From free-range chicken burritos with all of your favorite fresh fixings to stunning smoothie bowls decorated with edible flowers, healthy restaurants in Des Moines never disappoint.
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Boujee Picnic Launches Indoor Picnics
Boujee Picnic is a luxury picnic business located in Cedar Rapids, elevating the traditional picnic experience. New in 2023, Boujee Picnic is offering indoor picnics in Marion at the West End Diner.
Fabulous People: Jolene Jungling
Jolene Jungling is the lifestyle blogger behind itsjolene.com, which launched in 2020. “I write about all things lifestyle, motherhood, wellness, beauty and style. I’m a full-time working mom but absolutely love blogging as often as I can.”
Nonprofit of the Month: The Iowa Theater
Winterset-based The Iowa Theater is a historic, multi-use nonprofit movie theater and performance space, inviting visitors and locals alike to gather and be entertained. Marianne Fons discusses what the theater means to its community and the nonprofit’s upcoming Valentine’s Day gala.
Best Brunch in Cedar Rapids
It’s impossible to pass up bottomless mimosas. Make your Sundays significantly better with the help of these hip hotspots serving up the best brunch in Cedar Rapids.
5 Spots for Mocktails in Iowa
Happy hour is the best hour. If you’re looking for a social setting and sweet sips without the hangover, these spots for mocktails in Iowa are the solution.
Coziest Places to Visit in Iowa
Whether you’re hoping to snuggle inside your home through the long winter months or unwind at a cabin retreat, you’ll be able to immerse yourself fully in the spirit of the season just about anywhere in Iowa—thanks to a number of local, cozy resorts and quintessentially romantic destinations.
New Year’s Eve Dining in Iowa
Kick-start 2023 with bubbly Champagne and celebratory cuisine at an Iowa New Year’s Eve dining experience before making the final countdown with all of your favorite people.
Christmas Dining in Iowa
Whether you’re in search of Christmas catering for a festive feast or a social brunch brimming with classic comfort foods, Christmas dining in Iowa can make the holidays less hectic and more merry.
Cutest Igloo Dining Experiences in Iowa
Embracing the spirit of the season takes on a whole new meaning with these charming, heated bubbles. Here are some of the cutest igloo dining experiences to try out in Iowa.