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This barbecue restaurant owner is opening a breakfast and lunch diner outside of Ankeny
A diner outside Ankeny will offer old favorites and more under a new name. Darren and Sherry Warth announced this month they bought the former Sorriso Grille, 7015 N.E. 14th St., in the Carney area just south of Ankeny's city limits. Melinda Strable, the Warth's nearby neighbor who opened the restaurant in 2014, closed Sorriso in April and retired.
4 drive-in theaters in Iowa when you want a retro experience this summer
It’s starting to feel like summer as Iowa’s few drive-in theaters welcome moviegoers for the season. The closest to Des Moines is the Valle Drive-In in Newton. But, it isn’t the option for those wanting to see a movie under the stars. Here’s where else you can visit for a drive-in experience in Iowa.
Iowa is home to one of the Midwest's best campgrounds, new list says.
What better way to kick off the summer than eating smores over a campfire and sleeping under the stars? But before you can enjoy the recreation, you have to pick where to pitch your tent. If you're looking for a top-rated campground, you might not have to travel very far. ...
One of the best Midwestern speakeasy bars is right here in Des Moines, says Midwest Living
Midwest Living just opened the door on some of the neatest speakeasies and hidden bars across Middle America, and one is right here in Des Moines. The magazine included 10 speakeasies on the list of the coolest in the Midwest, spanning Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, a basement bar with "La La Land" vibes in Columbus, Ohio, to Dockum Bar inside a hotel in Wichita, Kansas.
Animal Rescue League of Iowa is looking for adopters, foster families and donations as it deals with a surge in puppies
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is asking for help as it deals with a sudden boom in the number of puppies it is caring for. The 98-year-old nonprofit said in a news release on Thursday that it currently has “130+ more puppies than we did at this time last year.”
Casey's introduces a new pizza perfect for summer. But, you may need a napkin for it.
Barbecue just got more convenient thanks to Casey’s newest menu drop. In addition to thin-crust pizza and taco pizza, Casey’s shoppers can now treat themselves to new barbecue pulled pork pizza or pulled pork sliders. The Ankeny-based convenience chain announced the new eats Wednesday, with the additions arriving...
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