Say what, that's sad.
I worked in Story City during college. If you are there for lunch, the grocery store has a kitchen in the back that actually has some really good food.
Go to RC's and get a drink.
Anyone ever frequent the area around 2005-2006ish and eat at the Subway there? Anyone remember Hot Story City Subway Girl? Loved running into her at Sips
Harlan's is probably your best bet. All the others are crap. Like others have said, go to Ames.