🍔 JJ's Tavern + Grill in Ankeny was named Iowa's 2024 best burger by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa Cattlemen's Association. (KCCI)
💃 Val Air Ballroom owner Sam Summersis focused on finishing renovations for the venue's restaurant and bar. (Business Record)
♻️ Sweet Tooth Farm in Des Moines is launching a compost subscription service and offering bins where people can throw their food scraps. (WOI-TV)
🍝 There's a potential buyer for the former Spaghetti Works space in the Court Avenue district, though details have not been shared. (Business Record)
🤘 DSM city manager Scott Sanders rescinded his April 2 resignation. Mayor Connie Boesen said she is excited about the decision and vowed to help Sanders strike a better work-life balance. (DSM Register)
