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Pollock, MO · Lifestyle
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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...
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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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Animal-welfare group expands lawsuit over puppy laundering, USDA enforcement
Steve Kruse's Stonehenge Kennels in West Point, Iowa, has been repeatedly cited for failure to provide adequate veterinary care. The two dogs pictured here were suffering from bleeding foot injuries and an eye disorder, according to federal inspectors. (Aerial photo courtesy of Bailing Out Benji. Inset photos taken by USDA inspectors courtesy of Bailing Out Benji.)
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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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Pioneer Ridge Hosts Spooky Trail Adventure
Families looking for a fun way to celebrate the Halloween season can head to Pioneer Ridge Nature Area October 23 and 24 for an educational adventure on the trails. This year’s event will focus on Iowa animals with bad reputations, giving visitors a chance to learn more about some of the state’s most misunderstood creatures.
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RVTV returns to Albia tomorrow!
RVTV 2026 is set to bring unforgettable energy to Albia’s Historic Downtown District on Thursday, September 10, as we welcome this year’s theme: “Country Roads Take Me Home.” This year’s celebration blends hometown pride, fall fun, and the spirit that makes Albia shine. Festivities begin...
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Visit Fairfield Launches Free “Off the Wall” Public Art Pass
Visit Fairfield Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a new free digital public art pass called Off the Wall, inviting both visitors and residents to explore Fairfield’s murals, sculptures, mosaics, and other public art through a self-guided experience, according to a press release from the organization. The mobile-friendly pass...
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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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This Old-School Missouri Country Store Is Worth The Drive For Its Baked Goods Alone
A good country store can make you forget how far you had to drive to get there, especially when the smell of fresh baked goods hits before you have even decided what to buy. Somewhere in Missouri, one old-school stop has turned that simple pleasure into a reason people happily make the trip.