This is a bit of an odd request. I normally don’t enjoy hot dogs, but I had a beef hot dog at Val Air Ballroom a couple weeks ago and I’m wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of anywhere in the area that sells similarly tasting hot dogs! Gas stations, fast food, etc.

I am a pregnant lady with cravings, so this is an important request for me (and yes, my OB said it was fine to have an occasional hot dog). TIA!!

Our keyboard player made original Dave Principal playing cards for the event. We’re really hoping he’ll be able to save us from a catastrophic weather event during the show!!! If you’re into having fun, you should come!

Art by Mike Givens. @wickedalgae on IG

I have been a member of AnyTime Fitness for a couple years. It’s been great for losing weight and getting in shape. Now I want to get shredded and want to join a gym where that is the main focus. I’ve been reading about Krave Gym but don’t know anyone who is a member there. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I’m making this post because I’ve recently heard something that honestly has me questioning what was going on in my old apartment at The Parker @ 7th in Des Moines.
While my boyfriend and I lived there, we both started experiencing some really severe symptoms. We would wake up in the mornings feeling incredibly nauseous, daily vomiting (always in the morning/ before work), and experiencing intense panic attacks that genuinely made us feel like we were dying. It wasn’t just normal stress or feeling a little sick. It got to the point where my anxiety and depression became so severe that I had to take a MONTH off work and seek help at a behavioral health center.
At the time, I had no idea what was happening to us or why we were feeling this way.
Now, we’ve heard that a coworker of my boyfriend’s who currently lives in the same complex has been experiencing very similar symptoms. Apparently, a huge roof leak was also discovered, with reports of water damage that had been going on for years.
I’m not saying I can prove these things are connected, but hearing about the leak and someone else experiencing similar symptoms has genuinely alarmed me. I can’t help but wonder whether there could have been an environmental issue in the building that we didn’t know about while we were living there.
Has anyone else who lives or has lived at The Parker @ 7th experienced unexplained nausea, vomiting, waking up feeling extremely sick, severe anxiety, or other unusual symptoms? Have you heard anything about the roof leak, long-term water damage, or possible mold issues?
I would really appreciate hearing from current or former residents. I’m sharing this because I want to know if anyone else has experienced something similar and whether there is more information about what was happening in that building.

I guess East University. Like 100+ people are outside the broadlawns clinic with debris and police, anyone know what’s going on?

So basically avoid all of 35S from the Grimes exit for the next 5 years. Got it.

Hello! I am in search of a bakery that would do a Sailor Moon cake of some sort! The photo is for reference! Any recommendations would help! I'd like it for my birthday!

We are very fortunate to live in a metro that has a good mix of affordable homes and that offers a good quality of life.

Last Saturday the Special Olympics Iowa Truck Convoy rolled into the Iowa State Fairgrounds. 106 trucks showed up and raised over $20,000 for SOIA athletes and programs.

Apparently this has been going on for years, but I only heard about it through a coworker. I'm not really a truck or semi guy, but I went out to support the athletes and the event was rad. Drivers, families, and sponsors, all came out for it, and the atmosphere was awesome.

I was surprised none of the local news covered it, so I figured I'd share it here. They even close down parts of the highway for it.

Has anybody done a walk in to renew their driver’s license here? I have an appointment in November, but I’d rather do it sooner if possible so was thinking about trying to do a walk in, maybe right when they open.

Does anyone have any experience with this at the Waukee dmv location?

Does anyone happen to know what’s going on ? There’s 12 cop cars and 2 fire trucks with multiple people standing by

I just turned 40, went through divorce and move and looking for groups, communities, events etc to meet new people. Dating, friends, volunteering, whatever.

Do you guys have any recommendations? Please don’t say churches. That’s just not for me.

I like sports, movies, cooking, somewhat a gamer, and volunteering.

Is there a place in Des Moines or anywhere in Iowa where a night in said place can be paid for? Somewhere that’s haunted/supernaturally inclined. It’s a bit of an odd ask but if it rings a bell for anyone would love some leads. Thanks!

Anyone know someone with a lathe that would be willing to take a short length 5/16" square aluminum bar stock and turn a section of it into 1/4" rod?

I checked the Outer Limits but the prices were outrageous.

https://youtu.be/YQcl6l3uTQ4?is=_rKy-6sxot8Y0gkL

To make a very long story short, today I was told by my new sleep care provider (my previous dr quit) that XYWAV could kill me, maim me, and is not recommended to treat my condition (it is literally the only FDA approved medication to treat my condition. All other meds are off label treatments. And with my career, I have more knowledge than the average joe about pharmaceuticals) and my only options for the rest of my life are stimulant medications.

I am so sick of being on stimulants. It’s been 13 years of them and I am so over it. I know XYWAV has a “find a doctor” option on their website but it is currently not working. Has anyone in the DSM area seen a sleep dr they like, and is willing to discuss my options outside of freaking amph salts, moda, armo etc. I don’t want them if there are other options

I have been through the wringer with my current sleep provider and today was just… the last straw for me. Plz help

Much like a family member visits a loved one in the nursing home when they know they're about to die, I've been spending a lot of time walking around Valley West Mall lately knowing this building likely won't exist in a year.

I am on the hunt for pot pie. I’ve been to The False 9 for their steak pie, and it is delicious. I went to Highlife Lounge and had their pot pie, and the potatoes and vegetables were undercooked. I’ve been to the other place downtown, can’t think of the name of it now, but I remember their pot pie was good, but I was disappointed because there were no potatoes in it. So tell me where I can get really good pot pie.

Edit: The Royal Mile had undercooked vegetables. Highlife Lounge had a really good pot pie, but it doesn’t have potatoes in it, which is OK. It’s still delicious.

Hello! I may be moving to Des Moines soon, and my partner, who is a nurse, may be coming with me. She was unable to find much talk about how nursing in Des Moines is.

• So, how is nursing in Des Moines? Particularly, ICU nursing?
• Best/worst hospitals to work at?
• How are nurse-patient ratios?
• Anything else?

Any and all insight is appreciated. Thanks for your help!

Prepare for the election - go look over the ballot for your precinct and figure out your votes beforehand!

"To find your precinct, use this tool on the Secretary of State's website."

i just saw a girl promoting a vintage store that has one i just can't find the video!!! but any other places please lmk!!

I wanted to share this event here in case it might be helpful to any new/expecting parents in the Des Moines area!

Count the Kicks is hosting a free Community Baby Shower at the Olmstead Center on Nov. 14. The event is open to anyone currently pregnant, as well as families who welcomed a baby on or after Sept. 1, 2026.

There will be giveaways, food and drinks, health screenings, educational sessions and more! Registration is free but required.

Anyone know who packages them in less than 6/bag? Grocery apps aren’t helping out.

I hate it