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The Coconut Mama

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Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

Davenport, IA · 3d

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This Old-School Iowa Diner Makes One Dish So Good It’s Worth A Road Trip

A parking ramp was built right over a tiny lunch counter so the counter would never have to move. That is a serious commitment to a sandwich. Iowa clearly does not mess around when it comes to lunch. The room holds about 16 stools wrapped around a horseshoe-shaped counter. The...

Iowa · 1d
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Kum & Go Is Now Maverik. 6 Things Iowans Should Know About the Change

Your Kum & Go &Rewards points didn’t carry over when the store became Maverik. The changes go well past this. Here’s what Iowans should know now that Kum & Go is Maverik. Maverik confirmed in November 2024 that it planned to put its name on the Kum & Go stores it kept, aiming for one brand across its footprint.

Iowa · 1d
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10 Lesser-Known Iowa Buffets With Never-Ending Spreads

I have a little problem with buffets. Every time I convince myself I’ve had enough, I spot something on the other side of the counter that deserves at least one more trip. And apparently, Iowa has plenty of places where that problem could get even worse. Some of the...

Iowa · 1d
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10 Hidden Iowa Grocery Outlets Filled With Rare Finds And Huge Discounts

I have a habit of checking grocery receipts twice, especially when a shopping trip costs more than I expected. So when I discovered Iowa’s little-known discount grocery stores, I became curious about what they had to offer. Many of these shops sit along quiet country roads, far removed from...

Iowa · 5d

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12 Small-Town Iowa Grocery Stores That Locals Swear By For Fresh Food

Would you ever take a detour just to visit a grocery store? I probably wouldn’t have said yes until I started learning about the little Iowa markets that locals have worked so hard to keep around. One has been serving its community since 1875 and recently celebrated a fresh...

Iowa · 3d

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The Old-School Iowa Italian Restaurant Where the Spaghetti Is Worth Planning a Drive Around

This family-run Italian spot serves its spaghetti and meat sauce inside a building that used to be a city hall. The water tower out back watches over it like a very tall uncle. The outside is a plain gray building across from a grocery store. Inside, you get wood paneling...

Johnston, IA · 2d

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Waterloo restaurant offers free Veterans Day meals

WATERLOO, Iowa — Big Head Burger will offer a free meal to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day. The offer is available from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the restaurant, 324 W. Fourth St. Eligible customers can ask for the Veterans Day Special at the register and receive a Classic Single Burger, fries and a regular fountain drink.

Waterloo, IA · 4d

Kickin' Country 99.1/100.5

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

Iowa · 1d

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This Iowa Popcorn Shop Makes Holiday Gift Shopping A Whole Lot Tastier

A popcorn flavor called Dilly Dilly tastes like pickles. Another one, Scotch-A-Roo, borrows from a classic Midwest bar treat. That’s two of more than 30 flavors, all made in small batches. I like how this shop started as a tiny market stand run by a brother and sister. Now...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 13d

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13 Iowa Bakeries And Pie Shops Worth Visiting Before Thanksgiving Arrives

Is it really Thanksgiving planning if nobody has asked who’s bringing the pie yet? That question always seems to come up just when my holiday to-do list is getting crowded. I enjoy a homemade dessert, but I’m perfectly happy to let a skilled baker handle the crust. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of bakeries that can make Thanksgiving preparations a little easier.

Iowa City, IA · 1d

Fabulous Iowa

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Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026

This year, leave the cooking and cleanup to the pros with Thanksgiving dining options across Iowa, from buffets and family-style feasts to steakhouse dinners and take-and-bake meals. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Iowa 2026 appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .

Iowa · 8h

Quad Cities Sports Network

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Another Restaurant Bites the Dust at This Cedar Rapids Location

We were hoping the rumors weren't true, but it's official. Another Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed. Here's what we know.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

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This Cedar Rapids, Iowa Restaurant Serves A Korean BBQ Steak Sandwich Worth The Trip

Shaved ribeye, Korean BBQ, and kimchi that takes a full 24 hours to make, all packed into one hoagie roll. That sandwich alone made me stop scrolling. Then the toppings keep coming. Pepper jack cheese, umami sauce, and crispy onions pile on for good measure. It reads less like lunch...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 7d

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The Chile Colorado At This Family-Owned Waterloo, Iowa Mexican Spot Is Worth A Weekend Drive

Some road trips start with a landmark, and some start with a lunch plate. In Waterloo, Iowa, one family-run Mexican kitchen has a dish that has turned a weekend getaway into a reason to come back. The star is chile colorado, a classic plate built around a red chile sauce,...

Waterloo, IA · 4d

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New Mexican Eatery Sueño Claims Cedar Rapids Spot That La Cantina Lost to Fire

5400 Edgewood Rd. N.E. — Approximate Site of Planned Sueño Eatery. A new restaurant has moved into the former La Cantina building at 5400 Edgewood Road Northeast in Cedar Rapids, putting up signage for Sueño Flavors of Mexico at the long-familiar address. No opening date has been announced yet.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d

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This Iowa Restaurant Is Serving Thanksgiving Dinner 16 Floors Above Downtown Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving dinner on the 16th floor, with a city skyline outside the window instead of a crowded kitchen. That alone got my attention. Nobody has to wrestle a turkey or scrub a roasting pan afterward. The restaurant has two Thanksgiving buffets planned for November 26, 2026. One runs earlier in...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

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Another Restaurant Bites the Dust at This Cedar Rapids Location

We were hoping the rumors weren't true, but it's official. Another Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed. Here's what we know.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

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New restaurant moves into old La Cantina building

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A new restaurant has moved into the former La Cantina building in Cedar Rapids. SUEÑO Flavors of Mexico has put up its signage at the 5400 Edgewood Road Northeast building. An opening date has not been announced, but updates can be found on the...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 6d

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9 Iowa Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Buffets With All The Holiday Favorites

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but the mountain of dishes afterward usually makes me question some of my holiday decisions. And don’t even get me started on trying to fit everything into the oven at the same time. That’s why the idea of celebrating Thanksgiving at an Iowa restaurant sounds...

Davenport, IA · 6d