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 

11 Apr 2025

Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon Sweeps National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Awards

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (April 11, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association’s “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” initiative was the big winner at the 

09 Apr 2025

Peppercorn at the Bank Announces New Spring Menu

By Liz Dueland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 9, 2025) — Newly-Opened Peppercorn at the Bank in the historic People’s Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids introduces new menu items created by Chef de Cuisine Cole Richards.

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