We know hot temperatures and sunny days send Iowans flocking to ice cream shops.

We also know that many of you have fierce loyalty to your favorite sweet treat sellers and probably already know their addresses by heart. But if you're looking for a new spot to try, or want to plan out a central Iowa ice cream tour, we put together this list of more than 30 central Iowa spots to find delicious frozen flavors.

Video above: Scenes of the Iowa State Fair Ice Cream Bowl out of the KCCI archives

You'll notice chains like Baskin-Robbins , Cold Stone Creamery , Culver's , Dairy Queen and Menchie's aren't included, but those are all linked to store locators if you're looking for the spot nearest you.

Know of a local ice cream shop that should be included? Email us the information at

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