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6 Fareway Habits That Leave Hy-Vee Shoppers Scratching Their Heads

Are you used to loading your own trunk after a Hy-Vee run?. If you’re at a Fareway in Iowa and beyond, someone will probably beat you to it. These are the Fareway habits that leave many Hy-Vee shoppers scratching their heads. 1. Closed Sundays. Fareway stores stay closed on...

Iowa · 8h
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The Des Moines Register

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Littleleaf Luncheonette closes in Waukee; owners plan new restaurant

Less than 14 months after helping anchor Waukee's downtown revival, Littleleaf Luncheonette has closed, ending an ambitious chef-driven concept that brought seasonal cuisine, specialty coffee and wine-bar culture to the city's historic Triangle. Littleleaf Luncheonette opened in October 2025 in a restored historic brick building at 405 Sixth St. in Waukee's downtown Triangle. The restaurant was part of the city's broader downtown revitalization efforts and occupied the redeveloped former Pin Oak building. Mallory Holt and Ryan Nicholson, who opened Littleleaf after working together for six years, said they sold the restaurant to a local family, who will do something different with the menu. Holt described the new owners as “a family and friend group. They don't own any other restaurants, and they're rooted in the community there too,” she said. “We weren't on the market and we weren't trying to sell Littleleaf, but we were approached by someone, and because we're so invested in the next project, we did decide to sell Littleleaf off,” Holt said. Holt, an Iowa native, and Nicholson, who moved to Iowa from upstate New York, plan to open a new restaurant with a similar vibe, rooted in seasonality, quality ingredients, hospitality and community. Littleleaf positioned

Waukee, IA · 1d

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Iowa lawyer’s license is suspended after seven prior disciplinary cases

A Dallas County lawyer who has been sanctioned in seven previous disciplinary cases has now had her license suspended for 90 days. The board alleges that between June 2025 and April 2026, it opened investigations of five separate complaints alleging attorney Alexandra Maria Nelissen of Clive had engaged in misconduct. According to the board, Nelissen […]

Dallas County, IA · 3d

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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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

Axios Des Moines

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West Des Moines office park could become neighborhood

A sprawling West Des Moines office park that once housed some of the metro's prominent companies could be transformed into apartments, shops and a hotel. Why it matters: Regency West is a mostly vacant, dated office park in a prominent spot next to Interstate 235. Catch up quick: The first Regency West building was constructed in 1981, eventually growing into an eight-building office park along Westown Parkway. The office park, built by Des Moines businessman Marvin Pomerantz, once housed major companies including ITA Group, Equifax, MetLife, Sammons and Holmes Murphy. Over the years, however, tenants have left for newer facilities, while the pandemic also reduced the need for space. R&R Realty purchased the property in 2012 and sold it to Chicago-based Bradford Allen in 2025. State of play: Today, the office park is under 30% capacity with 600,000 square feet of space. Its valuation has dramatically dropped, going from a $52 million assessed valuation in 2023 to just $17 million in 2026. West Des Moines is considering a new tax incentive for the area to help pay for redevelopment costs, says the city's economic development director, Ryan Moffatt. What they're saying: Bradford Allen wants to turn the property into a

West Des Moines, IA · 1d

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Clive mom who lost son to suicide now leads NAMI Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – The NAMI Iowa Board of Directors has selected one of the state’s leading mental health advocates to serve as the organization’s interim executive director. Mary Neubauer of Clive began the interim role this week to help lead during a transitionary period at the...

Clive, IA · 1h

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At This Iowa Steakhouse You Can Dig Into A Hand-Cut Ribeye In A 1900s Building

Some dinners are just meals, and some become the story you tell for years. Downtown Des Moines has a steakhouse that falls firmly into the second group. It sits inside a building from the early 1900s, and the menu leans proudly on hand-cut steaks like the ribeye. A large golden...

Des Moines, IA · 17h

Amest Tribune

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Roland-Story has built one of best Iowa high school football defenses

With five minutes left in its Iowa high school football state quarterfinal game at No. 2 Van Meter, Roland-Story was back on its heels. The Norsemen held a comfortable two-touchdown lead over the Bulldogs, 28-14, but Van Meter was driving. After Roland-Story raced to a 21-0 first-half lead, Van Meter settled in and gradually shifted the game's momentum. Van Meter had the ball on the Roland-Story 8-yard line facing third-and-5 in the final minutes of the game. If the Bulldogs could find the end zone, they would make it a one-score game with plenty of time to get the ball back for a potential tying or go-ahead drive. Bulldog quarterback Keenan Lundy entered the game among the top five rushers in 2A with an average of nearly 150 yards per game, but he had been held under 100 yards by a Roland-Story defense that had locked in on him for most of the night. When he took the snap on the pivotal third-down play, Lundy scrambled to his left and, with Norse defenders bearing down on him, he tried to force a pass to receiver Blake Becker in the end zone. His throw was on line, but Roland-Story defensive back

Story City, IA · 1d

Axios Des Moines

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Des Moines weekend plans: Holiday markets to LGBTQ+ prom

Friday 🪑 Junk Jubilee Fall Market | Hunt for antiques and architectural salvage from Midwest vendors. | 10am–7pm, also open Saturday | Iowa State Fairgrounds | Admission: $10 in cash Saturday 🎨 Social Saturday: Friendsgiving | Celebrate gratitude with art projects, a scavenger hunt, gallery tours and a screening of short films. | 11am–2pm | Des Moines Art Center | Free! 🌱 DSM Vegan Holiday Market | Shop more than 20 local vendors offering plant-based foods, art, wellness products and holiday gifts. | 11am–3pm | Unity Center of Des Moines | Free! 🐶 Doggy Pie Eating Contest | Watch adorable pups compete to see who can finish their dog-safe pie the fastest during this messy, tail-wagging competition. | 1–5pm | Hiking Dog Co. in Merle Hay Mall | Free! 🎨 Open Studios | Explore working studios, meet local painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers, and shop original artwork. | 6–9pm | The Fitch Building | Free! 🪩 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom | Dress to dazzle for a disco-inspired evening of dancing, dinner, sparkling décor and community celebration. | 7–10pm | Bash in Des Moines | $30 💃 Festa Cultural: Capoeira Celebration | Celebrate Brazilian culture with live Capoeira demonstrations, Latin music, dancing,

Des Moines, IA · 22h

BevNET.com

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Cedar Ridge Distillery Announces The Whiskey Lounge in Downtown Des Moines Iowa

Iowa’s First & Oldest Distillery to Offer Whiskey, Cocktails, Dining and Hospitality Experiences in the Heart of Iowa in 2027. Cedar Ridge Distillery, Iowa’s first and oldest distillery, today announced plans to open The Whiskey Lounge in downtown Des Moines in April 2027. Located at 1312 Locust Street, Cedar Ridge Des Moines will bring the company’s award-winning spirits and hospitality experience to the heart of Iowa’s capital city.

Des Moines, IA · 23h

Iowa Capital Dispatch

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Legal fight escalates over physician’s sanctions for past drug use

The Iowa Board of Medicine is fighting to sanction an emergency room physician who allegedly “drank to excess and used cocaine, opiates, mushrooms, and marijuana,” often within 24 hours of working. According to the Iowa Board of Medicine, Dr. Chad Becker, who once practiced at UnityPoint Health’s Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, admitted […]

Iowa · 3d

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 · 3d

Axios Des Moines

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WDM housing development could bring 2,200 homes

A new housing development could bring 2,200 homes to the western side of West Des Moines . Why it matters: The Trail West project will bring more housing and pricing options to the growing western suburbs. The big picture: The development would add to a growing stretch of western West Des Moines, near other major projects, including the planned Grand Experience and MidAmerican Energy RecPlex expansion, says West Des Moines economic development director Ryan Moffatt. State of play: Caliber Homes and Jerry's Homes are partnering to develop about 300 acres of farmland north of Booneville Road and west of Grand Prairie Parkway. The total project could reach around 760 acres. Zoom in: The first phase includes 130 single-family home lots. The number of phases is not yet known, and the project could take 10 to 15 years to build out. Caliber would focus on homes ranging from $800,000 to $3 million, while Jerry's Homes would offer lower-priced options. Jerry's Homes did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. The development could eventually include townhomes, apartments, rental condos and neighborhood-scale retail. It's an urban area with a "country aesthetic" with rolling hills and tree-lined waterways, Ryan Kauffman of Caliber Homes

West Des Moines, IA · 3d

Bring Me The News

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Phoebe Bridgers, Billy Strings among headliners announced for 2027 Hinterland music festival

The Hinterland music festival in St. Charles, Iowa has announced its 2027 lineup, including Phoebe Bridgers, Billy Strings, Zach Top, and others.

Des Moines, IA · 1d

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 · 1d

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Heightened Snow Risk Builds Across Minneapolis, Des Moines, Chicago and Milwaukee as Cold Front Unlocks Arctic Air Through Thanksgiving Week Travel Period

MINNEAPOLIS — Snow chances are rising across the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. They could start as early as the coming weekend and continue through the end of November. A brief warm-up early next week will come before a strong cold front around November 20 brings colder air into the region. Multiple rounds of winter weather are possible heading into Thanksgiving week.

Minneapolis, MN · 2d

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Adel City Council Hears US 169 Corridor Access Management and Feasibility Study

The Adel City Council met in regular session on Tuesday. The Council heard a presentation from Wade Greiman with Snyder and Associates and Scott Schram with Iowa DOT on US 169 Corridor Access Management and Feasibility Study. Items that were approved included resolutions adopting the 2026 Amended Urban Renewal Plan...

Adel, IA · 2d

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“Hi, Welcome to Chili’s”

The evening of November 8th, 2026 was marked with excitement as a group of six girls, including 3 of your Dowling Catholic Post writers, sauntered into Chili’s looking for some good food and even better memories. And while we didn’t have crazy expectations going in, what we were met with when we got seated at 11411 Forest Avenue in Clive, Iowa, was certainly a pleasant surprise.

Clive, IA · 1d

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Des Moines Schools Reach Lawsuit Settlement

The Des Moines Public School District has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the firm it used to hire former superintendent Ian Roberts. The lawsuit accused JG Consulting of negligence and breach of contract shortly after Roberts was arrested by ICE last year and it was revealed he wasn’t authorized to work in the country. The search firm filed a countersuit, accusing the school district of defamation, but CEO James Guerra says all parties agree that blame belongs with the former superintendent.

Des Moines, IA · 2d