December 14, 2005 - The Iowa Restaurant Association Names Dyersville Woman 2005 Employee of the Year at its annual Awarding Excellence event.

December 14, 2005 - The Iowa Restaurant Association Names Harker's Distribution 2005 Purveyor of the Year at its annual Awarding Excellence event.

November 28, 2005 - Chef Alex Martinov, of the Olde Broom Factory Restaurant in Cedar Falls was the winner of a culinary competition co-hosted by the Iowa Restaurant Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

May 23, 2005 - The Iowa Restaurant Association, in partnership with the National Restaurant Association and First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), today announced the Iowa launch of the TakeCharge payment program, designed specifically for the restaurant industry.

May 19, 2005 - The Iowa Hospitality Association today announced that the non-profit, professional association of the restaurant and retail beverage industries, has reclaimed its original name - The Iowa Restaurant Association (IRA).

March 21, 2005 - North End Diner Catering Manager 2,000th Iowa Restaurant Professional To Receive National Food Sanitation Certification Through ISU/IRA Partnership

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