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Calling all doughnut lovers: 7 Des Moines doughnut shops with National Donut Day deals

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

Looking for a sweet treat to finish off your work week? Look no further, this Friday is National Donut Day. There are multiple doughnut stores around the Des Moines area offering deals and even free doughnuts. So when can you take advantage of these sweet deals? When is National Donut Day? National Donut Day is Friday, June 6. It is typically on the first Friday of June every year. ChuChu Donuts: Free donut holesWalk away from Chu Chu's Donuts with a free dozen donut holes when you buy a dozen donuts.
Drought monitor map shows an increase in dry conditions across Iowa. Why?

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

With the summer kicking off and temperatures rising, will Iowa's drought conditions remain steady or will a drop in rainfall lead to worsening conditions? The U.S. Drought Monitor's weekly map tracks the progress as drought retreats from large portions of Iowa. The newest Drought Monitor report, released on June 5, showed 28% of Iowa with no dryness or drought. That's worse than the last report on May 29, when 44% of Iowa reported no abnormal dryness or drought.
Pride events span across Iowa for 2025.

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez

Who's ready to celebrate? June marks Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Iowans across the state will be celebrating their community's history and culture with plenty of parades and events throughout the month. Here's where to find LGBTQ+ community events across Iowa in June. (Events are organized in chronological order)SUX PrideSioux City is celebrating Pride the first weekend of June, with a diversity march, main stage acts, vendor booths, food trucks, story times and more. Saturday night, all events are 21+.
DoorDash's list of the best BBQ delivery spots includes this Des Moines restaurant

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Cooper Worth

A Des Moines barbecue restaurant recently made DoorDash's list of the best BBQ delivery spots in the United States. DoorDash analyzed restaurants with fewer than 10 locations on its app. To qualify for the list, businesses needed at least 1,000 reviews and a top overall customer rating, according to the company. In total, 25 restaurants nationwide were chosen. Which Iowa barbecue restaurant made DoorDash's list of the best delivery spots in the U.S.?
Iowa DNR’s State Park Passport is back with prizes for visiting each state park, forest

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Cooper Worth

Visitors to any of Iowa’s state parks and forests this summer can earn points toward prizes each time they visit using the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' State Park Passport. Back for its sixth year, the park passport program incentivizes residents to check out the more than 60 state parks and forests in Iowa using the app. Here's what to know about the 2025 Iowa State Park Passport. How do I get the Iowa State Park Passport app?
See Smokey D's BBQ in Des Moines through the years

1 day ago | desmoinesregister.com | Cooper Worth

Cooper WorthRib, brisket and Texas toast from Smokey D's in Des Moines are just some of the items that helped American Royal induct co-owner David Warth into the Barbecue Hall of Fame. Susan Stapleton/The RegisterMary Chind/The RegisterShad Kirton, left, and Darren Warth, right, cut up pork ribs, pork shank and beef brisket out of the smoker in the background on May 22, 2007. The smoker is rated for 600 pounds of meat, and can hold 120 racks of ribs.
Chicago Fed chief: Iowa, with its manufacturing and ag jobs, highly affected by tariffs

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Kevin Baskins

Iowa's economy, heavily reliant on manufacturing and agriculture, is significantly impacted by tariff policy uncertainty. Slow population growth in Iowa poses challenges for job creation and business recruitment. Robust job market and solid wage growth are positive economic indicators, but concerns remain about potential trade wars and their impact on supply chains and agricultural incomes.
Victoria's Secret opens temporary location at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Phillip Sitter

The Victoria's Secret at Jordan Creek Town Center in West Des Moines is open at a temporary location while its central space at the mall is renovated. The lingerie and beauty store normally on Level 2 near the center court will move into the former Forever 21 across from the food court. The change will remain in effect for the next two to three months while Victoria's Secret completely remodels its existing store, Randy Tennison, Jordan Creek Town Center senior general manager, said in an email.
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods store in Iowa could have E. coli. What you should know.

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez |Saleen Martin

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for ground beef products sold at Whole Foods stores, including in West Des Moines, Iowa. The public health alert is not a recall for the ground beef because the product is no longer available in stores, the FSIS said. It was sold in more than 25 states before testing positive for E. coli, the agency said. Which Organic Rancher ground beef tested positive for E. coli?
Why is there an air quality alert in Iowa? Canada wildfires continue to cause hazy skies.

2 days ago | desmoinesregister.com | Cooper Worth

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality across much of the eastern and central United States, including Iowa. An air quality alert will be in effect for all of Wednesday, June 4. FireSmoke Canada forecasts predict wildfire smoke could extend as far as Maine and the rest of the East Coast, while smoke particles already reach as far south as Florida and Texas. Hazy skies have been present in the Hawkeye State since May 30.