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Subway opens in Montezuma

by dhayes on March 16, 2011

By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com A new Subway restaurant has docked in Montezuma and the doors are now open and serving customers. Located at 101 N. Front St., Subway began serving sub sandwiches and other tasty delights to hungry customers last Friday.   The 1,800 square-foot Subway faces U.S. Highway 63 and is part of a [...]

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Carving out his niche

by dhayes on March 16, 2011

• Grinniallian Clark Weaver learned by trial and error and has had work featured with some of the best bird carvers from around the world By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Clark Weaver carved his first bird in pine using a pattern from a Ducks Unlimited magazine. That was 18 years ago, and today, Weaver is known [...]

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Popping with excitement

February 8, 2011 Food

• Grubbs have been growing popcorn near Barnes City since 1989; selling it in local stores By DANN HAYES dhayes1@dmreg.com There’s an art to popcorn. Just ask Bill and Ginger Grubb. Most likely, they’ll tell you that the secret to great popping corn has something to do with the moisture content. The two should know, [...]

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A little taste of Mexico in G-Town

February 1, 2011 Food

Sometimes it seems as though I am preaching to the choir here. I know, that you know, that I know this stuff is good. We all know where to go for this or that.   I hope I can reveal a little something new otherwise you all are just reading about me indulging in great [...]

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Simone’s Cuppa now serving in Montezuma

December 21, 2010 Food

• New coffee house opens with Australian flare; serves coffees, teas and fresh pastries By J.O. Parker joparker@dmreg.com Wouldn’t a fresh cup of tea taste great right now? How about a cappuccino or freshly baked pastry?   Simone’s Cuppa is the place to go for all three and much, much more. Located at 200 E. [...]

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Cake decorating contest is big deal to Grinnell bakers

November 9, 2010 Food

• Sam and Heidi Rockwell, owners of Yumi’s Bakery and Deli, will compete in live cake decorating contest Sunday at the Mall of America By J.O. PARKER joparker@dmreg.com Mix in a spoonful of determination, a touch of skill and blend it with a dash of luck and what do you get – a recipe for [...]

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Jenny learns a thing or two about barbecue

October 19, 2010 Food

• Rusty Clayton, Brooklyn, hosts a barbecue cooking clinic “Don’t eat before you get here.” Words to live by. OK, maybe not live by, but definitely good advice if you are going to attend one of R usty Clayton’s, of Brooklyn True Value, barbecue classes. I was lucky enough to attend his Saturday class last [...]

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Jenny Zink explores the fried food world with pizza burger from Dari Barn in Grinnell

September 9, 2010 Food

There is this little roadside ice cream place in Grinnell. Located on Highway 6 down by the east side of town. It’s small with walk-up windows and tables outside bordered by combines and tractors.   You may have heard of it. Chances are if you live in a 20-mile radius of Grinnell, you have even [...]

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