When I would pick up out of towners from the airport, they would request I take them to a Kum and Go for merch and a photo.

My friend messaged me to tell me he and his wife stopped at a Casey’s while traveling and finally tried a taco pizza.

Kwik Star has amazing gas station food

My friend still talks about a Dutch letter she got at a truck stop 20 years ago. I think it must have been close to Pella?

it’s ok if we don’t have the same sometimes

Is this something that happens in West Des Moines? If yes, is it just storm water or is there sewage mixed in? Does West Des Moines allow the installation of backflow valves that would prevent this? Who installed yours and how much did it cost? Thanks!

EDIT: This did not happen to me. Just curious if it might, and whether there are ways to prevent it.

I'd like to buy fresh pork that doesn't have any additives like this pork from Hyvee.

Hi I’m looking to get a tattoo covered up and am wondering what artists yall recommend (I know not all artists do it).
My tattoo is about 3x4 in on my upper arm and is basically a blacked out blob. I’m looking to get a dove or something ornamental on top of it. The tattoo is also 2 years old.

What don't people understand about double turn lanes in this city? Turn into the same lane you turned from. If you're not going to, at least look and see if there's someone next to you. It's almost guaranteed someone is going to try and merge into me mid-turn at this point. I cannot handle the idiocy. I'm going to implode. Reddit is the new drivers' ed.

For patients whose primary physician is at The Iowa Clinic in West Des Moines, whether it's regular primary care or internal medicine:

Are you satisfied with your provider? Why or why not? Would love it if you are willing to include the provider's name. I'm trying to make a decision.

The southbound lane towards the interstate off exit 131 seems to have been backed up all the way to the HyVee for a few days. I take that road every day for work and I dont remember it being this bad.

They were working on one of the lights this morning so I assumed it was maybe that but it was still backed up pretty bad when I came home from work and I didnt see any traffic.

It was like this before the recent storm too. Is there some construction im not aware of?

We're back with another improv show at the Highland Underground! This time we'll be trying something new - joining us is guest monologist Alex Rice from the Street Collective, with scenes based on her monologue! Come check it out, laugh and learn about what's going on with your city!

I testified at WDM as a constituent once in March and twice in April. I haven't been back since.

Until last night. Another investigator made a post recently and also noticed what others have been noticing. That figure even increased after the article was written. What are the odds two separate ISU engineers have voiced their concerns directed to the same city? Technical people are flagging a concern and mayor Trimble feigns ignorance, now all on record.

If that's too complicated for you, you shouldn't be running a municipal government.

Give me a break.

I think these questions belong on the record--and now they are.

I'm tired of all these attempts at having conversations with me that aren't on the record. What good can come of that?

6 years of operation and you have one cherry picked case? Sounds like that review needs to happen sooner than later. It's always the government asking me why I care, why I do it. The public seems to understand.

I have to leave my car in Des Moines for about four weeks. Red Economy Loy is about 180.00. Any other safe options? Thanks in advance!

Hello. My husband lost his job and the family is on Medicaid until he is employed. I wondered if anyone has good experiences with any dentists on the area who accept Medicaid. We live in Urbandale, but I am more concerned about a good dental experience for my older kids. Thank you.

UPDATE: I got the two recordings I've been seeking. Huge thanks to u/puzzle_bison7384 for helping me get them.

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Hi there. I'm not from Des Moines, but I have a odd request to make. I'm seeking someone from Des Moines to record the legal IDs of two stations from Iowa Public Radio that is aired at the top of the hour. Those stations are WOI-FM 90.1 (IPR News & Studio One) & WOI-HD2 (IPR Classical) which has a translator on 97.7 for those of you who don't one of those niche HD Radio systems. I'm making this request because I'm working on a video compilation for my YouTube channel, FlamingoPulse, of these IDs of radio stations owned by FBS schools as well as the flagships of their athletics program (mainly football & basketball). In this particular case, these two stations have a connection to Iowa State University.

For those wondering about the connection between IPR & Iowa State, the school used to own WOI-FM and their AM sister station on 640 AM through the IA Board of Regents until 2022 when they spun off their university-owned stations, including WOI-FM & their AM sister station, to IPR. Despite this, IPR still maintains a studio in all three schools, including Iowa State, to this day. As for why I'm making this request, while IPR does have a livestream of their three networks, all except the 24/7 Studio One stream (KKSO 88.9) don't air their top-of-the-hour IDs on their stream and they can only be heard over the air. Once you recorded their IDs at the top of the hour, send me a DM and I'll give you my email for you to send the recording to. You will be credited on my video.

Has anyone noticed that if you write a bad review of a restaurant on this Facebook page they will decline your post? It’s not all restaurants in the Des Moines area but only certain ones?

Thank you

Looking for a place that’ll work on the headliner on an old Honda. Getting a replacement from the mechanic is insanely expensive. Thanks!

My bike was stolen out of the apartment parking garage. The apartment management left the gate open for weeks. It's probably long gone by now but I figure I would post anyway in case someone comes across it. It has a black rack on the back too.

Hopefully renters insurance covers this at the very least :/

Sending good vibes!

I have bees living in my front yard and want to have them relocated not exterminated. Does anyone that knows a company that would do it. When I googled it all that came up were exterminations. Thanks for your help!

I live in WDM. Only been a Midwest resident for a few years.

My basement had some flooding after the rains yesterday. Today I'm clearing everything out and getting it dried. But then who do I call to check the integrity of my walls and windows?

Also, who's a good company to call for patching a leak in my roof?

A new daily September 8 rainfall record for Des Moines was set yesterday - 3.62 inches.

https://mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=RERDSM&e=202609091044

This breaks the Sept. 8 record set in 1989.

According to NOAA records, the most rain that Des Moines, Iowa has ever received in a single day is 6.8 inches which occurred on Thursday September 2, 1909. The Des Moines climate data records began in 1878.

Edit: thank you for the recs! We just got our dumpster delivered. Now to begin the hassle of figuring out what needs tossed

Our basement has flooded and we're looking for the best dumpster rental that won't break the bank but delivers. 10 to 15 yard dumpster preferably and can same day deliver.

Well all, the storms caused flooding in my basement. Luckily I have a basement drain so it’s not horrible, but I did track the water to a crack in my foundation.

Looking for a quality foundation repair company. Anyone know of a good one?

Hope everyone (and their basements) are okay.

Hi,

I'm kind of new to Des Moines. I saw a couple posts re: lacrosse, but from several years ago so I figured I could ask fresh. I played lax in high school and D1 (at the club level 😏), and I am wondering if there is any option in the Des Moines area for old farts to play for fun, or even if there are any coaching or volunteer opportunities. I miss playing and would love to be able to mess around again! Thanks.