In the heart of Iowa City, Iowa, there’s a little slice of barbecue heaven that’s been turning heads and filling bellies for ...

So whether you’re an Iowa City local or just passing through, make sure to put Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack on your must-visit list. Your taste buds will thank you, your stomach will be eternally grateful, ...

MARION — Short’s Burger & Shine has closed its only location outside of Iowa City. It’s unclear what day the burger staple, ...

The comedy range will run the gamut when Second City returns to the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on Friday and Saturday while ...

The former Chappy's Safari Lounge in Cedar Rapids is about to have a new future as a restaurant!

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Here are seven other Des Moines-area restaurants we'd recommend for the USA TODAY Restaurant of the Year list in 2025.

This restaurant showcases the epitome of dining in Des Moines since opening in 2023. Now it's one of USA TODAY's Restaurants ...

USA TODAY has called upon its food writers from across the nation to submit some of their favorite restaurants from their cities for consideration on a curated list of the best in the nation. And for ...

Oak Park restaurant review: Our local food writer recommends chef Ian Robertson's touches on Midwest staples and one of the best wine lists in the country.

Now, we invite you to dig in and enjoy our USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2025. Suzy Fleming Leonard contributed.