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This Iowa Amish Country Store Turns One Quick Stop Into A Full Cart

You know those stores where you walk in for one thing and somehow end up wondering how the cart got that full so fast? That is exactly the kind of effect this Iowa Amish Country store has. The second you start moving through the aisles, the whole quick-stop plan begins...

Iowa · 03-27
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The Quiet Iowa Eatery That’s Always Full

Not every restaurant needs a big sign or flashy décor to draw a crowd. In Ottumwa, Iowa, Canteen Lunch proves that point every single day. From the outside, it looks quiet and unassuming, but step inside and you’ll find the place packed with locals and curious travelers who know exactly what they came for.

Ottumwa, IA · 03-23
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This Iowa Bakery Run In Amish Country Turns Warm Pies Into A Road Trip Reason

Ready to start planning your day around pie instead of pretending you had another reason for the drive? This Iowa bakery run through Amish Country makes that choice feel very easy, because the warm pies alone are enough to turn a simple outing into something worth looking forward to. The...

Kalona, IA · 03-13
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Jefferson County Farm Bureau’s Grocery Grab Raises Over $1,300 for Local Food Pantry

The Jefferson County Farm Bureau’s third annual Grocery Grab took place Thursday morning, March 19th, at the Fairfield Hy-Vee, raising $1,374.73 for The Lord’s Cupboard, Fairfield’s local food pantry. Six teams competed in the event, which was held during National Ag Week, March 15th–21st. Teams of two...

Fairfield, IA · 03-19
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Franks a Lot Volunteer BBQ

We “relish” our volunteers and it is time to show it! Main Street Ottumwa invites our current superstars and anyone curious about joining the team to a special night of food, fun, and recognition. Whether you have logged hundreds of hours or you are just looking for a way to get involved in our community’s revitalization, this night is for you.

Ottumwa, IA · 03-17

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17 classic restaurants in Iowa that still feed the state’s soul

There’s a special hum inside Iowa’s most enduring dining rooms — the sizzle of a steak on a century-old grill, the clatter of pie plates, the soft thud of a loose‑meat sandwich wrapped in wax paper. These places predate our favorite gadgets and outlast most trends. They’re the lunch counters and supper clubs, taverns and pizza parlors where menus were set by grandmothers, Greek immigrants, farm families and perfectionists who decided to do one thing the right way for decades. What follows is a hand‑picked tour of Iowa’s classics — restaurants with real lineage, dishes that define a town and rooms that carry memory in their booths and barstools. For each, you’ll find the origin story, what to order, a notable drink and the practicals. Come hungry; leave with a notebook full of story ideas and a glovebox stuffed with take‑out napkins. More: 8 classic restaurants in the Des Moines metro worth a road trip Breitbach’s Country Dining | Balltown Perched atop the bluffs of Balltown, Breitbach’s Country Dining is the kind of Iowa legend that feels stitched into the state’s fabric. Founded under a federal permit in 1852 and purchased a decade later by Jacob Breitbach, the restaurant is

Iowa · 03-17

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Northside Diner in Top 10 for Best Burger in Iowa

Northside Diner in Washington has been voted in as a top 10 finalist in the best burger in Iowa contest. The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association are making the quest for the best burger in Iowa easier as they announced the top 10 finalists in the 17th annual Iowa’s Best Burger Contest last week.

Iowa · 03-17

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One of Iowa’s Best Sandwich Shops Can Be Found in an Alley!

It’s not flashy or easy to find—but the sandwiches are worth the hunt.

Iowa · 02-23

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The Pie Lady brings down the house – and feeds it, too

GLADBROOK — “PIEOWA: A PIECE OF AMERICA” proved to be a slice above the rest during its Gladbrook run last weekend. The award-winning documentary by Ottumwa native Beth M. Howard screened on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Gladbrook Theater and featured an interview with local ‘piepreneur’ Laura Bru (aka The Pie Lady) who hosted the event and, following the showing, serving a baker’s dozen homemade pies to the nearly 100 folks in attendance.

Gladbrook, IA · 02-26

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Main Street Ottumwa kickoffs Downtown Lunch Club to support area businesses

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Thursday marked the official kickoff for Main Street Ottumwa’s new Downtown Lunch Club. Executive Director Kris Patrick says the goal of the club is to encourage people to try out different restaurants in the city while getting to know fellow community members. The first restaurant to...

Ottumwa, IA · 02-26

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Northside Diner in the Running for Best Burger in Iowa

A downtown Washington restaurant is in the running for the best burger in Iowa. Northside Diner is officially vying for the title in Iowa Beef Council’s Best Burger Contest. It is the 17th annual contest held by the Beef Council, and a way to promote Iowa beef. Northside Diner...

Washington, IA · 02-25

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One of Iowa’s Best Sandwich Shops Can Be Found in an Alley!

It’s not flashy or easy to find—but the sandwiches are worth the hunt.

Iowa · 02-23

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One of Iowa’s Best Sandwich Shops Can Be Found in an Alley!

It’s not flashy or easy to find—but the sandwiches are worth the hunt.

Iowa · 02-23

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Extension helps growers raise their own ingredients

Some go big, others go small when it comes to gardening, but the steps to success are the same. Iowa State University’s Mahaska County University Extension hosted a “10 Steps for a Successful Vegetable Garden” presentation for adults Feb. 10 and will hold a second program Feb. 24 geared toward youth and 4-H participants.

Mahaska County, IA · 02-22

The Des Moines Register

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Southeastern Iowa sandwich shop named best in the state. Here's why.

Think you know the best sandwich shop in Iowa? Ask ten people, and you'll likely get ten different answers. Lifestyle and travel publication Only In Your State is weighing in on which shop deserves the title of Iowa's best sandwich spot. Only In Your State recently released its newest 50 Best list, highlighting the best sandwich shops in every U.S. state. The list follows a Des Moines deli being named best hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop by Chowhound. What is the best sandwich shop in Iowa, according to Only In Your State? Only in Your State selected winners by assessing the popularity of reviews, awards, reader nominations, accessibility, inclusivity, affordability, hours, food quality and overall value of each location. Factoring in all of that, the honor of Iowa's best sandwich shop, according to Only In Your State, goes to Canteen Lunch in the Alley in Ottumwa. Canteen Lunch in the Alley is a mom-and-pop-style diner that has been in operation since 1927. The diner has been at its current location, which is in an alley beneath a parking garage, since 1936. The parking garage was built around the diner in the early 2000s. What food is Canteen Lunch in the Alley known

Iowa · 02-20

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The Best Sandwich Shop in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Announced

Each year, people are always looking for the best "something," best beer, best burger, best car wash... Now, while there are so many classic sandwiches out there, which diner or restaurant truly does them best in the Tri-States? It's a question people attempt to answer each year, which sent me to a recent study from OnlyInYourState.com.

Iowa · 02-17

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Jefferson County Farm Bureau Hosts Third Annual Grocery Grab for The Lord’s Cupboard

In celebration of National Ag Week, March 15th–21st, the Jefferson County Farm Bureau is gearing up for its third annual Grocery Grab, an energetic and charitable competition supporting The Lord’s Cupboard, Fairfield’s local food pantry. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, March 19th, at Fairfield...

Jefferson County, IA · 02-17

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Iowa’s Best Lasagna Can Be Found in the Quad Cities [PHOTOS]

According to a recent article from Love Food, the best lasagna in the Hawkeye State can be found at Lunardi’s Italian Restaurant in Davenport.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 02-09

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The Best Pork Tenderloin Sandwich In Iowa Is Hiding Inside This Unassuming Restaurant

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are tucked away in the most ordinary-looking places, like a diamond ring forgotten in a sock drawer. That’s exactly the case with Goldie’s Ice Cream Shoppe in Prairie City, Iowa, where the state’s most celebrated pork tenderloin sandwich has been quietly drawing in-the-know food enthusiasts for years.

Prairie City, IA · 02-11