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8 Eastern Iowa Buffets That Locals Say Still Do Things Like It Is The 1980s
You know those restaurants that seem completely happy doing things the same way they always have? I have a soft spot for those, especially when a buffet is involved. Across eastern Iowa, a few places still feel like they found a good formula years ago and decided not to overthink it. You grab a plate, find a seat, and settle in without much fuss.
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Bluegill and Bass Fishing at Lake Darling Stalled Due to Rain
Continued rain has kept the water levels at Lake Darling near Brighton from returning to normal levels, impacting available fishing. The water temperatures are slowly coming down but the bluegills are not returning to shallower water. It is recommended to concentrate efforts on the cedar trees out in the middle of the lake in the 10- to 12-foot water depth. The ideal temperature for bluegill fishing is 73 degrees, but they are active in waters reading 65 to 80 degrees.
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110 run in 6th Broken Anvil
WEST POINT – Nic Chiri’s a little weird. And if that’s weird, there should be no normal. Chiri, the head wrestling coach at Fort Madison High School and director of maintenance for the district, is also an avid runner. A very avid runner. Over the weekend, he...
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Iowa’s Amish Bulk Foods Store Has So Many Country Store Finds You’ll Be Glad You Made The Drive
The best country-store finds are sometimes tucked far beyond the usual shopping stops, where the road itself becomes part of the experience. Near Kalona, Iowa, open farmland and quiet backroads lead to Stringtown Grocery, an Amish bulk foods store at 2254 540th St SW where shelves hold everything from pantry staples to old-fashioned favorites.
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LUX Hair & Co. Opens New Location
GOPIP Ambassadors and Ottumwa Radio welcomed LUX Hair & Co. to its new location Monday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. LUX Hair & Co. has relocated from Church Street to 412 East Main Street, Suite A, in Ottumwa. The salon offers hair and nail services and operates by appointment only,...
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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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Pancake Day Returns To Centerville Square
Get ready to grab your fork and bring the whole family to the Centerville Square for Pancake Day 2026, a full day of food, entertainment, games and activities for all ages. The celebration gets underway at 8 a.m. on the Centerville Square with the Pancake Day 5K, 10K Fun Run and 1.3-mile Walk. On-site registration will be available beginning at 7 a.m.
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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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Ode to Fairfield Musicians: Diverse Talents, from Electronic to Alternative
I was reflecting recently on the original music created and performed in Fairfield during the era 2011–2021, and I want to honor the artists who blessed us with their talents. This playlist reveals some of my favorite tracks from their CDs, expressing a wide range of genres: folk, alternative, Americana, indie, rock, pop, singer-songwriter, electronic, and jazz. As I couldn’t include everyone here, I hope to develop another list in the future.
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An Iowa Small-Town Bakery Stop With Fall Treats Worth Every Mile
I planned to grab one pastry and be back on the road. Then I saw the case, smelled the almond filling, and immediately stopped pretending I had that kind of self-control. This small-town Iowa bakery has been tempting people for generations. Dutch letters, windmill cookies, apple pastries, breads, and cream-filled treats make choosing just one thing almost impossible.
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Lines for Life, an Ottumwa fishing tournament bringing awareness to suicide prevention, returns for second year
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Lines for Life, a fishing tournament bringing awareness to suicide prevention, returned to Ottumwa for its second annual competition on Saturday. Kalina Lord founded the nonprofit Project Nicholas after her brother died by suicide. One of his favorite hobbies was fishing. So, years later, Lord created the fishing tournament as a way to encourage people — especially men — to make connections in the community while sharing local mental health resources with them.
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Fairfield Art Association to Present “The Earth Speaks” Exhibit at Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
The Fairfield Art Association will open a new exhibit titled “The Earth Speaks” by Iowa City artist Monica Basile in the Main Gallery at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center on Friday, October 2nd, according to a press release from the FAA. A reception for the artist will...