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January 2024 by Emily Smolinski
If you’re looking for Christmas gifts this is a good spot!
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December 2023 by Dennis Kennedy
Its an amazing place to shop.We loved it!!
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November 2023 by Francis Larrivee
Awesome Iowa gifts n collectableDelicious homemade fudge ?
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April 2023 by Brian Norwood
Great little shop to get all your "Iowa gear!"
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March 2023 by Tyler Huff
Nice shop with local products. Caramels at the counter were amazing.
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January 2023 by Gary Spevak
Lots of really fun and interesting IA items
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December 2022 by Kelli Huerter
Very pleased with the great customer service and array of local products they offer. Last week they sent 50+ gift baskets for us without any issues. Our customers really enjoyed the variety of local fare included. Thanks Heart of Iowa - we’ll be back!
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March 2022 by kristina Whiteley
I love this store so much!! They have so many different iowa foods and products. You cannot go wrong. Oh, and fudge! My favorite is the raspberry honey mustard dip, cuz dang. They also make custom gift boxes. I highly recommend checking them out to see what all is produced in our great state!!
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October 2021 by Tom Randol
Best store in Des Moines. You gotta try the honey they sell. It is top notch
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October 2021 by Laura Goodrich
Nice gift store, very friendly and helpful lady behind the counter!
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August 2021 by Glenda Sickles
We wanted to gift our Alabama neighbors some Iowa products, so naturally, thought of Heart of Iowa Market Place. Meghan was so easy to work with, answered all my questions about the products, shelf life of the sausage, etc. We needed gluten-free items and Meghan did an excellent job of putting our gift box together. It's a Christmas gift, so we're excited about our neighbors receiving it then. Thanks, Heart of Iowa Market Place! We can highly recommend your store.
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August 2021 by Dennis Tesdell
I have used this store several times in the past several years, always sending gift baskets of Iowa products to friends of mine out of state. They have a nice web site, great photos and reasonable prices. I always called in to ask questions. I was impressed by all of the various things they sell that come from or are made in Iowa, and I have lived here all my life!! The people who helped me (Kelly, the owner did once I believe) over the phone were also very polite, knowledgable about their products and happy to help me. I liked the fact that they were located in Historic Valley Junction also in West Des Moines.The baskets were put together skillfully, (similar to flower arranging!) and I got guidance on what would fit well and what might not. 1-2 things that were toy like items (an Iowa Pig bank for example) and larger I had to send in separate boxes, but it was fine. The nice thing is if you order early enough (ESPECIALLY at Christmas time) you can tell them when you want the basket or whatever you are buying to be delivered, and they come as close as they can. They also took photos for me of what the baskets I was sending looked like! Every person who got a basket from me was thrilled. They had heard of some products, since they are sold nationally. I really got rave reiviews from everyone who I sent to, and I would give a rave review to this business as well. I am glad to see a business helping to support the Iowa economy in such a creative and tasteful way. I am including a photo of a basket almost identical to a smaller one I sent to someone.
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July 2021 by Clint Lee
Great little shop in the West Des Moines Valley District. Picked up a few Iowa souvenirs for family on my visit to my Home State. Lots of interesting items including Iowa State and University of Iowa items. Great place for Iowa souvenirs!!
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June 2021 by T. D.
Friendly cashier but not overbearing. Good selection of souvenirs with a make-your-own gift basket station in back
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May 2021 by John Recker
Hot Pepper Bacon Jam is a must try. Just out some on cheeseburgers and it was delicious. Great store and great vibe.
