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This Iowa Amish Bulk Food And General Store Has A Bakery Worth The Early Drive This Fall

Raspberry cream cheese rolls, Amish donuts, and a loaf of bread with bacon, egg, and cheese baked right inside. That lineup alone deserves a spot on your weekend plans. The bakery shares space with a full Amish bulk food and general store. Spices, flours, jams, homemade candies, toys, and fabric all fill the same small shop.

Montour, IA · 11d
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Iowa's Valerie Knospe Wins Hardee's 2026 National Biscuit Baker Competition

Fifty-two biscuits. Fifteen minutes. One national title on the line. That was the gauntlet facing the finalists at Hardee's 2026 National Biscuit Baker Competition—and when the flour settled, it was Valerie Knospe of West Union, Iowa, standing at the top. Hardee's, the quick-service brand synonymous with its Made From...

West Union, IA · 10d
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10 Iowa Pizza Places That Locals Swear Serve The Best Slices In The State

Ask around Iowa about the best pizza, and you may accidentally start an argument. That is partly because everyone seems to mean something different by “good pizza.”. In Marshalltown, crisp square cuts have generations of fans. Davenport does long strips. Des Moines somehow made Crab Rangoon work on a...

Iowa · 22d
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Hometown Eats: The Blind Pig brings big flavors to Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Blind Pig is serving up burgers, sandwiches and other American favorites on Cedar Rapids’ northeast side. One of the restaurant’s best-known dishes is its breaded pork tenderloin. The Iowa Pork Producers named it one of Iowa’s top five tenderloins in 2020.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 13d
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52 Biscuits in 15 Minutes Earns Iowa Baker $10,000 Hardee’s Title

Valerie Knospe of West Union, Iowa, won the 2026 Hardee’s National Biscuit Baker Competition and its $10,000 first prize. She advanced through a series of local and regional rounds to reach the four-person national finals, which took place in October. One of the other finalists was a Tennessee baker from Hardee’s in Dayton. More Business News.

West Union, IA · 11d

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Brain & Courtlin End Listener Lunch 2026 at a Brand New Supper Club

We only have ONE more month of Listener Lunch in 2026, and we're ending the year with another new Corridor restaurant!. After a wonderful October full of delicious food from Mercury in Cedar Rapids, it's time for us to move onto our final 2026 lunch destination. Every Tuesday in November, we'll be enjoying lunch at...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 13d

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Clarksville Fire Department Plans Omelet Breakfast and Raffle

The Clarksville Fire Department will host its annual omelet breakfast Sunday, November 8, from 8 a.m. until noon in the Clarksville school lunchroom.The menu includes made-to-order omelets, hash browns, toast and drinks. Meals are available for a freewill donation, with all proceeds going toward equipment for a new fire truck....

Clarksville, IA · 11d

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Big Grove Brewery Unveils Holiday Pop-Up

Big Grove Brewery is bringing a new holiday experience to Iowa this November with the debut of A Very Merry Big Grove. The post Big Grove Brewery Unveils Holiday Pop-Up appeared first on Fabulous Iowa .

Iowa City, IA · 13d

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October is Pork Month, Affordable Option at the Meat Counter

Joanne Tupper is with the Chickasaw County Pork Producers Association. She says pork is a nutritious, affordable option at the grocery store. Tupper says their pork promotional efforts include visits to New Hampton fourth grade students, many who meet a pig face-to-face for the first time. In addition to the...

Chickasaw County, IA · 11d

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Big Grove announces holiday pop-up for Iowa locations

IOWA CITY — Iowa’s largest brewery is keeping spirits bright with a new holiday pop-up experience this year. “A Very Merry Big Grove,” an immersive experience, will run in all four of its Iowa taprooms — Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Solon and Iowa City — from November through Jan. 5. The experience will roll out on a staggered schedule: Des Moines taproom opens Nov. 10.Cedar Rapids taproom opens Nov. 12.Solon taproom opens Nov. 16.Iowa City taproom opens Nov. 24. Each one will undergo floor-to-ceiling transformations where guests can expect “over-the-top” holiday decor, twinkling lights, festive energy, games and giveaways, in addition to holiday fare, special craft brews and cocktails, and ongoing holiday events. "We wanted to create a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable space where our communities can gather and celebrate the holidays." said Matthew Swift, CEO of Big Grove. "Whether you’re stopping in for a festive beer after work or gathering with family and friends for a holiday celebration, 'A Very Merry Big Grove' is built to bring people together in a big way all season long. There will be nothing like this of this scale in these communities.” Reservations for tables are recommended in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Iowa City

Iowa City, IA · 13d

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This Iowa Pie Shop Brings Back A Special Sweet Potato Pie Just In Time For November

A sweet potato pie that only shows up in November and December? That short window alone makes me want to mark a calendar. The bakery behind it has been rolling crust since 1986. It started by supplying local restaurants and vending companies before customers ever walked through its current door.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 15d

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Big Grove Brewery is Hosting Their First Holiday Pop-Up at 4 Iowa Locations in 2026

Big Grove Brewery will transform into a Christmas wonderland this holiday season! Last week, the popular brewery announced 'A Very Merry Big Grove,' which kicks off in November!

Iowa City, IA · 14d

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Big Grove Brewery is Hosting Their First Holiday Pop-Up at 4 Iowa Locations in 2026

Big Grove Brewery will transform into a Christmas wonderland this holiday season! Last week, the popular brewery announced 'A Very Merry Big Grove,' which kicks off in November!

Iowa City, IA · 14d

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First Light Cafe is Now Open in Cedar Rapids

A new breakfast & lunch restaurant called First Light Cafe officially opened its doors last week near the corner of Blairs Ferry Rd NE and Edgewood Rd NE!

Cedar Rapids, IA · 19d

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The Old-Fashioned Iowa Bakery That Locals Want To Keep Secret

Keeping a good bakery secret sounds easy enough, until someone brings home a box of donuts that everyone suddenly wants to know about. That’s pretty much the problem with this little spot in northeast Iowa, where getting there early can make all the difference. I kept hearing about people...

Elkader, IA · 23d

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Two New Eateries Are Now Open at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids

There are a couple of new places to eat at Lindale Mall! One of them is inside of the food court, and the other is inside of its own storefront outside of the mall.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 22d

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TreeHaus to hold ribbon cutting in downtown Waterloo

WATERLOO, Iowa — TreeHaus will celebrate its arrival in downtown Waterloo with a free ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 28. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the coffee shop, 223 W. Fourth St. It’s open to the public, and attendees can meet the TreeHaus team and explore the space.

Waterloo, IA · 20d

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Two New Eateries Are Now Open at Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids

There are a couple of new places to eat at Lindale Mall! One of them is inside of the food court, and the other is inside of its own storefront outside of the mall.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 22d

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10 Cheap And Delicious Iowa Restaurants You Will Love

In one Iowa diner, a slice of pie goes straight into the blender with soft-serve and comes out as a milkshake. I love that someone looked at dessert and decided it needed to be drinkable. That same counter has fed presidential hopefuls during caucus season. Elsewhere in the state, an...

Iowa · 24d

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New soul food restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS — New soul food has arrived in Cedar Rapids. Soul and Vibez was opened by Ketrena Jones on Oct. 9 at 1323 First Ave. SE. The location was previously held by Juicy Crab Island — another restaurant that offered some soul food. It’s unclear with Juicy Crab Island closed; its last social media activity was in November 2025. The new restaurant’s soft opening menu includes egg rolls, wings, stuffed salmon, pork and lamb chops, fried catfish and shrimp. Sides include macaroni and cheese, cabbage, spaghetti, collard greens and candied yams.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 21d