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18-03-2025
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Board game cafe coming to downtown Des Moines this spring
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines' first-ever board game cafe is set to open sometime this spring. Many Des Moines gamers know The Rook Room as a pop-up event at local businesses. Tony Tandeski and Annelise Tarnowski hosted a myriad of game nights over the last six years as they planned to open their own physical space. In December, they got one step closer to their vision of opening a game lounge and restaurant in downtown Des Moines when they leased the site of the former St. Kilda Cafe and Bakery. Iowa bill requiring parental consent for minors using tanning beds passed by House 'If you [told] me even a year ago that I would be standing here in a place like this, ready to open the doors to the general public, I would've told you you're crazy,' said Tandeski. 'We were enjoying the pop-up lifestyle, This was always the goal but it's kind of that thing that's way off in the distance and you don't know if it's going to come to fruition.' People can expect a restaurant, cafe, bar, events space, and community hub all in one. Tandeski and Tarnowski will have over 800 board games and puzzles, from the classics like Monopoly and Scrabble to newer games. Each game has stickers to indicate important information like how hard the game is to learn, how many players can play, etc. Tarnowski also said they will have flags for people to leave at their tables to indicate if they're open to socializing or if they want to be left alone. They are still working on the construction of the space, particularly in the space downstairs. It will also be fully accessible, with an elevator inside. In total, The Rook Room will have 6,000 square feet for gamers in Iowa to enjoy. However, people aren't obligated to play a game. Tandeski said people can stop by for coffee or food and stay for a few minutes, or they can stay for hours to play one or more games. 3 Iowa's Best Burger Contest finalists located in Central, South-Central Iowa Tarnowski said they're working with the owner and chef at Lachele's Fine Foods to finish their menu, and they will have an exciting twist on a classic. 'The most exciting thing is a dream that we had which is to make our own Hot Pockets. So, we'll have these pizza puffs with rotating flavors that are going to be so great, like the things you love about a hot pocket but with local ingredients,' she said. The construction of the downstairs section has delayed their original opening plan, however, The Rook Room is still projected to be open sometime this spring. Tandeski and Tarnowski say they plan to operate Thursdays through Tuesdays when they first open and there will be a cover at the entry for some nights. They also will be hiring soon. More information on The Rook Room can be found on their website. Mary Van Heukelom goes 'Above and Beyond' to help cancer survivors 2 injured in early morning Des Moines shooting Des Moines celebrates warm sunshine on St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day celebrations take over Court Ave. in Des Moines Cotton-top tamarin infant at Blank Park Zoo has died Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-03-2025
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Iowa bill requiring parental consent for minors using tanning beds passed by House
DES MOINES, Iowa — By a vote of 81 to 13, with six lawmakers not voting, Iowa House members voted through a bill requiring parental consent for minors using tanning beds in the state. The bipartisan vote stemmed from the legislative body's concern about increasing cancer rates in the state. 'Iowa, second highest rates of cancer, only state with a growing cancer rate, fifth highest rates of melanoma, 1,600 melanomas per year. We are one of only six states without any restrictions on this issue,' said State Representative Josh Turek (D) District 20, from Council Bluffs. The National Cancer Institute says over half of new cancer among adolescents and young adults is melanoma. The institute also stated that it's the third most common cancer type across 20 to 29-year-old,s as well as 30 to 39-year-olds. Cotton-top tamarin infant at Blank Park Zoo has died The Skin Cancer Foundation says that you have a 75% greater risk of getting melanoma if you use a tanning bed before the age of 35. The bill states that no one in the state under the age of 18 can use a tanning device unless the parent or guardian provides written consent to the tanning facility. There is a written statement that is included into the bill that must be used in the written consent. The bill sponsor told reporters on Monday that a lot of tanning salons already require parental consent for minors to use the equipment. He said that it's for other scenarios where tanning devices are made available. 'The parents will have to be able to walk in and see literature that tells them this is not safe for your kid. The reason you see this coming up, because most of the tanning salons right now, their facilities there are doing it, but it's the facilities that don't do it,' said State Representative Hans Wilz (R) District 25, from Ottumwa. 'People that charge for tanning, whether it's a subscription, whether it's to an apartment, a rental.' The bill now heads over to the Iowa Senate chamber for further consideration. Iowa News: Iowa bill requiring parental consent for minors using tanning beds passed by House Cotton-top tamarin infant at Blank Park Zoo has died 3 Iowa's Best Burger Contest finalists located in Central, South-Central Iowa Whiting murder suspect says she was assaulted; Officials say story doesn't add up WHO 13 Farm Report: Monday, March 17th Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-03-2025
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3 Iowa's Best Burger Contest finalists located in Central, South-Central Iowa
IOWA — The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association announced the top ten finalists for the 2025 Iowa's Best Burger Contest. Finalists were chosen based on the number of nominations received and had to meet certain requirements to be eligible. Some of the requirements were that the burger had to be 100% beef and had to be served on a bun or other bread product like a biscuit or tortillas. Foreign exchange student inspires Marshalltown students to support foster kids 'Nearly 400 restaurants were nominated during this year's voting process,' Kylie Peterson, director of marketing for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, said in a press release. 'This year's Top Ten restaurants are award-winning worthy, but they're only a handful of the many outstanding establishments in Iowa that proudly serve high-quality beef raised by our state's cattle farmers.' Nominations for the best burger closed on March 10 and on Monday the top ten finalists were announced. Three of the ten finalists are in Central and South-Central Iowa. A list of the finalists is below: The Road House in Orange City Burger & Company in Spirit Lake Dan's Road House in Cresco Big Head Burger in Waterloo Arcadia in Polk City Salsa Guy Cafe in Cedar Rapids Wilder in Iowa City Smash & Grab Burger Co. in Knoxville Halftime Bar & Grill in Pleasantville Lewis and Lewis in Oskaloosa An anonymous judging panel will visit each of the finalists to evaluate their burgers. The winner will be announced on May 1. Iowa News: 3 Iowa's Best Burger Contest finalists located in Central, South-Central Iowa Whiting murder suspect says she was assaulted; Officials say story doesn't add up WHO 13 Farm Report: Monday, March 17th When snow will fall this week in Iowa to wrap up winter Perry man allegedly killed wife to 'put her out of her misery,' court documents say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
