Beat the heat with a sweet treat. Try one of these tasty ice cream shops around central Iowa (2024)

get set. Mhm. Oh, that was good. Excellent. And there they're often chugging, Let's talk about what's going on, weather wise as we watch them rapidly. Eat a box of chocolate. I mean state fair, We got some serious messiness going up. 30 seconds, 30 seconds to go, 90 seconds. Everybody's rooting them on here. On my end. We got about a quarter of a box. This guy is not doing too well. Oh that I've got a big crater in this box now, there's also the messiness category. Eric here in the purple shirt is doing a fine job. He's got it smeared clear up into his hair, hi lashes covered. Let's count down. 654321 Okay, heads up. Everybody will tell you the results. All right. Of the winner of this year's ice cream bowl when we come back. We certainly will. Right. Oh man, it's a messy faces where we have the winners of this year's a ice cream bowl and it looks like the winner of the first place for eating the most ice cream is paige. What's your last name bolton page bolton from Melbourne. Congratulations. You are presented with the trophy. Here's our lovely trophy since you eat so much. You can fill this up with cereal to for breakfast to be like, congratulations. There's the ice cream bowl now don't drop it, don't drop that. She's very shaken and I'll set it down for you. That's the Jethro bodine ice cream. I think so. Okay. And then we have the winner of the messiest face. Your name is eric what's your last name buddy? Where you from, johnson? Iowa. Okay, does that feel good? No, I think he'd look a little better if we just put a little, just right up. There we go. Okay, let's put a little on john's hair. That's good stuff. All right, There we go. We're going to take all those kids out back and hose and hose them off. Well, fun was had by all and they all get a free a T shirt for participating. So we thank you all very much.

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Beat the heat with a sweet treat. Try one of these tasty ice cream shops around 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. But if you're looking for a new spot to try, or want to plan out a central Iowa ice cream tour, we put together this list of more than 30 central Iowa spots to find delicious frozen flavors. Video above: Scenes of the Iowa State Fair Ice Cream Bowl out of the KCCI archivesYou'll notice chains like Dairy Queen, Culver's and Cold Stone aren't included. This list is for local shops only.Know of a local ice cream shop that should be included? Email us the information at news@kcci.com.Local ice cream shops in central IowaAl's Dairy FreezeAddress: 1220 NE Station Crossing Dr., GrimesHours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-SundayWebsiteBilly's Ice Cream StoreAddress: 308 Nile Kinnick Dr. S, AdelHours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m.-9 p.m. SundayWebsiteBlack Cat Ice CreamAddress: 2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des MoinesHours: 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed MondayWebsiteCardinal CornerAddress: 321 S 2nd Ave. W, NewtonHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; Noon-10 p.m. Saturday-SundayWebsiteCinnaholicAddresses: 505 E Grand Ave., Des Moines; 1465 SW Park Square Dr., AnkenyHours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-SundayWebsite Classic Frozen Custard Address: 4000 SE 14th St., Des MoinesHours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-SundayFacebookDairy ZoneAddress: 2219 E University Ave, Des MoinesHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-10 p.m. SundayFacebookDouble Dipped Ice Cream and Coffee ShoppeAddress: 921 N. US Highway 69, HuxleyHours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. SundayFacebookFrostee'sAddress: 101 E Green St., WintersetHours: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Noon-9 p.m. SundayFacebookGoldie's Ice Cream ShoppeAddress: 304 W 2nd St., Prairie CityHours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. every dayWebsiteGranny's Sweet FreezeAddress: 3417 Hubbell Ave., Des MoinesHours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-9 p.m. SundayFacebookHeavenly DelightsAddress: 105 E 1st St., GrimesHours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-SundayFacebookHome Sweet ConeAddress: 1188 SE University Ave., WaukeeHours: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-11 p.m. Friday-SaturdayWebsiteA new location is opening soon at 5045 Bently Dr. in West Des Moines.I Scream Treats and MoreAddress: 3800 Merle Hay Rd., Merle Hay Mall, Des MoinesHours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-5:30 p.m. SundayFacebookInsomnia CookiesAddresses: 405 Court Ave., Des Moines; 217 Welch Ave., AmesHours: Hours vary by location. Check their website for more information.WebsiteLJ's Burgers and Ice CreamAddress: 3702 2nd Ave., Des MoinesHours: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. SundayFacebookLori's Ice Cream ShoppeAddress: 107 Brown St., RunnellsHours: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-SundayFacebook Monarca Gourmet PaletasAddress: 9901 University Ave., CliveHours: 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-8 p.m. SundayWebsiteOver the TopAddress: 955 NE 56th St., Pleasant HillHours: Noon-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-10 p.m. Friday-SaturdayWebsite Paleteria La MichoacanaAddress: 1552 E Grand Ave., Des MoinesHours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. SundayFacebookPicket Fence CreameryAddress: 14583 S Ave., WoodwardHours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-SaturdayWebsiteSmokey Row CoffeeAddresses: 1910 Cottage Grove, Des Moines; 111 East Monroe St., Pleasantville; 639 Franklin St., Pella; 840 School St., Carlisle; 109 South Market St., Oskaloosa; 1530 SW Vintage Pkwy, AnkenyHours: Hours vary by location. Check their website for more information.Website Snookies Malt ShopAddress: 1810 Beaver Ave, Des MoinesHours: 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-SundayFacebookSweet Swirls Rolled Ice CreamAddress: 303 SW School St., AnkenyHours: Noon-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday WebsiteSweet Treats Ice Cream CompanyAddress: 918 Edwards St., JewellHours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-SundayWebsiteThe CreameryAddress: 221 W Broadway St., Polk CityHours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-SundayFacebookThe Outside ScoopAddresses: 602 N Jefferson Way, Indianola; 2410 SW White Birch Dr., AnkenyHours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-9 p.m. SundayWebsite Thelma's TreatsAddress: 2323 Hubbell Ave., Des MoinesHours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; closed Saturday-SundayWebsiteTotally Rolled Ice CreamAddress: 5545 Mills Civic Pkwy., West Des MoinesHours: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday; 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Noon-7 p.m. SundayWebsiteUptown DairyAddress: 617 S.W. Third St. #105, AnkenyHours: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. SundayWebsite Van Dee's Ice Cream ShoppeAddress: 5915 Merle Hay Rd., JohnstonHours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; Noon-9 p.m. SundayFacebookWaukee Ice Cream ShoppeAddress: 530 Walnut St, WaukeeHours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-SundayWebsiteWendy's Ice Cream ShopAddress: 1043 Sunset Dr., NorwalkHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-10 p.m. SundayFacebookZombie Burger and Drink LabAddress: 300 E Grand Ave., Des MoinesHours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-SaturdayWebsite» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

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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. But if you're looking for a new spot to try, or want to plan out a central Iowa ice cream tour, we put together this list of more than 30 central Iowa spots to find delicious frozen flavors.

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Video above: Scenes of the Iowa State Fair Ice Cream Bowl out of the KCCI archives

Local ice cream shops in central Iowa

Al's Dairy Freeze

Address: 1220 NE Station Crossing Dr., Grimes
Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
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Billy's Ice Cream Store

Address: 308 Nile Kinnick Dr. S, Adel
Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
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Black Cat Ice Cream

Address: 2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines
Hours: 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday
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Cardinal Corner

Address: 321 S 2nd Ave. W, Newton
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; Noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
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Cinnaholic

Addresses: 505 E Grand Ave., Des Moines; 1465 SW Park Square Dr., Ankeny
Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
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Classic Frozen Custard

Address: 4000 SE 14th St., Des Moines
Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday
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Dairy Zone

Address: 2219 E University Ave, Des Moines
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-10 p.m. Sunday
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Double Dipped Ice Cream and Coffee Shoppe

Address: 921 N. US Highway 69, Huxley
Hours: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
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