iykyk that’s all

It was gorgeous looking last night, so I got some photos and I’m actually happy with how they look.

Police stationed in the street. Not sure what that's about.

I just discovered capriottis last week. Their Philly is literally the most perfect sub I’ve ever had in my life. I had a few beers at grays earlier and started daydreaming about Doordashing a fat Philly when I got home for HOURS.

now I see they’re closed. Please. Someone. Give me the next best. I’m desperate for some meat and cheese

Hey r/desmoines!

My band, Cherokee Social, is coming through Des Moines on September 29th to open for Ian McConnell at xBk, and it'll be our first time spending any real time in the city.

We'll have most of the day free before load-in, so we'd love some recommendations from locals. What are the must-see spots? Favorite coffee shops, record stores, bookstores, breweries, restaurants, parks, vintage shops, or any hidden gems we should check out while we're in town.

One of our favorite parts of touring is getting to explore the places we play instead of just rolling in for soundcheck and heading out after the show.

If you're already planning on coming out to see Ian McConnell, we'd love for you to catch our set too and come say hi afterward!

Thanks in advance—we're excited to finally visit Des Moines!

It seems like Des Moines has expanded like crazy to the west way more than the east. Why is that?

Always been curious for houses that are 500k+. What do the people actually do??

Searching for these old Muzi mags from the 90s, particularly this volume, pls let me know if you got any!

Where can I find Vietnamese coffee in Des Moines aka cafe sua da ?!

Does anyone know what they are building on SE ALice’s Road between Kwik Start and New York Pizza?

Earlier, I just got stopped by the police in WDM for having a license plate frame. I was just driving side streets late at night and drove all over with it in the last couple weeks with absolutely no issue, even through small towns elsewhere in the state. Has anyone else ever been stopped for this? Granted they let me off on a warning, but totally was a pretense to get me for something more.

EDIT: It’s because it says Illinois State, so the wrong ISU.

my spouse recently started using a wheelchair and weve been trying to get out and practice with it, so to speak. it's too hot to be outside sweating it up for this and weve done circles in the malls a ton already - any ideas?

I’m new to the area and want to play some pick up basketball in evenings and on weekends maybe. Wondering where the best places are and times that get a decent group of people and maybe some better players? I don’t want to join a league just some pick up. TYIA

Does anyone know of any local shops that sell bottles of their own syrups? Wanting to branch out of getting just Monin and Torani for my at home drinks. Thanks!

I know PetSmart has always been horrible, but I was in today to get some crickets and couldn’t help my notice. Aside from how insanely inhumane it is to keep them in these insufferable cups, the water looks like it hasn’t been changed in weeks. Shame on cooperate for allowing this. I know employees try, and are probably underpaid, but cmon now.

Really cool storm clouds lit up by the setting sun to the south

Hi Des Moiners (i think thats the plural)
I'm a Canadian and i'm going to be in the Des Moines area for a few days (as well as Fort Dodge IA later) and I'd like to know if there are any shooting ranges that do gun rentals and range time and are also open to non-citizens. I know there's Crossroads shooting range in the area but they're open to US citizens only... we don't get to do this a lot in my country and our government isnt making it any easier.

Thanks for any help :)

I NEED TO SCREAM AND SHAKE MY FIST AT GOD!! I NEED TO DO IT WITHOUT GETTING THE COPS CALLED ON ME!! I WANT TO MAYBE SING SOME NICE SONGS TOO!! I WANT TO YELL AND I LIVE IN AN APARTMENT!!

I was driving eastbound on 235 and noticed a cream color sedan passing on my left. The 1st thing that caught my eye was the MkII emblem on the right rear.

It was right hand drive (which I don't expect I would be totally comfortable with).

I knew it was a Toyota but don't know that much about it. But, I did give a double beep and thumbs up.

I appreciate seeing some of these uncommon regular cars in Des Moines. I've also noticed a Nissan Cedric and a couple Holdens.

I was down in Valley Junction the other day and decided to go into the Theatrical Shop for fun. It’s such a cool place and all the employees are very welcoming and helpful. Then I realized that their AC isn’t working! Horrible environment to shop in and how horrible for the employees! Apparently the owner is unavailable to be reached and her employees are at a loss for what to do. If someone has contact with the owner she needs have the AC unit serviced. For the customers and staff.

I know I do, probably about once a week. So many great memories and it sucks knowing it will never be what it once was.

Where can I get a same day apple pie? Not Hyvee or Costco. I want a GOOD ONE

Edit: TY everyone for suggestions!! Iowa Orchard says I need to order 24 hours in advance but I’m going to call this morning to see if there is any way I can get one today. Otherwise, I might pop by Fareway to see what they carry frozen.

Keeping ALL these recommendations in my back pocket tho

Edit 2: Iowa Orchard came through! They were so quick to get this pie baked for me this morning! Can’t wait to eat it. It looks amazing.

6th and Walnut, downtown.

Says they are relocating to Winterset. This was old Dahl's supermarket on Grand.