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Restaurants, delivery apps still at odds as demand grows

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Restaurants, delivery apps still at odds as demand grows

Food

Restaurant patrons are coming back, but what about employees?

As vaccines roll out, Iowans are heading to restaurants more and more. But restaurants owners are having are hard time finding employees to hire.
Food

Love through lasagna: Non-profit delivers more than 1,500 meals in Des Moines in 1 year

Lasagna Love's Gina Cramer joined Local 5's Sabrina Ahmed in the kitchen to cook up some yummy lasagna. The non-profit has delivered thousands of meals in the U.S.
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Hostess recalls SnoBalls for wrong packaging, undeclared allergen

Hostess Brands issued a voluntary recall after certain SnoBalls snack cakes were placed in Hostess Chocolate CupCakes packaging.
Community

WesleyLife offering 'Meals on Wheels' food delivery, rides to vaccine appointments

"Finding funding for the meals is always a challenge," Bambi Press with Meals on Wheels said. To help serve those in need, the organization is selling three meals.
Food

Food advocates starting farmers' market to make healthy options more accessible to low-income individuals

“We really believe that fresh, healthy foods should not be a luxury item and so we work really hard to grow nutritious good food here," Monika Owczarski said.
Food

Healthier Easter celebration recipes

This Easter Weekend, Kara Swanson with Life Well Lived shares three healthier recipes to check out.
Food

Healthier Easter Recipes

Kara shows us three healthier options to try on Easter.
Food

Colossal, jumbo & Royal Reds: Mayhew's Market is all about shrimp

The father-son duo's operation is located in Osceola, but they make the trip to Des Moines in their food truck every Friday and Saturday.
Community

Hy-Vee, Hormel partner with local heroes to give away 500 hams in Des Moines

Thursday's event was part of Hy-Vee and Hormel's 5,000 ham giveaway.
Nation World

Real Water brand issues recall after reports of liver problems, lawsuits mount

A Nevada man's case blamed the product for his liver transplant in September 2019. The water brand has also been blamed for hospitalizing five children.
Economy

Supply chain still feeling impact of COVID-19 one year later

Last year, grocery stores across the county saw the worst of the pandemic: skyrocketing prices, empty shelves and frustrated customers.

Iowa reacts to Chauvin's guilty verdict in killing of George Floyd

Iowa reacts to Chauvin's guilty verdict in death of George Floyd

System that dropped snow across the Midwest shifts to the Northeast

Thunderstorms continue to pummel the Florida Peninsula

ISU lands Kansas transfer Tristan Enaruna

First year coach leading Ankeny Hawks to early success

President Biden says verdict in Chauvin trial can be 'giant step'

Iowa reacts to Chauvin's guilty verdict in killing of George Floyd

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

Restaurants, delivery apps still at odds as demand grows

Restaurant patrons are coming back, but what about employees?

Love through lasagna: Non-profit delivers more than 1,500 meals in Des Moines in 1 year

Hostess recalls SnoBalls for wrong packaging, undeclared allergen

WesleyLife offering 'Meals on Wheels' food delivery, rides to vaccine appointments

Food advocates starting farmers' market to make healthy options more accessible to low-income individuals

Healthier Easter celebration recipes

Healthier Easter Recipes

Colossal, jumbo & Royal Reds: Mayhew's Market is all about shrimp

Hy-Vee, Hormel partner with local heroes to give away 500 hams in Des Moines

Real Water brand issues recall after reports of liver problems, lawsuits mount

Supply chain still feeling impact of COVID-19 one year later

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