Food and drink
$10.99 lunch deal
Giordano's, West Des Moines
Get a personal deep dish or thin crust pizza with a choice of side for $10.99, available daily until 3pm.
Checked Sun, Nov 8
Local deals and free stuff in Iowa
This week's local deals, grocery sales, free stuff and cheap things to do in Iowa's biggest cities. Pick yours.
Cities in Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Population 214,133
44 local deals · 159 grocery sales · 1 free item · 27 events · 15 food specials · 24 chain deals · 24 birthday freebies
Cedar Rapids, IA
Population 137,710
160 grocery sales · 5 free items · 7 food specials · 28 chain deals · 32 birthday freebies
Davenport, IA
Population 101,724
178 grocery sales · 12 events · 7 food specials · 25 chain deals · 22 birthday freebies
Sioux City, IA
Population 85,797
135 grocery sales · 6 events · 7 food specials · 31 chain deals · 21 birthday freebies
Iowa City, IA
Population 74,828
120 grocery sales · 5 food specials · 25 chain deals · 25 birthday freebies
West Des Moines, IA
Population 68,723
2 local deals · 159 grocery sales · 1 free item · 9 food specials · 32 chain deals · 47 birthday freebies
Ankeny, IA
Population 67,887
159 grocery sales · 5 food specials · 28 chain deals · 21 birthday freebies
Waterloo, IA
Population 67,314
135 grocery sales · 2 events · 5 food specials · 26 chain deals · 27 birthday freebies
Ames, IA
Population 66,427
120 grocery sales · 34 events · 5 food specials · 20 chain deals · 23 birthday freebies
Council Bluffs, IA
Population 62,799
198 grocery sales · 15 events · 5 food specials · 25 chain deals · 24 birthday freebies
Latest local deals in Iowa
All local deals ›Car care
$10 to $40 off repairs over $99
All Pro Servicenter, Des Moines
Take $10 off a repair or service over $99, $20 off over $199, or $40 off over $399.
Checked Sat, Nov 7
Kids
Kids eat free on Tuesdays
Giordano's, West Des Moines
Every Tuesday kids 10 and under can eat free from the kids menu.
Checked Sun, Nov 8
Car care
$59.95 deluxe service with synthetic blend oil
All Pro Servicenter, Des Moines
Covers lube, synthetic blend oil, filter, tire rotation, brake inspection, battery and charging test, and a 33-point safety inspection.
Checked Sat, Nov 7
Car care
$99.95 deluxe service with full synthetic oil
All Pro Servicenter, Des Moines
Covers lube, full synthetic oil, filter, tire rotation, brake inspection, battery and charging test, and a 33-point safety inspection.
Checked Sat, Nov 7
Home services
10% off for military and first responders
All Seasons HVAC, Des Moines
Military members and first responders get 10% off by mentioning the offer when they reach out.
Checked Sat, Nov 7
Home services
10% off HVAC services for seniors
All Seasons HVAC, Des Moines
Senior citizens get 10% off by mentioning the offer when they call.
Checked Sat, Nov 7
Beauty
$25 off your first service for new clients
Art of Life Salon & Spa, Des Moines
New guests get $25 off a service of $60 or more, or $15 off a service of $40 or more, when they book by phone and mention code New25.
Checked Sat, Nov 7
Free and cheap things to do in Iowa
Event· Free
Awesome Dino Fossil Finds Scavenger Hunt
Mon, Nov 2 to Sat, Nov 14, All day
Des Moines Public Library, South Side Library, Des Moines
Event· Free
7th Annual Siouxland Short Film Festival
Sun, Nov 8, 2 pm
Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, Sioux City
Event· Free
Swift Youth Writers Group
Sun, Nov 8, 2 pm to 4 pm
Ames Public Library, Ames Public Library, Ames
Event· Free
Pre-K Prep Storytime
Mon, Nov 9, 10 am to 11 am
Davenport Public Library, Fairmount, Davenport
Event· Free
Beaded Book Charms
Mon, Nov 9, 4 pm to 5 pm
Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs
Event· Free
DiNo Party
Sat, Nov 14, 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo Public Library, Waterloo
Event· Free
Pokémon Club
Sun, Nov 8, 2 pm to 4 pm
Ames Public Library, Ames Public Library, Ames
Event· Free
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Sun, Nov 8, 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Ames Public Library, Ames Public Library, Ames
Free stuff in Iowa this week
Free
Children's Halloween Costumes
Posted Sun, Oct 11
NE side of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
Free
Double mattress
Posted Fri, Oct 30
2813 Hull Ave Des Moines IA, Des Moines
Free
items! great condition
Posted Sun, Nov 1
Waukee, West Des Moines
Free
Toddler Halloween Costumes
Posted Sun, Oct 11
NE side of Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
Free
package of CD (RW) discs
Posted Wed, Oct 21
SE side,, Cedar Rapids
Free
women's socks, 9, collection 60+
Posted Wed, Oct 28
SE side,, Cedar Rapids
Free
Tabletop for filing cabinets
Posted Sat, Nov 7
NE Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids
Eat for less in Iowa
Kids eat free
Ruby Tuesday
Tuesday, 5 pm to close
Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal when an adult orders a full-price entree, dine-in only. At participating restaurants.
Ruby Tuesday in Cedar Rapids
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Kids eat free
Outback Steakhouse
Monday
Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine-in guests say FREE JOEY MEAL or order online with code FREEJOEY. At participating restaurants.
Outback Steakhouse in Sioux City
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Senior discounts
Denny's
Every day
Guests 55 and older can order specially priced classic items from the 55+ menu. Check your local store for availability.
8200 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Happy hours
Buffalo Wild Wings
Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm
Get drinks and bites priced from $3 to $6, dine-in only. At participating restaurants; offers may vary.
3311 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Happy hours
Red Lobster
Most days, 3 pm to 6 pm, 9 pm to close
Weekday happy hour runs from 3 pm to 6 pm, and every night from 9 pm to close you can get $6 cocktails and $2 off starters. Prices and participation may vary.
Red Lobster in Iowa City
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Happy hours
Red Robin
Monday to Friday, 3 pm to 6 pm
Happy hour drink and food specials are offered in the bar area. At participating restaurants; not available in Alaska, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah and some other states.
6255 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Senior discounts
IHOP
Every day
Guests 55 and older can order value priced items from the 55+ menu, available all day.
2402 Southeast Delaware Avenue, Ankeny
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Daily specials
Village Inn
Wednesday, 10 am to 10 pm
Dine-in guests get one free slice of select pie with the purchase of an entree. At participating restaurants.
2 Village Inn restaurants in Waterloo
Checked Sun, Nov 1
Chain restaurant deals in Iowa
All chain deals ›McDonald's
McValue Meal Deals: McChicken Meal Deal $5 or McDouble Meal Deal $6, each with 4 pc McNuggets, small fries and small drink.
lunch and dinner · participating locations; prices vary
See it on McDonald's's siteMcDonald's
Buy One, Add One for $1: buy a full-price McValue item and add a second of equal or lesser value for $1.
every day (items vary by daypart) · participating locations; prices vary
See it on McDonald's's siteMcDonald's
Under $3 Menu: at least 10 items under $3, like the McChicken, McDouble, 4 pc McNuggets, Sausage McMuffin and hash browns.
all day · participating locations nationwide; prices vary
See it on McDonald's's siteMcDonald's
$4 Breakfast Meal Deal: Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit with hash browns and a small coffee.
breakfast hours · participating locations; one McDonald's page labels it limited time
See it on McDonald's's siteWendy's
$6 Biggie Bag: a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, JBC or Double Stack with 4 pc nuggets, Jr. fry and small drink.
lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's siteWendy's
$4 Biggie Bites: pick one small item, like a Jr. Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, 4 pc nuggets or Jr. fries.
lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's siteWendy's
$8 Biggie Bundle: two sandwiches with Jr. fries and a small drink.
lunch through close · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's siteWendy's
2 for $5: pick two of a Dave's Single, Spicy Chicken, 10 pc Spicy Nuggets or 10 pc Crispy Nuggets.
every day · participating locations; local prices vary
See it on Wendy's's siteBirthday freebies in Iowa
All birthday freebies ›Starbucks
One free handcrafted drink, food item or bottled drink on your birthday.
How: Join Starbucks Rewards at least 7 days before your birthday, add your birthday, and make one Star-earning purchase before it. Reward appears in the app.
Green level wording; excludes alcohol, merchandise, packaged coffee and multi-serve items.
Starbucks's rewards pageBuffalo Wild Wings
Free wings on your birthday.
How: Join Blazin' Rewards and add your birthday.
Buffalo Wild Wings's rewards pageNoodles & Company
Free birthday reward: dessert at the base tier, a small or regular entree at higher tiers.
How: Join Noodles Rewards and add your birthday. Reward size depends on your tier.
Noodles & Company's rewards pageHardee's
A special birthday treat on the house.
How: Join Hardee's My Rewards and add your birthday.
Hardee's's rewards pagePetSmart
A gift on your pet's birthday or Gotcha Day.
How: Join PetSmart Treats Rewards (free) and add your pet's birthday or adoption day.
PetSmart's rewards pageTarget
A birthday gift every year for Target Circle members.
How: Join Target Circle (free) and add your birthday in your account.
Target's rewards pageScooter's Coffee
200 bonus Smiles (points) on your birthday, more at higher levels.
How: Join Scooter's Coffee Rewards in the app and add your birthday.
300 Smiles at Bestie level, 400 at Ride-or-Die.
Scooter's Coffee's rewards pageIHOP
A free full stack of Original Buttermilk pancakes (5 PanCoins) in your birthday month.
How: Join International Bank of Pancakes (IHOP rewards) and add your birthday at least 7 days before it.
IHOP's pages differ on the sign-up deadline; joining early is safest.
IHOP's rewards page