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Wendy's has a brand new Frosty flavor
Oscars
Iowa Distilling Company holds free showings of Oscar-nominated movies
"We wanted to provide the opportunity for people to come and watch it without having to rent it on their own," said event manager Hannah Rasmussen.
Dining
'We had no choice': Gazali's closing due to lack of business at recent storefront
Gazali's moved to multiple locations across the Des Moines metro since the 1980s. But the move to Clive was the most difficult they've experienced yet.
The Big Story
Owner of Gazali's Mediterranean Cuisine explains decision to close its doors
Gazali's moved to multiple locations across the Des Moines metro since the 1980s. But the move to Clive was the most difficult they've experienced yet.
Local News
B&B Grocery, Meat & Deli vandalized overnight
Pictures of the graffiti spread across social media, prompting many phone calls from locals offering to help paint.
Food
Gazali's on Hickman Road closes
The restaurant has changed storefronts multiple times in the last few decades, but its most recent move to Hickman Road was "far more difficult" for business.
The Big Story
'The busiest 4 days of the year': Wrestling tournament impacts local businesses
Businesses around Wells Fargo Arena are expecting to be packed Friday night after matches end.
Features
The Little Book aims for kids to 'see themselves' on bookstore shelves
The Little Book will host its grand opening celebration on Friday, Feb. 9.
Small Business
The Little Book, a children's bookstore, now open in Highland Park
The Little Book hosted its grand opening celebration on Friday.
Perry, Iowa School Shooting
Iowa bakery owner selling cookie sandwiches with proceeds going to family of Dan Marburger
Stop & Smell the Flours in Kelley, Iowa, is selling M&M cookie sandwiches for a good cause.
Dining
Court battle over Noah's Ark future ends in settlement
After a five-year court battle, the manager of Noah's Ark, a staple on Des Moines' Ingersoll Avenue, came to a settlement over the restaurant.
Small Business
Lola's Fine Hot Sauce takes on the Sriracha shortage: Made in Iowa
With the internet ablaze with upset customers and Sriracha prices sky-high, the question remains: Is the shortage over?
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