Our newest exhibit, "Culinary Customs: A Taste of Germany" opens Sunday, January 21. Watch for many wonderful culinary arts related programming over the next several months!

German Influence on American Craft Spirit Production, Sunday, January 21 @ 2pm

Thunder Bay Grille will be hosting a breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 16th, 2017, from 9am-12pm. The event will include stories with Santa and traditional breakfast favorites such as: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cheddar Casserole, Biscuits and Gravy, French Toast, Waffles, Assorted Pastries, Desserts, plus much more.

Prices for Breakfast are:

Adults - $12.99
Kids 10 years and under - $8.99

WASHINGTON, December 5, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is promising increased cooperation with states in the operation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to promote self-sufficiency, integrity in the program, and better customer service.  To make these improvements, USDA intends to offer state agencies greater local control over SNAP, the safety net program that serves millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families.

AMES, Iowa – Fall is the perfect season for apples and apple orchards. But what about crabapples? How do they differ from apples? Are they OK to eat? And which varieties are best to use? 

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about crabapples and the best ways to enjoy them. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.