25 Sep 2023

Iowa Pork Enters Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Agreement with Iowa State football Players Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore, Tommy Hamann, and Caleb Bacon

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (September 25, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association is partnering with four Iowa State University football players to promote the pork industry. Through an NIL (name, image, likeness) deal, Cyclones Myles Purchase, Tyler Moore, Tommy Hamann, and Caleb Bacon are leading the new “Purchase Moore Hamann Bacon” marketing campaign. The goal is obviously to push Iowans to buy pork products. More specifically, they want you to purchase more ham and bacon.

04 Aug 2023

Restaurateurs’ Passion for Crêpes Inspires New Culinary Endeavor

By Kirk Marske

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2023) — The Crepe Corner is now open at 1606 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

Although this is a new Quad City dining experience, it is the creation of two experienced restauranteurs — Tony and Christy Pham, co-owners of Le Mekong Viet Cuisine Restaurant in downtown Moline.

25 Jul 2023

Siblings Keep Happy Joe’s Egyptian Expansion in the Family

By Mario Zavala

CAIRO, EGYPT (July 25, 2023) — Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream recently celebrated the opening of its newest Egyptian location in the SODIC shopping district of Giza.

17 Jul 2023

BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark Raises More Than $20,000 for Iowa Food Banks and Pantries

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (July 17, 2023) — More than $20,000 worth of ground pork will be provided to Iowa food banks and pantries because of the inaugural BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark, held last Saturday, July 15, at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Iowa Pork Producers Association partnered with the Iowa Cubs and non-profit organization Cactus Cares for the event.

12 Jul 2023

BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark to Benefit Food Bank of Iowa, DMARC, Local Food Pantries

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (July 12, 2023) — Food banks and food pantries across Iowa will benefit from the inaugural BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark event, which takes place this Saturday at Principal Park in Des Moines. The Food Bank of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) will each receive at least $5,000 worth of ground pork.

31 May 2023

Public Invited to Nominate Iowa Hospitality Award Winners

By Emilee Zimmerman

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2023) — The Iowa Restaurant Association has opened nominations for its top hospitality honors including the Restaurateur, Chef, Employee (host, server, bartender, etc), Philanthropist, and Rural Operator of the year. A full list of awards is available on the Association’s website and the public is invited to nominate outstanding individuals in any category.

09 May 2023

2023 Iowa's Top Mixologist Named at Public Event

By Jessica Dunker

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 9, 2023) — Eleven top mixologists from across Iowa were invited to compete at the Iowa Restaurant Association's State Mixology Championships held May 4 at Smash Park in West Des Moines. Dubuque Mixologist Carl Busch of Hotel Julien was named this year's champion. Competitors created cocktails for a panel of judges during the day and were judged on taste, appearance, overall creativity, and personality.

20 Apr 2023

Main Street Ottumwa's “Ladies’ Night Out” Returns April 28

By Fred Zesiger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 20, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa’s popular “Ladies Night Out” returns Friday, April 28! The event will run 2-8PM with a trolley running 4:30-7:30PM. Complimentary tote bags can be picked up outside Coal Palace Café, The Antler Guys Mercantile Co, and the Main Street Ottumwa office.

11 Apr 2023

Happy Joe’s Honored for Successful First Quarter of 2023

By Katherine McManigle

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 11, 2023) — Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream’s has begun 2023 by accomplishing many goals and setting new ones as it prepares for Q2.

15 Feb 2023

New Happy Joe’s Franchisees Bring Diversity and Charm to the Lone Star State

By Mario Zavala

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2023) — Bryan Shorter can’t help but get nostalgic when he looks back on all of the good times he had with family and friends at Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream growing up in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Now, he wants to bring those same experiences to a new generation in the Lone Star State.

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