FOOD AND DRINK - Iowa Starting Line

Dec 2024 20

The 4 best Chinese restaurants in Ames, according to Reddit

By Iowa Production Staff | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Iowa Production Staff

If you're on a quest to discover the best Chinese restaurants in Ames, you've landed in the right spot!

A dish of chicken lo mein has been freshly prepared for a meal. In the background is a plate of beef with broccoli.

Dec 2024 19

7 Iowa restaurants open on Christmas

By Iowa Production Staff | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Iowa Production Staff

Whether you want a festive feast or a simple holiday meal, there are several restaurants open in Iowa on Christmas Day to welcome you and yours.

Lovely little girl in Santa hat headband smiling joyfully at the camera while enjoying burger & chips in a restaurant.

Dec 2024 4

Iowa’s food policies negatively impacting the people who live here

By Nikoel Hytrek | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Nikoel Hytrek

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds last week announced she would again ask for a waiver to not have to administer a federal program that ensures children don’t go hungry in the summer when school is out. The...

Some of the food at the DMARC food pantry. Left: crates of fresh apples and potatoes. Right: stacks of canned fruits, beans and vegetables

Nov 2024 10

Let these local Iowa businesses handle your Thanksgiving meal

By Katie Giorgio | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Katie Giorgio

Keep your Thanksgiving meal local this holiday season. Check out this list of businesses where you can source your turkey and other fixings for a truly delicious feast.

Let these local Iowa businesses handle your Thanksgiving meal

Oct 2024 27

Savor the flavors of Iowa at exclusive farm-to-table events starting Oct. 29

By Good Info News Wire | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Good Info News Wire

The Iowa Tourism Office partnered with the Iowa Restaurant Association to launch an exclusive farm-to-table dinner series, and we have all the details.

Savor the flavors of Iowa at exclusive farm-to-table events

Oct 2024 17

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools

By Associated Press | FOOD AND DRINK, COMMUNITY, Associated Press

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here's what to know.