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Adel Farmers Market Continues Through End of October
There’s still time to grab seasonal produce in Adel. Manager Gretchen Wilson says the Adel Farmers Market will continue through the end of the month. “Since the business that I own is Wilson Farm Produce with lots of veggies and stuff, the way I’ve always explained it to the customers and the vendors is that we’ll run the market up until we have a hard freeze and lose veggies. It’s kind of a bonus that I offer to all of my vendors that you’re more than welcome to come and set up throughout the month of October. So it looks like as of right now, weather permitting, we should have at least another three weeks of the market in Adel.”
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People Come From All Over Iowa For This Secret Hole-In-The-Wall Hamburger Restaurant
People really do drive into Marshalltown just for this little burger spot. That claim sounded slightly ridiculous to me until I saw the wrestling-covered walls and a menu that reads more like a championship card. Burgers borrow names from wrestling legends, toppings get unapologetically weird, and even the sides seem...
WHO 13
Nevada’s Starbucks Drive-In prepares for demolition as donations double
NEVADA, Iowa — The Starbucks Drive-In is preparing for demolition after a few holdups and says they have nearly doubled their donations in just under a month. The Starbucks Drive-In, located at 1620 Lincoln Highway, is a Nevada staple and was tasked with rebuilding after a June fire left the building too damaged to repair. […]
The Des Moines Register
Meddys bringing Mediterranean food to Jordan Creek in West Des Moines
Jordan Creek Town Center is about to swap a long-vacant Tex-Mex address for a Mediterranean name with real momentum. Meddys, the polished casual concept born in Wichita, Kansas, is moving into the former On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina space with a 2027 opening. Founded in 2014 by Alex Harb, Meddys grew from his mother’s Lebanese recipes and the bright, herb‑driven dishes he learned to cook as a child. What began as a single Wichita restaurant has expanded across Oklahoma, Kansas, the Kansas City metro and Omaha, building a reputation for clean flavors, generous portions and a dining experience that feels elevated. The Jordan Creek Town Center opening marks the brand’s first move into Iowa and its latest step in a steady Midwest expansion. In February, Harb announced plans to open in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, which debuted at the end of September, add another Omaha location and enter new markets including Columbia and St. Louis in Missouri and Des Moines. What does Meddys look like inside? Meddys interiors tend to follow a consistent design language with warm woods, wicker pendant lights, stone accents and dining rooms washed in natural light. The look is modern Mediterranean with a rustic edge.
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Clear Your Afternoon For The Reuben At This Unassuming Iowa Restaurant That Locals Keep Talking About
A Reuben can be eaten in minutes, but the best ones make you forget you were ever in a hurry. At Francies in Des Moines, Iowa, this familiar sandwich becomes a reason to slow down, settle into a comfortable booth, and enjoy the layers of corned beef, tangy dressing, sauerkraut, and toasted bread.
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The Coop Holds Opening Night In Marshalltown
There is a new place to get chicken in Marshalltown as The Coop tested how their restaurant will do. They opened last night for a quick test but their official opening will be on Thursday, October 15th. The Coop is on the south side of Marshalltown located at 3010 S Center Street.
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Buried In Gravy, The Chicken Fried Steak At This No Fuss Iowa Diner Is Worth Every Mile
Gravy has a way of making a plate look downright excessive—and that is part of the charm. At Pleasant Hill Diner in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, the chicken fried steak arrives as the kind of hearty comfort food that can make a simple lunch feel worth the drive, especially when you are craving something filling and familiar.
Fast Casual
Jersey Mike’s franchisee opening Dunn Bros Coffee in Illinois, Iowa
Dunn Brothers Coffee is entering Illinois and adding to its Iowa presence through a development agreement with a new multi-unit franchisee. The Minneapolis-based chain signed the deal with Beans & Rice LLC, led by Kevin and Michelle Ramirez. The agreement covers shops in Davenport and Clinton, Iowa, and East Moline, Illinois, with the first location opening in 2027.
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Nevada’s Starbucks Drive-In prepares for demolition as donations double
NEVADA, Iowa -- The Starbucks Drive-In is preparing for demolition after a few holdups and says they have nearly doubled their donations in just under a month. The Starbucks Drive-In, located at 1620 Lincoln Highway, is a Nevada staple and was tasked with rebuilding after a June fire left the building too damaged to repair. While the owners initially said the business may not return, support from the City of Nevada and its people has ensured the restaurant would once again open its doors.
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The Coop Restaurant to open in Marshalltown October 15th
The Coop Fast Food Restaurant will officially open on Thursday October 15th. The Coop took over the building formerly occupied by Wendy’s on South Center Street. The Coop has another newer location in Ames near Iowa State that opened last November. The Coop is very similar to Raising Cains, another Chicken restaurant. The Coop has a location in Ames, two locations in Kansas Wichita and Hutchinson. The Coop is a chicken finger restaurant they will offer Chicken Finger meals, and Chicken Sandwiches. One thing that sets them apart from Raising Cains is the different sauces they offer which include the Coop Signature sauce, but you can also get ranch, Buffalo, Barbecue, Honey Mustard, Fox Sauce and more. The Coop will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting on October 15th at 10:15 a.m. They will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m. depending on what works best in Marshalltown.
The Des Moines Register
Refill Market provides Des Moines alternative and sustainable shopping
A muted rainbow of Mason jars with assorted dry foods, snacks, seasonings and more line the shelves of The Refill Market on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines. As soon as customers walk into the bulk refill store, owner Amanda Seals greets them with a smile, ready to offer help. For first-time customers, Seals walks them through filling up reusable containers and weighing the products. After nearly a year in business at 2701 Ingersoll Ave., the store's bulk inventory has grown to include fresh-ground peanut butter, avocado cooking oil, five different kinds of lentils and sustainably made containers. Everything in the store is vegan, but The Refill Market offers products for everyone, Seals said. Each bulk container has a tag that lists the product's ingredients and origin. There are spoons and funnels available for filling containers, and Seals even offers a jar library for customers who forget a container. Some people were wary of Seals' idea to open a store where people bring in containers that would otherwise be thrown away and refill them with bulk dry foods and snacks. She acknowledges shoppers are used to one-stop supermarkets containing thousands of different products, likely in single-use packaging. But people who come
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This Old-School Iowa Diner Serves Country Fried Steak And Fresh Pie Nearly Around The Clock
There is something very satisfying about finding an Iowa diner with the lights still on when almost everything else has closed. You can slide into a booth late at night, order pancakes like it is breakfast, and finish with a slice of pie without anyone questioning the timing. The menu...
Axios Des Moines
First bite: After flood, LUX Waukee reopens
The recently opened LUX Asian Restaurant and Bar is bringing Asian fare and a swanky cocktail-bar vibe to Waukee. Why it matters: It gives the Grand Prairie Parkway corridor another destination as restaurants and retail follow Waukee's rapid growth. 🌊 The latest: LUX temporarily closed last week after a faulty thermostat in the hood system triggered its fire-suppression system, flooding the restaurant . Staff spent three days cleaning and repairing the space, and it has now reopened. Catch up quick: LUX opened in August, founded by three Vietnamese friends who formed LTJ Group after working in a nail salon business. Chef Raelynn Brockman's résumé includes Harbinger, HomeGrown and Cafe Trellis, local food reporter Wini Moranville reports . LUX Waukee's scallion pancakes. Photo: Jason Clayworth/Axios On my plate: I went small — and loved all three. Scallion pancakes ($8) with crisp-edged chili crunch and sweet soy. Chargrilled beef lemongrass skewers ($9). Mama's Classic Egg Rolls ($8), golden-fried and served with nuoc cham — a sweet-salty Vietnamese dipping sauce. If you go: 3150 Grand Prairie Pkwy., Suite 150. Lunch: 10:30am to 2:30pm daily; dinner starts at 4:30pm and ends at 9:30pm Sunday-Thursday and ends at 11pm Friday and Saturday.
Iowa State Daily
Find your newest Craving in Ames
A new storefront opened last Friday on Lincoln Way. Replacing Campus Brew, Crave is bringing coffee, Kona Ice, dirty soda and warm cookies to Campustown; everything a college student needs for a good study session. “If you’re craving something, we’re the spot to be,” Jordan Baker, daughter of owners Emily...
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