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Central Iowa Ice Cream Shops

Looking for a new ice cream stop? Here are more than 40 local shops across central Iowa. We know hot temperatures and sunny days send Iowans flocking to ice cream shops. We also know that many of you have fierce loyalty to your favorite sweet treat sellers and probably already know their addresses by heart.

Local Ice Cream Shops in Central Iowa

Below is a list of local ice cream shops in central Iowa. You’ll notice chains like Baskin-Robbins, Cold Stone Creamery, Culver’s, Dairy Queen and Menchie’s aren’t included, but those are all linked to store locators if you’re looking for the spot nearest you.

Some of the local shops include Al’s Dairy Freeze, Billy’s Ice Cream Store, Black Cat Ice Cream, Cardinal Corner, Classic Frozen Custard, and many more. Each shop has its own unique flavors and hours of operation.

Know of a local ice cream shop that should be included? Email us the information at [email protected].

Here is the list of local ice cream shops in central Iowa:

  • Al’s Dairy Freeze: 1220 NE Station Crossing Dr., Grimes
  • Billy’s Ice Cream Store: 308 Nile Kinnick Dr. S, Adel
  • Black Cat Ice Cream: 134 5th St., West Des Moines 1301 Loust St., Suite D, Des Moines
  • Cardinal Corner: 321 S 2nd Ave. W, Newton
  • Classic Frozen Custard: 4000 SE 14th St., Des Moines

Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.

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