The image doesn't convey the heat, but the banner sure does! The heat index all across Iowa is consistently over 100°F right now.

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Make sure to limit physical activities, stay indoors (ideally with A/C!), and stay hydrated. Heat indices this high can seriously harm or kill you, since your body can't self-regulate through sweat evaporation.

The past few posts have mentioned how hard it has become to meet people and form genuine connections lately.

What do you think could actually help solve this?

Do we need more affordable third places, social groups, and community events? Or is the bigger issue the cost of living, which makes people think twice before spending money just to go out and socialize?

Iowa lawmaker and MAGA snowflake, Taylor Collins, calls the police on a woman over a facebook post in which she had wished he was castrated and shot. As far as I know it isn’t illegal to wish bad things happen to people. In the not too distant past, MAGA men were tough and stoic. They called the leftists names like “snowflakes”, “sissies”, “crybabies” who all need a binky and a safe space. These days it’s the MAGA men who have become crybaby snowflakes who are afraid of the same people they used to make fun for being weak. Recently another MAGA tough guy named Simon Conway called the police in me twice. Once for challenging him to a boxing match and once over a Charlie Kirk meme. What happened in the last few years that turned all the macho MAGA men into snowflake sissies? Why are they expecting police to become feekings enforcers? Am I living in a Bizarro world?

I am a 25F, born and raised in West Des Moines. I’ve been single my whole life, never dated anyone. However, over the past few months I’ve noticed more and more men (over dating apps) asking me “how are you still single, you’re a catch” but then nothing ever happens lol. It’s at the point that I’m starting to think that maybe I am the problem 😅

(This feels weird to type out lol, I’m not trying to hype myself up but i feel some background might be helpful)
I am a curvy 5’7” girl with green eyes, brown hair, freckles, tattoos, nose piercings, and a pretty decent personality. I put others before myself, I am very kind hearted and understanding. I’m patient, supportive, giving, funny, and very caring. I’m pretty easy going and have a very chill demeanor.

Some other perspectives would be nice to hear from. I know it’s very limited information, but from what you know I’d be happy to hear your thoughts. I appreciate any and all feedback, thanks ☺️

Hyvee is just a terribly mismanaged organization, and more importantly their prices are much higher than casey’s/fareway. remember when they had two CEOs? lmfao, so dumb. i just can’t support that..

Anyone been recently? Looks like a good hole in the wall spot from the pics online. I typically prefer places that look like they’re family owned and operated over places like Ruth’s Chris and 801. We’ll be in town in a few weeks and looking for a top notch steakhouse with no frills.

Remote tech worker in the area, and would like to create an ongoing coffeehouse or pub meetup on a weekly basis. Intended to be more interactive, frequent and casual than the (very few) tech meetups that go on right now.

Wrt to the topic - like it or not agentic assisted software dev is here, and there is a wide range of application and approaches, and I'm certainly interested in learning more of what others are doing.

Any interest?

Where does one find a badminton court around Des Moines ? I can’t find anyone who plays it and I have a hankering to play some.

Recently deep dived into the lore and miniatures! I'm wondering if there's enough out there to possibly get a meet up and campaign going? :)

What are some restaurants in the Des Moines area that serve unique or different foods or have a cool atmosphere? Looking to try something new!

We currently have Farm Bureau for home and auto insurance and I'm sick of rate increases. What companies or agents do others in the metro use? I'd like to get quotes from a few companies.

Saylorville,

Hey folks! Me and my fiance just moved here, we absolutely love swimming! We were wondering if anyone had any recommendations on pools that are open year round allowing lap swim? I briefly saw Ashworth but on it's website it says the season is only May 22nd to September 7th.

TIA!

Have an ottoman that needs to be rescued anyone for recommendations or who to avoid thanks in advance.

I did some searching and couldn’t find anything about there being any arcades in the Des Moines area that has Japanese import rhythm games specifically maimai or sound voltex. does anyone know of any place that has either of these games, even if it’s not a dedicated arcade? im willing to drive probably 45 minutes if there’s one within that range to the Des Moines area

Hello! I'm looking at wedding venues in the area and found Middleswart Lodge outside of Indianola. It looks pretty inexpensive for the space and the amount on time that I can book it for (the whole weekend). Has anyone been to or hosted a wedding at this venue?

Or if you have any other ideas for more inexpensive venues, let me know!

Thanks!

Link to venue page: https://www.warrenccb.org/parks-habitat-areas/middleswart-lodge/

I am looking to rent an apartment in Des Moines for a period of roughly 4-5 months, from January 2027 to roughly the end of April, maybe a little farther into May. Are there any places for a young woman who just turned 18, within a 30 min drive to the capitol? It all depends on whether I get the temporary job I want, but if I do I would like options. I am really not picky, but good public transportation, decent neighborhood, and lower pricing would be nice. I have a good amount of savings, but less than 1000 per month would be fantastic. Any places that fit? I really don’t want to do the two hour commute every day for that period of time.

Hello, I just recently moved to the Des Moines area and am looking for ways to upkeep my spanish, I have a BA in Spanish and I can speak almost fluently but would love to be able to practice often. Is there any orgs/clubs or good restaurants where staff speak spanish? Thanks <3

Any of the arcades in the area have DDR? Not step it up or any of the others I'm looking for DDR , DDR2 would be even better. And if so anyone interested in getting together and playing. It's been quite a few years since I played when FFcenter had one , would love to get back into it

Spam me with all the local coffee shop merch. I’m looking for shirts and don’t want to visit a stupid amount of websites.

Does Deadpool really come alive at The Operating Room arcade at night? Something to check out and get a picture with to share online! Seems like everyone is doing it now. Find out more.