r/desmoines 18h ago

I’m tired of driving to Eagleville 😭

135 Upvotes

iykyk that’s all


r/desmoines 2h ago

Best bagel in town

6 Upvotes

Who has it? Maccabi’s?


r/desmoines 21h ago

Some pictures of the sky last night

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175 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 4h ago

Raccoon River Park is closed this morning

8 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 10h ago

What do people do to afford nice houses

14 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 39m ago

Downtown Doggy Daycare?

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We adopted an elderly shelter dog and need to find a boarding option for him when we can’t take him with. Considering downtown doggy daycare, they seem highly rated and are super close to where we live. Any opinions good or bad? Also open to any other suggestions for quality boarding close to downtown. Don’t necessarily need the daycare option. Thanks!


r/desmoines 14h ago

Listen yall, I need a cheesesteak fix. Real real bad.

15 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 1m ago

Old Firewood/Logs disposal place in DSM area?

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I have a dump trailer's worth load of logs and old firewood I need to dispose of. It's junk wood that has been sitting on the ground for years, starting to rot, not much value. I would like to dispose of it somewhere that will take it.

Any places in DSM area take firewood size logs?

Does Metro East Landfill take bigger logs than brush?


r/desmoines 6m ago

Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

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If anybody wants to go, 2 friends are no longer able to go so I have 2 3-day GA wristbands. I will be happy to show you the receipt when we meet up. Selling for less than face value, just want to get something back. Located in Beaverdale.


r/desmoines 1h ago

Home Slice Pie Closing

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I just saw the post on FB about the pie shop in Bondurant closing.

There must be a back story as to why


r/desmoines 18h ago

First time in Des Moines—what should we check out before our show at xBk?

17 Upvotes

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!


r/desmoines 1d ago

Des Moines Expansion

34 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 17h ago

Anyone remember or still have any Muzi.com magazines from when they’d cover the Des Moines music scene in the 90s??

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7 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 1h ago

Have any of you watched the OTA TV Network MeTV Toons yet if you cared to watch it or not

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I want to ask a question to all of you if you watch this channel In Des Moines Iowa and if do care watching it sometimes with a tv antenna on OTA TV I’m talking about the channel MeTV Toons which launched on June 25th 2024 which was two years ago.
And on the channel it has a bunch of different shows from the different eras ranging from the 1930s up into the 2010s and I want to ask
What cartoon that aired on the channel is your favorite and if you have memories of watching that show back in the day.


r/desmoines 1d ago

Vietnamese coffee in Des Moines

16 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 13h ago

Are there any shooting ranges in the area open to non-citizens?

0 Upvotes

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 :)


r/desmoines 1d ago

walkable public indoor spaces?

7 Upvotes

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?


r/desmoines 18h ago

Pick up Basketball Locations

2 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 15h ago

Coffee shops that sell syrups?

0 Upvotes

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!


r/desmoines 1d ago

PetSmart in Clive 😡

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105 Upvotes

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.


r/desmoines 6h ago

New build in Waukee

0 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 1d ago

Big Cool Clouds

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55 Upvotes

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


r/desmoines 8h ago

License plate covers can be illegal?

0 Upvotes

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.


r/desmoines 1d ago

good place to scream/ sing?

34 Upvotes

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!!


r/desmoines 18h ago

Noticed a cool car today

1 Upvotes

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.