Des Moines Drug

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dead of night, when Des Moines Drug should’ve been quiet as a whisper, a delivery driver noticed something odd. The neon sign flickered on and off like a mischievous wink. Curious, he peered inside through the window. A shadowy figure behind the counter was humming an old tune while filling prescriptions. Turns out it was just an overeager night stocker, who thought it was his shift. As dawn broke, the delivery driver waved goodbye to the sleep-deprived pharmacist, muttering under his breath, ‘Another day in paradise.’

2. Late one stormy afternoon, an anxious delivery driver rushed into Des Moines Drug with a package marked ‘urgent.’ The pharmacist raised an eyebrow but nodded curtly and took it without asking questions. The pharmacist quickly scanned the label, muttered something about ‘vitamin C,’ and tossed it to a nearby aide. Later that night, after everyone had gone home, he found a note scribbled on the package: ‘Please don’t forget to water my plant!’

3. Late one foggy morning, a sleep-deprived student stumbled into Des Moines Drug, searching for caffeine to stay awake for finals. The pharmacist, half-asleep himself, dozed off behind the counter while filling prescriptions. Startled awake by the bell above the door, he blurted out, 'Next!' Only when the student protested did he realize there was no line—just him and a confused freshman. The student left with a bag of candy instead of coffee, but managed to pull through finals anyway.

4. Late one moonlit night, a curious cat sauntered into Des Moines Drug, its fur standing on end from the cold. Inside, an old pharmacist with twinkling eyes peered over his spectacles. 'What brings you here, little feline?' he asked gently. The cat meowed once, then trotted up to the counter and sat down, contentedly licking its paws. The pharmacist smiled and reached under the counter, pulling out a small dish of milk. 'Welcome, my furry friend,' he said, pouring it carefully. And so, late that night in Des Moines Drug, a wise old man shared a bit of kindness with a curious cat.'