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The Iconic Sandwich Shop In Iowa Where You Can Still Eat For Under $10
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences are hiding in the most unassuming places – like down an alley in Ottumwa, Iowa, where the Canteen Lunch in the Alley has been serving up loose meat sandwiches that would make any fast food chain executive weep with envy. You know those...
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Discover a Hidden Multi-Use Trail in Iowa You Have to Check Out
Iowa is a wide-open state, and that means it’s full of great parks and forests that provide many opportunities for hikers to explore. But surprisingly, one hidden gem of a hike isn’t located in a rural area-but around the city of Fairfield. This mid-sized town of just under 10,000 people, located in the southeast region […]
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Fairfield’s Taco John’s Wins Top Franchise Award in Nation
Taco John’s in Fairfield has earned the title of Top Franchisee across the entire Taco John’s system, thanks to exceptional performance in 2024 and into the first half of 2025. This prestigious honor, awarded to Corrick Vision and partners, celebrates the team’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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TrekFest: A Star Trek–Inspired Weekend in Riverside, Iowa
If you’ve ever wanted to attend a Star Trek festival without leaving the Midwest, set your course for Riverside, Iowa. Each summer, this small town along Highway 22 boldly goes where few Iowa festivals have gone before. It’s TrekFest — a weekend-long celebration of Star Trek fandom, small-town fun, and community pride.
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This Iowa Café Might Be the Midwest’s Best-Kept Lunch Secret
Tucked in an Ottumwa alley with a glowing neon sign, this tiny café punches far above its weight. You slide onto a horseshoe counter, watch the steam rise, and realize every seat is front row. The loose-meat magic happens fast, the flavors linger longer, and suddenly you are a regular. Ready to see why locals guard this lunch secret like treasure?
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Lake Wapello State Park welcomes new year with first day hike
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - 23 hikers gathered on the trails at Lake Wapello State Park Wednesday, stepping into the new year the way they want to live it, outdoors and moving forward. For some, it was a fresh start to the new year, creating new memories. “We just wanted to...
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Hearty Amish Feasts On An Iowa Farm: Inside Miller Homestead Cooking In Kalona
Iowa’s Amish country is full of farmhouse kitchens and family-style dining experiences, but one of the most memorable “restaurants” is actually inside an Amish home: Miller Homestead Cooking, 5708 Sharon Center Road SW, Kalona, IA 52247, where visitors sit down to a full Amish meal around a long table on a working farm. It is not a neon-signed roadside diner; instead, it is an intimate, reservation-only experience that has quietly become a must-do stop for travelers exploring the oldest and largest Amish community in the Hawkeye State around Kalona.kalonachamber+3
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Coffee Is So Hot Right Now
As the chill of winter sets in, a steaming cup of comfort is all you need to ward it off. No matter what warm beverages you choose, winter will be a whole lot more bearable on the Wapello County Hot Cocoa and Coffee Trail. Each stop has its own cozy personality, local flavor, and must-try drinks that will make your tour feel like a caffeine-powered treasure hunt.
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First Day Hike at Lake Darling State Park
Kick off 2026 with a bit of outdoor activity at a First Day Hike at one of Iowa’s state parks this New Year’s Day. First Day Hikes are being offered all throughout Iowa, with 23 parks hosting guided hikes where park staff and volunteers lead the way. That includes Lake Darling State Park near Brighton. Hikers will meet at 9 a.m. at the Lake Darling Lodge, and then proceed south toward the pedestrian bridge along the paved trail. Light refreshments will be served by the Friends of Lake Darling. The trail is wide, flat, and paved.
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Community Choir set to begin Jan. 12 with first rehearsal
Retired music educator/farmer and Director of Albia’s Community Choir Paul Peterson has released a memo reminding everyone its time to make beautiful music again!. First rehearsal will be Jan. 12 in Albia’s High School Band room at 7 p.m. Enter through the south door. About 50 percent of...
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Art Domestique in Washington Holding Annual Photography Show
Community members can view local photographers’ work all month at Art Domestique. The Art Domestique Annual Photography Show features photographers from across southeast Iowa. The show runs through January 30th, and can be viewed by the public during regular business hours. There will be reception for the photographers on Friday, January 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., where the photographs will be judged and awards will be given out. The public is invited to the reception to meet the photographers.
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Grumpy Old Men: The Musical Coming to the Washington Community Theater
A comedy about rivalry, friendship, and finding resolution is coming to the Washington Community Center stage, and auditions are coming up with the local community theater. Grumpy Old Men: The Musical is based on the classic 1993 film. Set in the wintry town of Wabasha, Minnesota, the show follows the decades-long feud between neighbors John Gustafson and Max Goldman, whose lives are thrown into chaos when the beautiful and charming Ariel Truax moves in across the street.
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Washington Community Theater Announces New Manager and Technical Director
The Washington Community Theater has announced the hiring of a new Theater Manager and Technical Director. Mark Fischer is a native of Moberly, Missouri and comes to Washington with extensive experience in arts leadership and theatre operations. His background includes work with the 4th Street Theatre in Moberly, the Moberly Council of the Arts, and the 4th Street Players. Fischer and his family recently relocated to Washington, and his family includes his wife and four sons.