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Johnston entrepreneur opens fast food restaurant during pandemic, cooking up chicken sandwiches inspired by his grandmother

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Johnston entrepreneur opens fast food restaurant during pandemic, cooking up chicken sandwiches inspired by his grandmother

Small Business

Johnston entrepreneur opens fast food restaurant during pandemic, cooking up chicken sandwiches inspired by his grandmother

Michael Handstead and his team pour the comforts of family and food into each chicken sandwich at Charlotte's Kitchen.
Food

Healthy fall treats: Registered dietitian shares her favorites

Hy-Vee dietitian Ashley Danielson says pumpkins are great to incorporate in your cooking because they're high in potassium, vitamin A, fiber and more.
Community

Cass County produce sharing program 'Grow Another Row' taking root

Local gardeners and growers find a unique way to tackle food insecurity and build community relationships.
Nation World

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

For every dollar spent on food, the share that went to ranchers and farmers dropped from 35 cents in the 1970s to 14 cents recently.
Food

Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.

It's officially fall and we're here to explain some claims about autumn foliage, blue skies, and pumpkin (or lack thereof).
Food

There's a new breaded tenderloin champion in Iowa | Here's where you can try it

Victoria Station owners Richard and Angela Buman reinvented the restaurant's pork tenderloin when they took over 18 months ago.
Local News

You'll have to act fast if you want to try Culver's CurderBurger

What started as an April Fool's Joke is now a reality for burger and cheese curd enthusiasts—for one day only.
Business

Flying Mango reopens, but struggles with supply issues

Flying Mango co-owner Mike Wedeking said the price of brisket, which was their best-seller, has nearly tripled.
Community

Donate coats for a cause and get free Chick-Fil-A

The Winter Warmth "Fill the Truck" event is collecting winter gear at two West Des Moines Chick-Fil-A locations on Oct. 14.
Food

Take the Heat: Restaurant opens during pandemic with success

Arturo Mora launched Flame the Taqueria in Johnston last January, first as a food truck. Now, it's a brick-and-mortar establishment.
Food

Des Moines will test Burger King's Impossible nuggets starting next week, reports say

Starting Oct. 11, customers in Iowa's capital will be able to test out the eight-piece vegetarian entre.

Former Hawkeye star Luka Garza scores his first points as an NBA player with the Detroit Pistons

DMPD identifies victim killed in Friday shooting

Fire 'stabilized' after breaking out on ship that lost 40 containers in Strait of Juan de Fuca

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Clearing to start the work week, but more rain coming this week

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Johnston entrepreneur opens fast food restaurant during pandemic, cooking up chicken sandwiches inspired by his grandmother

Johnston entrepreneur opens fast food restaurant during pandemic, cooking up chicken sandwiches inspired by his grandmother

Healthy fall treats: Registered dietitian shares her favorites

Cass County produce sharing program 'Grow Another Row' taking root

Unhappy with prices, ranchers look to build own meat plants

Yes, the sky appears more blue in the fall, fall colors are affected by climate change, and some PSLs have pumpkin, but pumpkin spice blend does not.

There's a new breaded tenderloin champion in Iowa | Here's where you can try it

You'll have to act fast if you want to try Culver's CurderBurger

Flying Mango reopens, but struggles with supply issues

Donate coats for a cause and get free Chick-Fil-A

Take the Heat: Restaurant opens during pandemic with success

Des Moines will test Burger King's Impossible nuggets starting next week, reports say

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