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 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.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-SundayFacebookDari BarnAddress: 1810 6th Ave., Grinnell Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. SundayWebsiteDarietteAddress: 1242 2nd Ave. S, Fort DodgeHours: 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-SundayFacebook Dairy ZoneAddress: 2219 E University Ave, Des MoinesHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-10 p.m. SundayFacebook Double 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. SundayFacebookFiss'Address: 120 Highway 5, CarlisleHours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. dailyFacebookFrostee'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.WebsiteKorner Kone Eats N' TreatsAddress: 504 14th Street, Dallas CenterHours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Sunday (see Facebook page for updates)FacebookLJ'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 Molly's CupcakesAddress: 215 E 3rd St., Des MoinesHours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-SundayWebsiteMolly's FrozenAddress: 322 E Court Ave., Des MoinesHours: 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-SundayInstagramMonarca 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 Filling StationAddress: 129 S Water St., MadridHours: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-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
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.
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 Iowa
Al's Dairy Freeze
- Address: 1220 NE Station Crossing Dr., Grimes
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
- Website
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
- Website
Black Cat Ice Cream
- Address: 2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines
- Hours: 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday
- Website
Popular Des Moines ice cream shop to open second location
Cardinal Corner
- Address: 321 S 2nd Ave. W, Newton
- Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday; Noon-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Website
Cinnaholic
- Addresses: 505 E Grand Ave., Des Moines; 1465 SW Park Square Dr., Ankeny
- Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
- Website
Classic Frozen Custard
- Address: 4000 SE 14th St., Des Moines
- Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Dari Barn
- Address: 1810 6th Ave., Grinnell
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday
- Website
Dariette
- Address: 1242 2nd Ave. S, Fort Dodge
- Hours: 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Dairy Zone
- Address: 2219 E University Ave, Des Moines
- Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-10 p.m. Sunday
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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Fiss'
- Address: 120 Highway 5, Carlisle
- Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily
Frostee's
- Address: 101 E Green St., Winterset
- Hours: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Goldie's Ice Cream Shoppe
- Address: 304 W 2nd St., Prairie City
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. every day
- Website
Granny's Sweet Freeze
- Address: 3417 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Heavenly Delights
- Address: 105 E 1st St., Grimes
- Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Home Sweet Cone
- Address: 1188 SE University Ave., Waukee
- Hours: Noon-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Website
- A new location is opening soon at 5045 Bently Dr. in West Des Moines.
I Scream Treats and More
- Address: 3800 Merle Hay Rd., Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines
- Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-5:30 p.m. Sunday
Insomnia Cookies
- Addresses: 405 Court Ave., Des Moines; 217 Welch Ave., Ames
- Hours: Hours vary by location. Check their website for more information.
- Website
Korner Kone Eats N' Treats
- Address: 504 14th Street, Dallas Center
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-9 p.m. Sunday (see Facebook page for updates)
LJ's Burgers and Ice Cream
- Address: 3702 2nd Ave., Des Moines
- Hours: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; Noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Lori's Ice Cream Shoppe
- Address: 107 Brown St., Runnells
- Hours: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Molly's Cupcakes
- Address: 215 E 3rd St., Des Moines
- Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
- Website
Molly's Frozen
- Address: 322 E Court Ave., Des Moines
- Hours: 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Monarca Gourmet Paletas
- Address: 9901 University Ave., Clive
- Hours: 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
- Website
Over the Top
- Address: 955 NE 56th St., Pleasant Hill
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Website
Paleteria La Michoacana
- Address: 1552 E Grand Ave., Des Moines
- Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Picket Fence Creamery
- Address: 14583 S Ave., Woodward
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday
- Website
Smokey Row Coffee
- Addresses: 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, Ankeny
- Hours: Hours vary by location. Check their website for more information.
- Website
Snookies Malt Shop
- Address: 1810 Beaver Ave, Des Moines
- Hours: 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Sweet Swirls Rolled Ice Cream
- Address: 303 SW School St., Ankeny
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; Noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Website
Sweet Treats Ice Cream Company
- Address: 918 Edwards St., Jewell
- Hours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
- Website
The Creamery
- Address: 221 W Broadway St., Polk City
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
The Filling Station
- Address: 129 S Water St., Madrid
- Hours: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
The Outside Scoop
- Addresses: 602 N Jefferson Way, Indianola; 2410 SW White Birch Dr., Ankeny
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-9 p.m. Sunday
- Website
Thelma's Treats
- Address: 2323 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines
- Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday; closed Saturday-Sunday
- Website
Totally Rolled Ice Cream
- Address: 5545 Mills Civic Pkwy., West Des Moines
- Hours: 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. Sunday
- Website
Uptown Dairy
- Address: 617 S.W. Third St. #105, Ankeny
- Hours: 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. Sunday
- Website
Van Dee's Ice Cream Shoppe
- Address: 5915 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston
- Hours: 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. Sunday
Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe
- Address: 530 Walnut St, Waukee
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
- Website
Wendy's Ice Cream Shop
- Address: 1043 Sunset Dr., Norwalk
- Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Noon-10 p.m. Sunday
Zombie Burger and Drink Lab
- Address: 300 E Grand Ave., Des Moines
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Website
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