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A cherry pie with a heart cut out of the crust sits in a box.
Photo courtesy of Kaylee Williams
Arts & Life
Free pie has become a Thanksgiving tradition in Des Moines
Natalie Dunlap
What began as a way to bring the community together during COVID has become a tradition six years strong. Two sisters have organized volunteer bakers and delivery drivers to make sure everyone can eat a homemade pie on Thanksgiving.

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