19 Oct 2018

Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Six Meat and Potato Products

By Tina Potthoff

Hy-Vee, Inc., based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling six of its meat and potato products across its eight-state region due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered after Hy-Vee’s supplier, McCain Foods, announced it was recalling its caramelized mushrooms and fire-roasted tomatoes, which are ingredients that are used in six Hy-Vee products.

31 Aug 2018

Hy-Vee Celebrates National Family Meals Month this September

By Amy McCoy

This September, Hy-Vee, Inc. is celebrating National Family Meals Month by providing families with tips and tools to make mealtime more manageable.

“Many families have very busy schedules, but they also want to eat and be together,” said Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman, CEO and president. “This month, we are focused on ways we can make mealtime even easier and bring families back to the dinner table.”

11 May 2018

Amana Heritage Society Offers Communal Dining Experience this Summer—don’t miss out!

By Jon Childers

Middle Amana, Iowa- The Amana Heritage Society will offer a summer and fall series of unique Communal Dining Experiences at the Communal Kitchen Museum (1003 26th Ave) in Middle Amana.  Join us each month from July through September for an authentic communal meal as it was prepared and eaten during communal times in the Amana Colonies.  The first meal of the series is scheduled for 5:30 pm on Friday, May 25th.  The cost is $25 with s

26 Apr 2018

Rudy's Tacos Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

By Ben Wildner

Davenport, IA/ April 26th, 2018 – Rudy's Tacos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a big party starting at noon on Saturday, May 5th located at the 11th Street location in the Village of East Davenport.  Bands this year include, “Doug Brundies Big Acoustic Act”, “Jordan Danielson” and “Smooth Groove”.  Also returning this year is our ever popular Taco Eating Contest starting at 5:00pm.

05 Apr 2018

Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival April 20-22, 2018 in the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- If you love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you. This April the Colonies will present “Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival” from April 20th through April 22nd. 

04 Apr 2018

Access Session Previews Before Arriving at The Food Safety Summit

By Amy Riemer

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food safety professionals planning to attend the 20th Anniversary of The Food Safety Summit next month have an opportunity to watch session previews as part of the First Taste weekly webcast series.

15 Mar 2018

Bicentennial Craft Beer ‘1818’ now available at retail outlets across Illinois

By Lisa Post

Governor Rauner and local officials debut first cans in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD (March 14, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined state Rep. Tim Butler and Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder, both Bicentennial Commissioners, to debut the first cans of the Official Bicentennial Craft Beer at Binny’s in Springfield. ‘1818 Prairie State Farmhouse Ale’ is now available at most Binny’s, Jewel-Osco’s, HyVee’s and other select retailers statewide.

08 Mar 2018

MCCQC Announces Their Annual Chili Cook-Off

By Rev. Rich Hendricks

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCCQC) invites the community to attend the Annual Chili Cook-Off and Cookie Contest on Sunday, March 18 from 4:30-7pm. DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 7, 2018 – MCCQC invites the public to attend the Annual Chili Cook-off and Cookie Contest held at the church located at 2930 West Locust, Davenport, across from the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.

27 Feb 2018

Heart of America Group Celebrates 40 Years

By Gretchen McLaughlin

Starting with the Machine Shed Restaurant, a 100 seat restaurant in Davenport, Iowa in 1978, Heart of America Group has grown to include a portfolio of award-winning owned and operated restaurants, hotels and commercial developments.

19 Feb 2018

The Machine Shed Restaurant Celebrates its 40th Anniversary

By Gretchen McLaughlin

The Machine Shed Restaurant is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The Machine Shed opened its first location in 1978 on the outskirts of Davenport, Iowa. Starting with only 100 seats, and a powerful commitment: “Dedicated to the American Farmer.” That five-word dedication meant working hard to have a restaurant that wasn’t just ‘farm themed’ but something that farmers could be proud of. The Machine Shed now has six locations across the Midwest. The food is made from scratch, daily.

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