This Week in 80’s History

Posted on December 16, 2023

It’s time to peer into the way back machine and see what this week looked like in the 1980’s. It was on this week in:

1980 – Raging Bull Premiered in Theaters. Starring Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci, DeNiro would take home the Oscar that year for best actor.

1983 – The Iron Sheik Beat Bob Backlund to Win the WWF Heavyweight Championship

1988 – Rain Man Premiered in Theaters, Starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, Hoffman would win an Oscar for best actor for his role. 

1989 – The Simpsons Premiered on Fox. Although the world was introduced to The Simpson family two years prior as a short on the Tracey Ullman show.

Wonka, The Family Plan, Kung Fu Panda 4, Civil War, Beverly Hills Cop And More

Posted on December 15, 2023
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 10: Timothée Chalamet attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. “Wonka” at Regency Village Theatre on December 10, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Today on the show, B-sox was joined by his pal Mike Reyes from Cinemablend to review Wonka, The Family Plan and Candy Cane Lane plus they covered Jonathan Majors, the passing of Andre Braugher and broke down new trailers from this week!

Mike Reyes:

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Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in Des Moines

Posted on December 13, 2023

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in Des Moines this week!

Thursday, December 14th 

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

  • Hy-Vee Ankeny 1
  • 410 N Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021 

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM   

  • Hy-Vee Ankeny 2 
  • 2510 SW State St., Ankeny, IA 50023 

Friday, December 15th 

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

  • Hy-Vee WDM 4
  • 555 S 51st St., West Des Moines, IA 50265

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM   

  • Hy-Vee WDM 3
  • 1725 Jordan Creek Parkway, Clive, Iowa 50325 

Saturday, December 16th  

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

  • Hy-Vee Waukee 
  • 1005 Hickman Rd., Waukee, IA 50263

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM   

  • Hy-Vee WDM 1
  • 1700 Valley W Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266

Sunday, December 17th

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

  • Hy-Vee Urbandale
  • 8701 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa 50322

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM   

  • Hy-Vee Grimes
  • 351 NE Gateway Dr., Grimes, IA 50111 

Monday, December 18th

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

  • Hy-Vee DSM
  • 2540 E Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM   

  • Hy-Vee Altoona 
  • 108 8th Street Southwest, Altoona, Iowa 50009

Sweet Deal Ankeny Diner

Posted on December 13, 2023

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Deal Highlights

  • $25 gets you $50 to spend at Ankeny Diner!
  • Iowa’s Award-Winning Burger!
  • Voted best breakfast in Ankeny!
  • Celebrating 20 years of being Ankeny’s favorite locally owned diner!

Description

Ankeny Diner is celebrating our 20th anniversary! Stop in and see the brand new remodel and enjoy your favorite Ankeny Diner classics! Stop your lookin’ this place is cookin’! Jump on over and experience our famous old fashion hand-packed shakes. Enjoy the daily special of Wednesday 11:00-8:00 pm of 2 Pork Tenderloins, fries, and 2 soft drinks or Thursday 11:00-8:00 pm of 2 burgers, fries, and 2 soft drinks meals all for only $17.00. You can find us at 133 Southeast Delaware Ave. Ankeny, IA. Come and enjoy a date with amazing food!

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