r/desmoines

I grabbed lunch with friends last weekend at Bevy’s Tavern and everything went fine, although my food could have been better. I checked out using the QR code and left, but a few days later I noticed the charge on my credit card was significantly higher than it should have been. I called so it could be fixed and was told a manager would get back to me and I’ve heard nothing. I started a chargeback, but just thought I would share my experience because letting your shitty staff get away with adding extra tips is gross.

For context, I'm in my early twenties and I've ALWAYS remembered the place as the Wells Fargo Arena. Apparently at some point it was renamed the "Casey's Center"or "Casey's Arena"? When did this happen? Are we gonna keep calling it the Wells Fargo Arena like people still call it Twitter?

Can we get a FOIA from water works on their consumption?!

Is it closed?

Luckily no close calls while driving on my part but Make sure your staying diligent out there

Zoomers gonna zoom!

With even more strapped budgets of City of DSM and Polk Co presumably on the horizon... vandals stop with this shit. Seriously.

I was walking my dog and noticed they are setting up tents and blocking off road near the downtown library. Does anyone know what event is going on? Thanks in advance

I have friends coming in from out of town next week and one has celiac and another had a less intense gluten allergy. I know bar Nico is great for gluten free! I was just wondering if anyone knew of other places that were similarly great or had separate fryers and prep spaces for things? The gal with a celiac is a teenager so super fancy food is not on our radar.
Thanks for any recommendations!!

Hi yall!

We are driving through Des Moines tonight and need recommendations.

I keep seeing fancy, $50 plates recommendations but that’s too much right now.

We could do Asian, American, Italian, but no Mexican or seafood

What’s a good pub, pasta, or tavern food?

Thanks!

My girlfriend is getting a party bus this summer for her birthday and we’re trying to plan a good route/bar lineup.

We want the bus itself to be part of the experience, so we’re looking for spots around the Des Moines metro that aren’t all super close together or insanely packed.

Looking for:
- Good bars for a larger group
- Enough driving time between stops to enjoy the bus
- A good mix of vibes/music/types of bars

Any suggestions are appreciated! We’ll call ahead anywhere we plan to stop to let them know we’re coming.

Thanks!

I'm looking to put up some flyers for my business and am wondering where you all see bulletin boards. I'm thinking like coffee shops and the like.

I’ve been in treatment for binging/bulimia the last few months. It’s going well but I need additional support and am looking for in-person groups that meet around the area. My provider has sent me some resources, but I don’t think they’re quite right for me.

I’ve researched my options and I’m only coming up with virtual sessions. I’m not someone that enjoys virtual or telehealth, and better make connections and understanding when I can see people face to face.

I have wonderful family and friends, but I’m not very open about my disorder with them. It brings me a lot of shame, which is why I want to meet with individuals who really understand what I’m going through.

So if anyone has any resources in the DSM area, please send them my way. I need and want the help!

Mainly nightlife activities would be cool with lots of dancing, thanks so much!

I see a lot of posts about apartments and I actually made one the other day, so sorry for adding another. But I’m trying to decide between living deep downtown by my work vs staying a bit outside like Ingersoll Ave, Cityville area, Sherman Hill, or East Village.

I’m a recent grad and my job is downtown, so living right there would make me not have to commute. But I think the actual living environment outside downtown would be more comfortable.

Any insights are appreciated. Also, I’m curious what people who’ve lived in both situations ended up preferring.

Iowa known for remarkable sunsets…. That’s the best westward view for some quiet reflection?