time with something I had not tried before. The chicken on the bone was fried to crispiness to the point the skin flaked off as one piece, but the meat still had its tender bits as I scraped it off the bone. It comes with fragrant yellow rice, veggies and a house special sweet dipping sauce. Get it: There are always at least two or three dishes at Snack & Go at 15700 Hickman Road, Suite 110, in Clive that I want to try each time I am there. There is a wide variety of small size and side dishes, banh mi sandwiches, and rice and noodle

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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This Iowa Pub Serves A Breaded Pork Tenderloin So Big You’ll Wish You’d Planned Ahead For The Homemade Pie

The owners of this pub raise hogs for a living, and their breaded tenderloin once won the title of best in Iowa. That is a farm-to-table story with serious bragging rights. I love when a place backs up its name like that. The tenderloin gets hand-pounded in the kitchen. Then...

Ogden, IA · 3d

Only In Your State

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Here's the Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish Iowa Loves Most

Every family has a Thanksgiving dish that would cause a small uproar if it went missing, whether it’s the dinner rolls or the casserole your aunt brings in the exact same dish every single year. In Iowa, two dishes dominate the holiday table: pumpkin pie and corn casserole. That's what Iowans searched for most around […]

Iowa · 8h

Axios Des Moines

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First bite: East Meets West

👋 Jason here: I was excited when I found out the former Motley School Tavern (MST) space in Beaverdale is now a new Asian-American restaurant. Driving the news: East Meets West Kitchen & Bar opened last week. Catch up quick: Owners and married couple Emily and Chao Lin closed MST in September to evaluate their next steps. Their new restaurant and menu give a nod to American comfort food and to China, where Chao grew up and where the couple met. The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios On my plate: The garlic-lime shrimp lettuce cups, one of the restaurant's house specialties ($23). The plump, juicy shrimp in a buttery sauce, paired with savory fried rice and crisp, refreshing lettuce for a delicious contrast. The meal started with complimentary crab Rangoon. Zoom in: Other menu options include Korean crispy chicken, pork banh mi, wings, burgers and weekend brunch. Dig in: Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch Sunday, 1903 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines.

Des Moines, IA · 2d

cbs2iowa.com

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Alaska Airlines to begin daily flights between Des Moines and Seattle

DES Moines, Iowa — Alaska Airlines plans to begin daily, nonstop flights between Des Moines and Seattle on June 24, 2027, adding the carrier to the schedule at Des Moines International Airport. The year-round service is scheduled to leave Seattle at 9 a.m. and arrive in Des Moines at...

Des Moines, IA · 14h

The Des Moines Register

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Korean fried chicken chain bb.q Chicken coming to Des Moines

The Des Moines metro's Korean fried chicken scene is still young enough that many diners can trace its growth in real time. A few years ago, finding Korean-style fried chicken often meant tracking down a pop-up or ordering from a ghost kitchen. Now one of South Korea's biggest fried chicken brands is preparing to join the local lineup. The globally recognized Korean fried chicken chain, bb.q Chicken , whose name stands for "Best of the Best Quality," is slated to open in the Goldfinch Lofts development at 3404 Ingersoll Ave. in 2027, bringing one of the world's most influential Korean fried chicken concepts to Des Moines, according to a permit filed with the city. Goldfinch Lofts, Cutler Developments’ newest mass timber mixed-use project, is a three-story, carbon-neutral building with apartments above and 9,602 square feet of retail at the base. The Collective, the sustainable retail shop , plans to open on the ground floor in November, leaving its Highland Park space. For local fried-chicken fanatics, it's more than another restaurant opening. It's the latest sign that Korean fried chicken has moved from niche cuisine to one of the fastest-growing dining segments in the Des Moines metro. What is bb.q Chicken?

Des Moines, IA · 19h

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12 Family-Owned Iowa Grocery Markets That Give Big Box Stores A Run For Their Money

I’ve noticed that my grocery shopping takes considerably longer when there’s a good butcher counter involved. Add a bakery or a shelf full of homemade treats, and suddenly my carefully planned ten-minute stop becomes a much bigger outing. That’s part of what makes Iowa’s family-owned grocery markets so...

Iowa · 2d

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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 · 22h

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Des Moines airport offers incentives to land new nonstop flights

DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines International Airport is offering airlines up to $225,000 per new route to expand travelers’ nonstop options. An announcement scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday could offer a clearer picture of how that effort is working. The airport’s board approved its Air Service Incentive Policy June 9. The program uses advertising […]

Des Moines, IA · 19h

951thebull.com

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Iowa DNR Fishing Report for Week of Nov. 12, 2026

Water levels are holding steady across the district. Water temperatures have dropped into the low 50s, which should get several species feeding more actively as we move towards winter. Water clarity is fair. Call your local bait shops for the most current information. Last updated on 11/12/2026. Pool 12, Mississippi...

Iowa · 12h

thebourbonflight.com

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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

KCRG.com

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Hinterland unveils 2027 festival lineup

ST. CHARLES, Iowa (KCRG) - Hinterland Music Festival has announced their artist lineup for 2027. The 12th-annual festival will return to St. Charles between Friday, July 30 and Sunday, August 1. The 2027 lineup will include acts such as:. Phoebe Bridgers. Remi Wolf. Slayyter. Billy Strings. Zach Top. Malcolm Todd.

St Charles, IA · 1d

kchanews.com

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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

Radio Iowa

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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 · 20h

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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