Apr. 4—When word got around that donuts would be returning to the Newton Maid-Rite breakfast menu starting April 1, there were more than a few people who thought it was some kind of cruel April ...

The origins: Find a group of Hawkeyes and ask them if they’ve ever eaten at a Maid-Rite. You’ll hear a resounding ... topped and served with the mixing cup and a spoon to ensure I could ...

You don't have to love loose-meat sandwiches. You don't have to hate them. But at some point you're going to get offered one. Maid-Rite is ingrained in the DNA of Iowa. Just like you have to renew ...

NEWTON, Iowa — It's the end of an era for the 95-year-old Maid-Rite restaurant in Newton. The owner is retiring after five decades of serving Iowa's famous loose meat burgers.

For nearly 30 years, Shill served coffee, rolls, sandwiches and unsophisticated hospitality to his customers at "the Maid-Rite," first on North Federal Avenue, and then for 17 years at 629 S ...