DES MOINES, IOWA — The Iowa Brewers Guild is gearing up for the return of the Iowa Craft Brew Festival on Saturday, June 6, 12-4PM, at Water Works Park in Des Moines. The festival will once again bring together breweries, cideries, wineries, distilleries, and craft beverage enthusiasts from across the state for an afternoon centered around connection, conversation, and community.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2026) — This Wednesday, all veterans and active-duty military service members are invited to enjoy a free breakfast at Hy-Vee.

On May 20, 6-10AM, all Hy-Vee stores with hot food service will offer veterans and active-duty service members a free, buffet-style breakfast featuring items like eggs, biscuits, gravy, hashbrowns, and more.

CLIVE, IOWA (May 7, 2026) — Iowa pork producers are making a meaningful impact in communities across the state through the continued success of their Pork in the Pantry program.

BETTENDORF, IOIWA (May 6, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first-come/first-serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Elite Casino Resorts LLC (“Elite Casino Resorts”), headquartered in Riverside, Iowa, is turning up the heat this May in celebration of National Beef Month with BEEFFest — Experience the Sizzle, a month-long culinary event featuring bold, chef-driven beef dishes across its properties.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 31, 2026) — This April, more than 100 Hy-Vee stores across the Midwest are helping customers live healthier lives by offering A1C screenings at a reduced price.

Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will administer the A1C tests. Purchase one for $15 or two for $20 to share with a family member or save for later. Testing normally costs $45 per person.

CLIVE, IOWA (February 11, 2026) — Iowa pork producers are stepping up once again in 2026 to fight food insecurity with the return of Pork in the Pantry, a statewide effort that delivers nutritious, high-quality protein to Iowans in need.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 10, 2026) — In advance of Valentine’s Day, Hy-Vee has put together the top five gifts for Valentine’s Day based on popular trends. The top five items include:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 6, 2026) — A chocolate trend that’s been capturing attention for its rich flavor and Middle Eastern roots has found a home in the Quad Cities — and it’s being handcrafted by refugee neighbors rebuilding their lives.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2026) — One of the culinary experts at Midwest retail grocer Hy-Vee is sharing his picks for what he sees as the top trends for fans hosting watch parties for this weekend’s big game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Hy-Vee Chef Alex Strauss develops recipes for Hy-Vee’s in-store offerings and creates unique entrees for Hy-Vee’s catering customers. Here’s what Chef Alex sees as the hottest snack trends for this weekend’s watch parties:

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