Chuck Smith - State Farm Insurance Agent

The greatest soccer tournament of 2026 officially kicks off tomorrow!!!, bringing together 48 national teams from around the globe 🌍🏆This year's competition will be hosted across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations have jointly hosted the event. 🎉 Which team are you supporting? Let us know in the comments!

🍩 The most-mentioned donut shop in our Iowa Road Trip follower poll was Bricktown Bakery in Nevada…

…but the most-mentioned PERSON was Al from Donut Hut in Des Moines. 👏

When I asked Iowa Road Trip followers to name their favorite donut shop in Iowa, Donut Hut came up again and again — and several people didn’t just talk about the donuts. They talked about Al.

One person called him “a TREASURE.”
Another said, “Mr. Al is the best!!”

And honestly, that says a lot.

Because sometimes the places we love aren’t just about the food. They’re about the person behind the counter. The one who remembers customers, keeps the old-school donut shop feeling alive, and makes people want to come back.

Donut Hut was one of the top reader-recommended donut shops in Iowa, and based on your comments, Al has earned himself a pretty loyal following.

And yes… the apple fritters were mentioned more than once too. 🍎🍩

📍 Donut Hut — Des Moines, Iowa
📸 Brian Abeling / Iowa Road Trip

🦕🎉 Happy Dinosaur Day, dino lovers! 🎊🌍 Let's celebrate these magnificent creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago! 🦖💚 What's your favorite dinosaur? Share your favorite dinosaur memories in the comments!