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McDonald’s in Jefferson Continues to Progress, Hiring Staff Later this Month

With the progress of the new McDonald’s in Jefferson, the next phase is about to get underway. Director of Operations Heidi Moore says they are holding open interviews later this month and early December at the Jefferson Public Library. When the business first announced the new location in Jefferson, Moore indicated that there would be up to 45 staff and ten additional supervisor roles needed.

Jefferson, IA · 2d
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Clear Lake's Surf Ballroom reveals its 2027 Winter Dance Party lineup

CLEAR LAKE, Iowa — The Surf Ballroom & Museum has announced the entertainment lineup for the 2027 Winter Dance Party, taking place Feb. 4-6 in Clear Lake. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chubby Checker & The Wildcats will headline this year's celebration. The annual event honors Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, whose final performances took place at the Surf Ballroom on Feb. 2, 1959.

Clear Lake, IA · 2d
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Clean Up in Aisle Five, Deer

“Clean up in aisle five” took on new meaning last weekend for a north Iowa grocery store. Mason City Police Mike McKelvey says they were notified shortly after 11 AM Sunday (Nov. 1) that a large buck had just crashed through a window at Hy Vee East on South Illinois Avenue. Callers reported the deer was running around in the dining area of the store and that a five-year-old boy was injured and bleeding from his head.

Mason City, IA · 3d
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This Small Iowa Downtown Is Home to the Only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel Still Taking Guests

Frank Lloyd Wright drew plans for six hotels, and only one still hands out room keys at night. That last survivor sits in a small downtown in Iowa, right across from a city park. Wright sketched it in 1908, then left for Europe before the job was done. His associate,...

Mason City, IA · 1d
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Waldorf University Music Hosts Gift of Music Concert Weekend

The Waldorf University Music Department will present the annual Gift of Music Concerts on November 14, at 7 p.m. and November 15, at 3 p.m. Both concerts will take place at Immanuel Lutheran Church and will feature the Waldorf Wind Symphony under the direction of the Director of Instrumental Activities Ms. Mary O’Connell, as well as the Waldorf University Choir and Schola Cantorum Chamber Choir, under the direction of Director of Choral Activities Dr. Emilie Bertram.

Forest City, IA · 2d

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9 Precautions Iowans Should Take When Shopping at Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee plans to phase out its Perks Plus membership in early 2027. Until then, the fine print still applies. These are the precautions Iowans should take when shopping at Hy-Vee. 1. Card Statements After the 2019 Notice. Hy-Vee’s October 2019 payment card notice said malware searched for card data at...

Iowa · 3d

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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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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 · 2d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Eatery In Iowa Serves A Fish Fry Absolutely Worth The Drive

One corner of this restaurant’s original building sits eight inches higher than the other. Locals even gave the lopsided little structure a nickname. That alone earns it a spot on my list. The tilt is only the opening act. The place started as a catfish pond on a family...

Iowa · 6d

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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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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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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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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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This Iowa Steakhouse Is Serving A Three-Course Thanksgiving Dinner With Turkey Or Steak

A pumpkin dessert is waiting at the end of one Thanksgiving dinner this year. The meal comes in three courses. You start with soup or salad, move to turkey or steak with seasonal sides, and finish with that pumpkin treat. Nobody at your table has to wash a single roasting...

West Des Moines, IA · 3d

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This Iowa Pizza Joint Drips Honey on the Crust, and Regulars Swear by It

Bottles of honey sit right on the tables at one Iowa pizza parlor. They aren’t there for tea. They’re there for your crust. That sweet habit is so well known that people mention it almost as often as the pizza itself. The shop also bakes six different crust styles, including whole wheat, potato flour, and oat flour.

Ames, IA · 1d

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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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Karina Longworth will talk Old Hollywood bisexuals at two screenings of classic films in Iowa

Karina Longworth, the writer, film historian and voice behind the podcast You Must Remember This, will be stopping at Varsity Cinema in Des Moines and FilmScene in Iowa City in the days ahead to tour the latest season of the show, titled “The Bisexuals.”. First launched in 2014, You...

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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Leaf them be? How to prep your yard before winter

DES MOINES, Iowa — We’re well past peak fall colors in central Iowa, and most trees are losing their leaves. But you may not need to get out the rakes just yet. In fact, environmental experts say not so fast. For large, thick patches of leaves on turf grass, it is recommended to rake up […]

Iowa · 1d

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This Iowa Soul Food Kitchen Fries Catfish Worth Skipping Lunch For

The catfish here comes Southern fried, golden brown, and parked next to two sides like collard greens and jalapeno corn. That combo alone could reorganize your whole afternoon. The menu keeps going, too. Peach cobbler, sweet potato pie, and lemon cake wait at the finish line for anyone still standing.

Des Moines, IA · 2d