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Cascade, IA · Food & Drink
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This Tiny Eastern Iowa Diner Serves Plate-Sized Pancakes That Have Become A Local Legend
I thought I was ordering a pancake. Then the plate showed up, and suddenly that description felt a little dishonest. The thing stretched almost to the edges, with barely enough room left for butter and syrup. My first reaction was to laugh. My second was to start wondering whether ordering...
radioonthego.com
North Iowa author puts local restaurants on the map
A North Iowa author hopes her latest book gives people a reason to try a new restaurant—and explore the community around it. Sarah Broers, who lives between Mason City and Rockwell, is the author of Unique Eats and Eateries of Iowa. She says the book focuses on the people and stories behind the food. Two Hampton businesses made the book: B&C Kitchen and God Fuel.
homegrowniowan.com
Cedar Rapids neighborhood grocery store announces closure
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — As he often does, Ben Anderson made a stop Wednesday at his neighborhood grocery store, but this time with a heavy heart. Matthew 25, the nonprofit operating Cultivate Hope Corner Store, announced Sept. 30, 2026, that it will be closing its doors on Dec. 18.
Hometown Current
Senior dining menus, Oct. 5-9, Marengo, Belle Plaine, North English and Millersburg
Belle Plaine and Marengo Marengo Senior Dining, located at 1083 Court Ave. in Marengo, serves meals to seniors at noon daily. In Belle Plaine, meals are served at 1309 Fifth Ave. To sign up for the programs, call Ginny at 319-444-3135. For delivery or to make a reservation, call 319-444-3135 in Belle Plaine or 319-642-5817 in Marengo. Monday, Oct. 5: pizza burger, French fries, corn, pears, protein bar. Tuesday, Oct. 6: chicken and noodles, cauliflower, peaches, bread and butter. Wednesday, Oct. 7: pork loin, party potato, carrots, tropical fruit, bread and butter. Thursday, Oct. 8: sweet and sour chicken, rice, island blend, apricots, bread and butter. Friday, Oct. 9: loose meat sandwich, tater tots, Brussels sprouts, fruited Jell-O. North English, Millersburg Senior meals are served at noon in North English and Millersburg. Call one day ahead for reservations and for carry-out, 319-664-3283. Meals are subject to change. Monday, Oct. 5: chicken patty on a bun, vegetables, fruit, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 6: chili, cornbread, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Oct. 7: pork loin, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, dessert, milk. Thursday, Oct. 8: closed. Friday, Oct. 9: cook’s choice, vegetables, fruit, milk.
cbs2iowa.com
Falliday Market returns to Marion’s Lowe Park on Saturday
MARION, Iowa — The annual Falliday Market will return to Lowe Park on Saturday, bringing dozens of vendors, food trucks and seasonal goods to Marion. The free event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lowe Park, 4500 N. 10th St. It is hosted by the Marion Parks and Recreation Department.
KCRG.com
Local independent grocery store to close at the end of the year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The northwest Cedar Rapids community is losing its local grocery store. The Cultivate Hope Corner Store says it is closing on December 18. The grocery store operated by nonprofit Matthew 25 says the store is no longer financially sustainable, even with strong community support. The...
kiow.com
🍔 Smash Burger Tailgate – Forest City vs. New Hampton 🏈
🍔 Smash Burger Tailgate – Forest City vs. New Hampton 🏈. Come hungry and support a great cause during the Smash Burger Tailgate ahead of the Forest City vs. New Hampton football game! ❤️🏈. 📅 Friday, October 2, 2026. ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM. 📍 Forest...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West Union baker advances to Hardee’s National Biscuit Baker finals
WEST UNION — An Iowa Hardee’s employee could make some serious dough with her biscuit skills as she advances to the national level of the fast food chain’s baking competition. Valerie Knospe will take her baking skills to Franklin, Tennessee, on Sept. 30, where she will face off against three other regional finalists for a shot at the $10,000 grand prize and National Biscuit Baker champion title. Knospe, 39, has been working at the West Union Hardee’s for five years and has spent a year and a half perfecting her biscuit craft. She advanced to the finals after a regional competition in Manchester, Iowa. The competition highlights the quality and skill that goes into the fast food giant’s breakfast staple. Knospe says she takes pride in making biscuits by measuring ingredients precisely, keeping an eye on flour usage during rolling and cutting, and mixing dough gently to avoid overmixing. “I put lots of love into my biscuits," Knospe said. "You must be patient and realize that you are preparing the products that starts off our guests’ day and that they are counting on me to start their day off on the right foot with a perfect biscuit.” At the finals,
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🍔 Smash Burger Tailgate – Forest City vs. New Hampton 🏈
🍔 Smash Burger Tailgate – Forest City vs. New Hampton 🏈. Come hungry and support a great cause during the Smash Burger Tailgate ahead of the Forest City vs. New Hampton football game! ❤️🏈. 📅 Friday, October 2, 2026. ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM. 📍 Forest...
fastfoodclub.com
Iowa Prime Rib Lovers Drive An Hour To This Out-Of-The-Way Conrad Steakhouse In Tiny Farm Country
Somewhere between the cornfields and the quiet county roads of central Iowa sits a steakhouse that people plan their whole evening around. Folks leave their driveways an hour before dinner, pass through small towns with a single traffic light, and arrive hungry and happy. The prime rib here has become...
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A small-batch miso maker in Cedar Falls is crafting Japanese ingredients from Iowa farms
When Tomie Sasaki-Hesselink moved to Cedar Falls from Japan nearly 25 years ago, she was amazed to see fields upon fields of soybeans. The crop is a staple of Japanese cooking, integrated into daily life. They appeared in the textbook Sasaki-Hesselink was using to teach her children Japanese. “We read...
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KMCH Bring Me My Lunch- Day 1- Tony Helmrichs
The always popular “KMCH…Bring Me My Lunch!” Contest got underway today as we congratulate Tony Helmrichs of the Masonville area as our first winner. For the next three weeks (September 28th through October 16th), we’ll call a farmer just after ABC News at 8am and if they answer their phone by saying “KMCH, Bring Me My Lunch!” that’s exactly what we’ll do!
cbs2iowa.com
Cedar Rapids streets to close Sunday for pizza and beer run
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Several streets in downtown Cedar Rapids will be closed Sunday morning for the Need a Pizza and Beer Run. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Street closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the area between Second and Fourth avenues SE and Second and Fourth streets SE, including portions of the Cedar River Trail.