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Iowa’s sharp‑witted screen printer and design shop doubles as a culture stop. Travel + Leisure points East Village visitors here for locally made humor and civic pride; locals come for community events and collab merch.
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Screen-printed apparel, stickers, magnets, witty sayings, and gifts
505 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309 Get directions
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