This is a very local music shop, you notice that right away upon walking in. I haven't been in a…read moremusic shop in years, visiting here brings back memories of when I played an instrument. The reason we came was to try Stoner Coffee, but it looks like they closed Stoner Coffee a while back and is now just a music store. The staff was very friendly and apologetic about not being able to serve us coffee. The store is pretty small, but I like that small town store feel. If you're looking to get music supplies/instruments/books or lessons, check this place out!

In the sea of chains that is Ankeny, it's great to see a small, neighborhood place like this. My…read moreonly experience here is getting a cup of tea on a cold November day - but the guys were super friendly. And it's nice to have a little coffee shop (this isn't Starbucks, folks - coffee and tea options are limited). There were a few guys practicing in the store which was nice to listen to while I waited. They offer lessons and some insturments, and I could tell these folks were music lovers and knowledgeable.

I have taken two different vacuums in for repair and both were serviced promptly and at a…read morereasonable price. They shared some tips on how to keep both machines running better. NOT EVERYTHING is disposable nowadays. These folks can save you money and fix most anything. Give them a try!

This is a wonderful, honest local business. They know sewing machines and vaccuums inside out,…read morecarrying Riccar, Janome, & other machines, and clean and repair most sewing machines. They also offer long arm service for quilts. You can bring your own batting and backing, or they can supply it from a great selection. I've had 5 quilts long armed here, and they were absolutely perfect! I've also had my sewing machine cleaned/maintained here. Follow them on Facebook, because they have a sense of humor, with fun videos!

When it comes to Fit Pharm, they are always so easy to talk to and very professional and…read moreknowledgeable! Hands down the best sports nutrition shop in all of Iowa. Check out this store if you need anything! James Carper one of the owners would be happy to help!

Fantastic pet shop in Jordan Creek Mall with plenty of treats, toys, costumes, collars/leashes, and…read morecustom tags for your furry family members. The staff is super friendly and beyond helpful every time we have come in. Our pup loves the frosted cookies and doggy peanut butter cups, as soon as he sees the bag he immediately comes running for his treat! This will be a usual place we will come back to, to get some more amazing treats and wonderful staff!!

This place is great. It's a kiosk in Jordan Creek a day they sell baked treats for dogs, signs to…read morehang up, key chains, magnets, dog costumes and clothing, toys, you name it. They also sell toys for cats too!! I've been regularly coming here to purchase dog - related things, but finally came around to writing a review for it. We got the yappy meal yesterday (dogs version of a happy meal! How cute!), which came with a mini cheeseburger, a side of fries, and a toy! We also bought a peanut butter cookie bone for our pup for dessert ;) apparently they also have a" chicken nuggets" option where you get "chicken nuggets" instead of the "cheeseburger"!! My puggle loved the cheeseburger, toy, and peanut butter cookie, not so much the fries! He did at first til he had the burger :P anyway highly recommend! Next time I think ill just order the burger separately!

Hallmark is known for many things to many people - greeting cards, television specials, home decor,…read moreand (most important to me) Christmas ornaments. Becky's is well-stocked and provides a solid variety of greeting card options, both single cards and box sets for larger holidays. From serious to pun-tastic and in a wide range of visual styles, you should be able to find something that suits the recipient's (or your) taste. Some cards support social causes and add extra value because of those connections. Staff at Becky's is always friendly and on top of what is in the store and what is on the way, even during the hectic holiday season. I've had a very few problems with Hallmark goods, but when I have, Becky's has always remedied the problem without complaint. About the ornaments... Hallmark has been creating ornaments for many years. Whatever your interest - traditional Christmas, muscle cars, Star Trek, Snoopy, Disney, Star Wars, pop culture in general there is probably an ornament series for you. Hallmark's ornament season starts gearing up late summer with sneak peeks and generally start to become available in October (never all at once). Things to know: * Hallmark has a loyalty program. If you are a card or ornament person, it is worth signing up. * This location is located in a shopping center. Parking is ample, but customers tend to have trouble navigating it for some reason - drive cautiously. * If you do get into the ornament thing, know that you can pre-order and pick up your bag of ornaments in-store when they are released/ become available.

I've been coming to the Des Moines Art Festival for years…read more Food truck, drinks, live music pepper the streets of Downtown DSM. They have the streets around the PapaJohns Sculpture park blocked, which is the perfect addition to the festival. Artists come from all around the US to get into this festival. The art is higher quality. If you wish to add to your collection you may have to shell out a little more money. They do include local art students. Local school children's art. There are interactive art instillation's. This year we contributed to a piece they will put in a local school when completed. They gave us a tile and a little visual to try and match. Then they sprayed them to lock in the medium for installation at a later time. We like to get involved in these almost every year. Get yourself an adult beverage and sip and enjoy. We take a slow walk around the booths. We try and take in as much as we can. So many different varieties of art and mediums. They have live music , performers, film and sometimes you can catch live demos. Thousands of people come down. This year they added a sensory space for people who need a break from the craziness of it all. Street parking where you can find it. You can bring your kids or fur babies. Although it always seems to be so darn hot, that I wouldn't recommend the fur babies on the hot streets. We try and go one of the first days cause it gets crazy busy the rest of the weekend. You will always find something new each year. Go and enjoy it. I don't have a bunch of pictures cause I always get so immersed in the event I leave my phone in my pocket. It is also frowned upon if you don't ask the artist permission before. So my lack of photos is an excuse for you to go check it out.

Be forewarned - I'm an Iowa native and, therefore, unduly biased and proud of the Des Moines Arts…read moreFestival. From its not-too humble beginnings at the Des Moines Art Center to one of the nation's preeminent spanning several city blocks, the Festival has become a great cultural gathering place. Printers, painters, sculptors, filmmakers, musicians... there really is something here for everyone. Admission is free for the three days the festival runs each year. The art is priced from take-me-home-now to no-way-in-my-wildest-dreams, the people watching is solid, and the free entertainment is usually worth much, much more than the price of admission (which is, don't forget, free).

This place is awesome. Fast turnaround time. Great staff…read more Great products. Highly recommend ‼

Highly recommended! Cost and speed are top notch. The owner was extremely accommodating and…read morehelpful. He made my last minute project a breeze and was very patient in explaining things to me when I didn't understand the process. He walked me through it with ease. My project was completed on time and everything was a success thanks to this company!

This business is rockstar. No surprises. Quality work Very…read morefast turnaround. If you need something embroidered or screen printed this is the place. Bryn is awesome. Thank you

Fantastic quality and service…read more We ordered a small batch - 8 - shirts embroidered. They did the logo design and embroidery for a very fair price, and honestly we were treated as if we were ordering 10,000 shirts. This company makes it easy to improve your small business. Our shirts came out great, and we've had many compliments from our clients. Highly recommended