Affordability
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Maid-Rite: 12 facts about the Iowa-born home of loose meat sandwiches
Discover 12 interesting facts about Maid-Rite, the Iowa fast-food chain that pioneered the loose meat sandwich (and more!).
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The best gas station food in Iowa
We asked Iowans about the best gas station food across the state, and these items came out on top.
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Silver savings: The best senior discounts in Cedar Rapids
There are some great senior discounts in Cedar Rapids to take advantage of once you hit your mid-50s. Check out these deals and get ready to save!
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Taco ’bout a deal: The 12 best Cedar Rapids spots for Taco Tuesday
We came up with a list of a dozen locally-owned restaurants around Cedar Rapids that offer tasty dishes and killer deals on Taco Tuesday.
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Reynolds encourages D-SNAP despite cutting SNAP
The governor’s comments encouraging emergency food assistance after disasters, or D-SNAP, comes despite a history of blocking and cutting state supplemental programs for Iowans in need. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as D-SNAP, is now available to Iowans in four counties impacted by the flooding that began on June 16. Despite previously…
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Here’s where to find free summer meals for Iowa students
More than 530 sites across Iowa serve students free and healthy summer meals and snacks while school is out.
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Stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa: What to know & where to go
Want to try stand-up paddleboarding in Iowa? Here are the rules, tips, businesses, and spots to know.
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4 free things to do for family fun in Des Moines
Here’s a curated list of destinations that promise fun-filled outings and enriching experiences, ensuring that your family’s time in Des Moines is as rewarding as it is cost-effective.
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How to use your library’s Adventure Pass for free family fun
Iowans can check out an “Adventure Pass” from their library that will give them great discounts and free admission to attractions and museums all around the state.
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Reynolds declined Summer EBT. Now, an Iowa food pantry is breaking records
Over 2,000 people were assisted at a DMARC food pantry, a new single-day record The Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) assisted 2,080 individuals across its 14 permanent food pantry sites on Tuesday, setting a new record for the organization that has provided food assistance for nearly 50 years. “The summer has always put additional…
