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	<title>Iowa Backroads</title>
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		<title>Road Trip: The Mixx</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re looking forward to a trip to Kansas City this weekend to watch the Iowa State Women&#8217;s Basketball team play in the Big 12 Tournament.  Any out-of-town traveling offers opportunities for dining out, and this time out is no exception.  We&#8217;re planning on at least two meals at The Mixx, a dynamic restaurant serving serving [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Montage</title>
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Cedar Falls, Iowa, may be home to one of the best Main Streets in the state.  Bookended on the north by a city park along the Cedar River, and on the south by a modern public library, this downtown shopping district features a number of charming local businesses, including a children&#8217;s gift store, trendy salon, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Collins Road Theatres</title>
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There are few more quintessential weekend activities than attending a movie at the local theatre.  Unfortunately, at most theatres it&#8217;s impossible to take the family to a feature film without spending an arm and a leg.  The tickets alone for a family of four will run over $30, not to mention the popcorn, candy and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://iowabackroads.com/2010/eastern-iowa/collins-road-theatres/</link>
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		<title>Iowa State Women&#8217;s Basketball</title>
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On a whim last December, I decided to pick up a five-game pack of tickets to see Iowa State University Women&#8217;s Basketball games at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.  The Cyclones have had a long stretch of success under veteran head coach Bill Fennelly, and this year has been no exception.  Though many expected it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://iowabackroads.com/2010/central-iowa/iowa-state-womens-basketball/</link>
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		<title>All Star Chocolates</title>
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When I first saw All Star Chocolate&#8217;s university-branded chocolate bars at our local grocery store, I wrote them off as a gimmick.  After all, it was hard to imagine the quality of the candy inside living up to the cutesy packaging design.  Fortunately for chocolate fans, my initial assessment was wrong.
They&#8217;re produced by Bochner Chocolates [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stanhope Locker</title>
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We first experienced beef jerky from the Stanhope Locker a little over a year ago, during the trek from central Iowa to southeastern South Dakota for Amanda&#8217;s graduation ceremony.  Instead of the quick but uninteresting interstate trip, we drove along several two-lane state and county highways including a stretch of State Highway 17 through Stanhope, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Book Vault</title>
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Downtown Oskaloosa is home to a number of local businesses, including the aforementioned Smokey Row Coffee House.  Though I&#8217;ve stopped at the coffee shop many times, I never had a chance to stop by the independent bookstore next door.  It&#8217;s located in a wonderfully restored bank building and is a must-stop shop if you&#8217;re looking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Piper&#8217;s Groceries</title>
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Located on the square in Chariton, Iowa, Piper&#8217;s Grocery is a local institution.  It has been a part of the community since 1903, and located in the same location since 1905.  While you can still find some basic groceries available to purchase, the main reason to make a trip to the store is for their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aunt Maude&#8217;s</title>
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While we regularly enjoy trying new restaurants, it&#8217;s important to have a local place to turn to for consistently good food.  When we were students at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Lincoln Cafe was our favorite dining spot.  During our time in South Dakota, a trip to Alcester Steakhouse always brought great eats.  Now that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://iowabackroads.com/2010/central-iowa/aunt-maudes/</link>
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		<title>Sub City</title>
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Across from the courthouse in downtown Marshalltown, Iowa, is Sub City – an independently-owned sub shop serving big sandwiches at small prices.  When you enter, you’ll find a large framed menu on the east wall listing all 30 sub possibilities, composed of various meats and cheeses.  Each is available on wheat or white bread, in [...]]]></description>
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