Morrison
Morrison, IA · Food & Drink
northerniowan.com
Music fans get a taste of Bagel Steak
The first weekend after classes is famous for being among the rowdiest. Lines climbed up the Hill at the Social House and Sharky’s. But those music fans who found a home at Octopus that night were delighted by the rock n’ roll sounds shared by the bands. Last Friday, Aug. 28, Bagel Steak played at Octopus on College Hill, with West Avenue as special guests.
1230kfjb.com
Marshalltown Mayor Excited for Chicken Restaurant
Friday morning, Marshalltown Mayor Mike Ladehoff stopped by to talk about some good things happening on the southside of Marshalltown. He mentioned that there is a new chicken restaurant coming to town, The Coop. He then talks about the Shops at Marshalltown and all the updates that Reserve Development has...
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Rio Burritos plans second restaurant in southwest Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS — A popular Mexican restaurant is expanding for the first time since it planted roots in northeast Cedar Rapids. Rio Burritos, currently at 5001 First Ave. NE, will soon have a second spot at 2300 Edgewood Road SW, Suite G. The location initially opened as a Buff City Soap shop in 2021 before closing several months ago. Phoebe Rios, owner of Rio Burritos, hopes to have the new, full-service location open toward the end of the year. She still is considering the name — whether it will be called Rio Burritos or something new. But the menu will be decidedly different from the family-run restaurant’s current focus on the northeast side. Aside from a few popular staples, like birria, most of the menu will be new. Rios anticipates year-round tamales there, which are currently only available by preorder at select times. She said the new menu will be more streamlined with authentic dishes that can’t be found at other local Mexican restaurants. “There’s going to be names on there they probably won’t be able to pronounce, and that’s great — we’ll help them with that,” she said. Tortillas on the southwest side will be made from scratch, ratcheting
kchanews.com
Charles City’s Great Chili Cook-Off ‘Banking on the Best Chili in Town’
Chili lovers rejoice! Main Street Charles City’s Great Chili Cook-Off is back, with a new team of cooks at a new time of year. Mark your calendars for September 11th, to warm up your tummy and your community spirit, as well as help pick the winner of the 28th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off. In the past this event has been held in the winter months, but for the first time has been moved to the fall, the start of cooler weather.
chilichili.net
Rio Burritos plans second restaurant in Cedar Rapids | Food & Drink
CEDAR RAPIDS — A popular Mexican restaurant is expanding for the first time since it planted roots in northeast Cedar Rapids. Rio Burritos, currently at 5001 First Ave. NE, will soon have a second spot at 2300 Edgewood Road SW, Suite G. The location initially opened as a Buff City Soap shop in 2021 before closing several months ago.
951thebull.com
Charles City’s Great Chili Cook-Off ‘Banking on the Best Chili in Town’
Chili lovers rejoice! Main Street Charles City’s Great Chili Cook-Off is back, with a new team of cooks at a new time of year. Mark your calendars for September 11th, to warm up your tummy and your community spirit, as well as help pick the winner of the 28th Annual Great Chili Cook-Off. In the past this event has been held in the winter months, but for the first time has been moved to the fall, the start of cooler weather.
familyvacationsus.com
This Old-Timey Iowa Burger Joint Has People Driving in From Every Direction for One Classic Order
Some restaurants feed your stomach, but a few also feed your memory, and Maid-Rite Marshalltown IA is one of those rare places. People roll into town from highways, back roads, and family road trips for a simple loose meat sandwich that has earned a loyal following the old-fashioned way, one bite at a time.
familyvacationsus.com
This Small Iowa Town Bakes Homemade Pie on What Feels Like Every Corner
Tucked into north-central Iowa, Eldora is the kind of town that moves at its own unhurried pace, and its bakers seem to have it all figured out. The aroma of fresh pie drifts through the streets with an ease that makes you slow down, look around, and wonder why you were ever in a hurry.
Hometown Current
Senior dining menus for Aug. 31 through Sept. 4, 2026
Belle Plaine and Marengo Marengo Senior Dining, located at 1083 Court Ave. in Marengo, serves meals to seniors at noon daily. In Belle Plaine, meals are served at 1309 Fifth Ave. To sign up for the programs, call Ginny at 319-444-3135. For delivery or to make a reservation, call 319-444-3135 in Belle Plaine or 319-642-5817 in Marengo. Monday, Aug. 31: ham, baked potato, Brussels sprouts, pineapple, graham crackers, bread and butter. Tuesday, Sept. 1: cook’s choice. Wednesday, Sept. 2: pork loin, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed fruit, green beans, protein bar, bread and butter. Thursday, Sept. 3: tilapia, baked potato, broccoli, fruited yogurt, graham crackers, bread and butter. Friday, Sept. 4: chili, mixed green salad, oranges, corn bread, crackers. Millersburg, North English Senior meals are served at noon in North English and Millersburg. Call one day ahead for reservations and for carry-out, 319-664-3283. Meals are subject to change. Monday, Aug. 31: chicken noodle casserole, vegetables, fruit, milk. September menus were not available at press time.
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Minnie’s BBQ opens in Cedar Rapids in former Salsa Guy Cafe location
CEDAR RAPIDS — A new barbecue restaurant has filled a vacancy on the southeast side of Cedar Rapids. Minnie’s BBQ opened Aug. 21 at 2874 Mount Vernon Road SE. A soft opening menu for the restaurant, posted by a customer, lists options for rib meals, rib tips, fried chicken and sandwiches like pulled beef, pulled pork and sliced brisket. Sides include cornbread, fries, baked beans, potato salad and coleslaw. A permanent menu has not yet been posted. Billed as an option with “big flavor, real smoke,” and “no shortcuts,” the new restaurant fills the vacancy in the green building previously home to Salsa Guy Cafe and Sweet Basil’s Pizza. Salsa Guy, which found success there as its first brick-and-mortar, closed the location in April to focus on its new flagship restaurant on Blairs Ferry Road NE and other planned expansions.
travelmag.com
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.