Across the country, in cities like Portland, Minneapolis and now Des Moines, food carts have become popular, not only for diners who enjoy the often quick service and lower prices, but also for many entrepreneurs who want to cook creative food but may not have the capital to invest in a storefront. […]
Bread & Butter Dining Guide
Bread & Butter: Your 2015 dining guide for the Iowa City area.
LV Recommends: Noodles & pasta in the Iowa City area
Guide: CSA in the Iowa City area

Community supported agriculture, or CSA, allows community members to purchase shares, or memberships, with area farms. Contribution early in the season allows farmers to properly gauge demand. In return for purchasing a CSA share, community members receive farm-fresh product, without the retail markups. […]