13 May 2025

Pork in the Pantry Provides 75,000 Servings to Those in Need

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (May 13, 2025) — County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 servings to help fight food insecurity in Iowa.

12 May 2025

Iowa Farm Bureau, Fareway Highlight Nutritional Value of Meat with Statewide Summer Contest

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — Iowans can now enter for a chance to win a $200 meat gift card through Iowa Farm Bureau’s Sizzlin’ Summer Giveaway in partnership with Fareway Meat and Grocery.

One winner will be announced from each of Fareway’s 116 locations in Iowa. Additionally, one grand prize winner will receive a Pit Boss Ultimate Lift-Off Griddle, $500 Fareway meat bundle, a Grizzly Drifter 20 soft-sided cooler, and a swag bag with backyard barbeque gear.

07 May 2025

From Iowa’s Farms to the Nation’s Tables: "Taste What Pork Can Do" Delivers Bold Flavor for a New Generation

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — Pork is reintroducing itself for the first time since 2011.

06 May 2025

Mother’s Day Offers Key Moment for Families — and Restaurant Recovery

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2025) — Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 11, and it still reigns as the busiest restaurant day of the year. With demand rising for both dine-in and takeout, now is the time to finalize plans.

05 May 2025

Backyard Chefs Wanted to “Bring The Heat” at Iowa Farm Bureau’s 61st Annual Cookout Contest

By Caitlyn Lamm

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 5, 2025) — The Iowa Farm Bureau is seeking to crown its 61st Cookout Contest “Grand Champion” on Tuesday, August 12, at the 2025 Iowa State Fair.

The event, held annually on the Grand Concourse during Farm Bureau Day at the fair, features up to sixty backyard chefs vying for the champion title and cash prizes. Contest categories include pork, beef, turkey, lamb, poultry, and a youth division for ages thirteen to seventeen.

01 May 2025

Tickets on Sale for BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — Get ready for the third annual BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark, a fun-filled, family-friendly celebration of all things pork — brought to you by the 

18 Apr 2025

Freight House Farmers Market Sets Opening Weekend

By Stephanie Bley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — The Freight House Farmers Market is thrilled to announce the grand opening weekend of its highly-anticipated outdoor market season. Located along the riverfront in downtown Davenport, the Freight House Farmers Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport) has long been revered as the ultimate destination for locally sourced produce, artisanal crafts, and delectable culinary delights. The weekend lasts May 3 (8AM-1PM/ 2PM indoors) and May 4 (10AM-2PM).

17 Apr 2025

Help Pick Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin — Nominations Now Open

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (April 17, 2025) — Is the breaded pork tenderloin your go-to when eating out?

15 Apr 2025

Peppercorn Food Company Expands Custom Catering into Dubuque and Galena

By Liz Dueland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 14, 2025) — Peppercorn Food Company, the experienced premiere wedding caterer to the Tri-State area, announced an expansion of services with a new commercial kitchen opening in downtown Dubuque in April.

14 Apr 2025

QC Restaurant Week Honors Local Restaurant Star at Steve's Old Time Tap

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2025) — As part of the 13th annual 

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