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This Amish Bakery Inside An Old Barn Has People Driving Hours For Fall Pies
I have learned that stopping at a country bakery “just to look” is a very expensive form of self-deception. That became obvious on a gravel road in rural Iowa, where an old barn packed with fall pies, glazed twists, fresh bread, and country-store finds quickly ruined my plan to buy only one thing.
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Bridge View Center Announces October Wine Pairing Wednesday
Bridge View Center is inviting the community to enjoy an evening of food, wine and conversation during its next Wine Pairing Wednesday, set for Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The evening will begin with a social gathering at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $60 per person, and reservations are required by noon on Monday, October 12.
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This Rural Iowa Restaurant Piles Fried Chicken High At Its All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
Fried chicken stacked in a steam pan, golden and steaming, sitting a few feet from a salad bar in a country dining room in southeast Iowa. That is the kind of meal that makes people drive past three towns without complaining. The buffet here draws a crowd, the chicken gets...
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This Massive Iowa Country Store Is Basically A Rural Costco With Fresh Groceries
I knew this was more than a normal grocery run when my cart held cheese, bulk spices, quilting fabric, and half a pantry. Suddenly, the trunk felt very small. This massive country market in southern Iowa sells far more than groceries. You will find bulk foods, deli meats, baking supplies, candy, clothing, kitchen gear, fabric, and plenty of unexpected finds.
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This Small-Town Oskaloosa Cafe Serves The Homestyle Iowa Breakfast Locals And Passing-Through Travelers Both Swear By
Some of the best meals in Iowa are hiding in plain sight, tucked into a row of storefronts where trucks slow down and locals wave to each other by name. There’s a modest little counter-and-booth spot in Oskaloosa that opens before sunrise and stays busy right through the lunch hour, drawing farmers, road-trippers, and folks who have been coming for years.
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This Iowa Discount Grocery Store Has Prices So Low You’ll Swear It’s a Mistake
Bags of chips for ten cents. A four-pack of paper towels for a dollar. Deals like that sound too good to be real, yet shoppers keep making the drive out to a quiet stretch of southern Iowa to find them. There is a discount grocery store tucked into the countryside where the shelves change week to week and the prices make people do a double take at the register.
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Food, Music, and Shopping at 4th Street Food Court Event in Kalona
The Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce is trying something new later this month, hosting a dinner and music event at the 4th Street Food Court in Kalona. On Wednesday, September 16th, patrons can stop by 4th Street from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to grab dinner and enjoy live music.
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This Iowa Budget Grocery Is A Lifesaver For Cost-Conscious Shoppers
A grocery cart can fill up surprisingly fast when paper goods are heavily discounted and snacks are marked down to pocket change. At this rural Iowa store, the receipt is often the biggest surprise. The shelves change constantly. Overstock, dented boxes, freezer bargains, cheap household goods, and seasonal produce all...
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Lunch club looks to boost downtown Ottumwa foot traffic
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Main Street Ottumwa said its monthly Downtown Lunch Club has increased lunch sales at participating restaurants. Main Street Ottumwa has sent a group of regulars to a different downtown restaurant once a month since February as part of an effort to increase foot traffic for downtown businesses.
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Golden Dome Café: Where Tasty Organic Food Is Made with Love
There’s a quiet magic happening these days at the Golden Dome Café, where longtime chef Dolores Johnson brings her passion for whole-food vegetarian cooking to the newly renovated space. Located at 1112 Granville Ave. on the Maharishi International University campus in Fairfield, the expanded restaurant has become one of the best-kept secrets—and best values—in town. Lunch and dinner buffets offer nourishing organic meals, and pre-ordered to-go meals and convenient “take home favorites” can be picked up.
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Bloomfield Jam and Jelly Competition Set for Saturday
Bloomfield will be buzzing with activity Saturday as the annual Jam and Jelly Competition returns during the Bloomfield Farmers Market. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on the Bloomfield Square, with 23 entries already registered for this year’s competition. Organizers say there could be a few additional entries before the event begins.
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This Iowa Amish Bulk Foods Store Is Packed With Country-Store Finds
I have a weakness for country stores that make a simple grocery stop feel like a small adventure. This Iowa bulk foods store does exactly that. You walk in for flour, spices, or a few pantry basics. Then the candy bins start calling. The baked goods look impossible to ignore....
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10 Historic Iowa Restaurants That Haven’t Changed Their Recipes In Decades
I have a soft spot for restaurants that seem completely uninterested in chasing trends. They know what works, and they keep cooking it. That is what makes these Iowa spots so satisfying. The recipes have history, the regulars have opinions, and the best dishes taste like someone decided long ago not to mess with a good thing.
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Ottumwa Chili Cook-Off Set for October 10
Chili lovers and backyard cooks will have the opportunity to put their recipes to the test during an upcoming Outdoor Chili Cook-Off benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Godfrey’s Ale House, 2513 Northgate Street in Ottumwa. Teams can begin...