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Git-N-Go denies rumors of closure amid store shutdowns and inventory issues

Git-N-Go convenience stores, part of the Des Moines-based chain, are facing business challenges, including store closures and inventory shortages, but the company has denied rumors of shutting down. Several locations, including stores in Winterset, Norwalk and Altoona and the Keo Way store in downtown Des Moines, are listed for sale...

Des Moines, IA · 2d
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Littleleaf Luncheonette Closes Waukee Doors

Littleleaf Luncheonette has closed its restaurant in downtown Waukee. The Des Moines Register identified Mallory Holt and Ryan Nicholson as Littleleaf Luncheonette's owners. Littleleaf opened in October 2025 at 405 Sixth St., inside the redeveloped former Pin Oak building, as part of Waukee's broader push to revitalize its downtown. The report notes the restaurant served breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine and beer, and later expanded into dinner service featuring small plates and cocktails.

Waukee, IA · 1d
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This Old-School Iowa Diner Makes One Dish So Good It’s Worth A Road Trip

A parking ramp was built right over a tiny lunch counter so the counter would never have to move. That is a serious commitment to a sandwich. Iowa clearly does not mess around when it comes to lunch. The room holds about 16 stools wrapped around a horseshoe-shaped counter. The...

Iowa · 5d
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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 7d

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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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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 · 5d

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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 · 6d

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13 Iowa Bakeries And Pie Shops Worth Visiting Before Thanksgiving Arrives

Is it really Thanksgiving planning if nobody has asked who’s bringing the pie yet? That question always seems to come up just when my holiday to-do list is getting crowded. I enjoy a homemade dessert, but I’m perfectly happy to let a skilled baker handle the crust. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of bakeries that can make Thanksgiving preparations a little easier.

Iowa City, IA · 5d

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2026 Holiday Pop Ups in Eastern & Central Iowa [GALLERY]

Check out some of the bars & restaurants in Eastern and Central Iowa that are hosting holiday pop ups in November and December of 2026!

Iowa · 3d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 5d

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This Iowa Pizza Joint Drips Honey on the Crust, and Regulars Swear by It

Bottles of honey sit right on the tables at one Iowa pizza parlor. They aren’t there for tea. They’re there for your crust. That sweet habit is so well known that people mention it almost as often as the pizza itself. The shop also bakes six different crust styles, including whole wheat, potato flour, and oat flour.

Ames, IA · 5d

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A private-room karaoke lounge could be coming to Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa — Karaoke fans in the Des Moines metro could soon have a new place to sing their favorite songs without having to perform in front of a crowd of strangers. The Midnight Mic, a local pop-up karaoke and events company, is working to open a permanent karaoke lounge featuring private rooms for […]

Des Moines, IA · 5d

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Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026

This year, leave the cooking and cleanup to the pros with Thanksgiving dining options across Iowa, from buffets and family-style feasts to steakhouse dinners and take-and-bake meals. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .

Iowa · 4d

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This Iowa Soul Food Kitchen Fries Catfish Worth Skipping Lunch For

The catfish here comes Southern fried, golden brown, and parked next to two sides like collard greens and jalapeno corn. That combo alone could reorganize your whole afternoon. The menu keeps going, too. Peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and lemon cake wait at the finish line for anyone still standing.

Des Moines, IA · 7d

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13 Iowa Pho Restaurants Serving Steaming Bowls Of Noodles Perfect For Cold November Days

November in Iowa can make even a short walk through a parking lot feel surprisingly unpleasant. On days like that, a steaming bowl of pho sounds especially good. I’ve always liked how much you can personalize this Vietnamese noodle soup. Add some fresh basil, squeeze in a little lime, or enjoy the broth exactly as the kitchen prepared it.

Iowa · 4d