Farmers' market · Pleasant Hill
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A growers-only Monday market that emphasizes local farms, easy parking, live music, and kids’ activities. Organizers confirm June–August dates at Berean Church, two miles east of the State Fairgrounds.
Gastropub · Iowa City
Craft cocktails, fresh oysters, hanger steak, and bacon bucket
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Italian restaurant · Des Moines
Classic Italian fare & extensive wine list in a villa setting
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Cafe · Burlington
Locally sourced coffee, tea, extensive menu, dog-friendly
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American restaurant · Des Moines
Thick juicy pork tenderloins, huge onion rings & cheese curds
Beauty product supplier · Des Moines
Deeply hydrating lotion bars with organic plant butters
Haunted house · Villisca
Tour the historic crime scene; stay overnight for paranormal investigations
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Restaurant · Marion
Build-your-own poke bowls with fresh fish, pork belly, and tofu
Farmers' market · Des Moines
Farmers market with produce, crafts, baked goods, food trucks
Art museum · Cedar Rapids
Vast collection of American art, Grant Wood's largest showcase
Upscale American fare, chef's table, seasonal dishes, craft cocktails