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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ promotional image

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Join us on Tuesday, August 19th from 11:30am – 1:30pm for Food Truck Tuesdays at the Research Park featuring Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ.Take your food to go, or stick around and enjoy it with others! Indoor seating will be available in the BioVentures Center conference rooms, along with outdoor tables and chairs (weather permitting).About Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ:Savor Authentic Fusion! Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ specializes in fiery Jamaican spices & smoky American BBQ perfection.Detail...
Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park: El Gringo Loco promotional image

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park: El Gringo Loco

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Join us on Tuesday, September 16th from 11:30am – 1:30pm for Food Truck Tuesdays at the Research Park featuring El Gringo Loco.Take your food to go, or stick around and enjoy it with others! Indoor seating will be available in the BioVentures Center conference rooms, along with outdoor tables and chairs (weather permitting).About El Gringo Loco:El Gringo Loco specializes in tasty street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, and other Mexican delights.Details:Tuesday, September 1611:30 a.m. – 1...
Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Maggie’s Wood Fired Pizza promotional image

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Maggie’s Wood Fired Pizza

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Join us on Tuesday, October 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm for Food Truck Tuesdays at the Research Park featuring Maggie's Wood Fired Pizza.Take your food to go, or stick around and enjoy it with others! Indoor seating will be available in the BioVentures Center conference rooms, along with outdoor tables and chairs (weather permitting).About Maggie's Wood Fired Pizza:Wood-fired pizza made with fresh, local ingredients served in Iowa City.Details:Tuesday, October 21st11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m...

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