DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Latino Hospitality Council is launching its first Iowa Latino Restaurant Week.

The Iowa Restaurant Association launched the organization this summer. The organization is meant to educate and help owners, while providing them with a community of support.

According to the association, 10% of restaurants are owned and operated by Latinos. The council is made up of 24 restaurant owners and it continues to look for more to join.

The council is hosting its restaurant week September 11 through September 21. The 10-day event encourages business owners to collaborate with each other.

“We’re thrilled because we’re not just celebrating the folks who are making the meals in the kitchen, we’re celebrating the people who are out front sharing their culture, their stories, their businesses with Iowans,” Jessica Dunker, President and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association said.

There are lunch and dinner deals during the restaurant week. Lunches will be 2 for $25 and dinners for 2 for $50.

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“What we wanted to accomplish with this is tell our clientele that Latino foods is more than just Mexican,” Arturo Mora, owner of Flame Cantina said. “There’s a lot of flavor throughout our country. But also, through Central and South America.”

It also serves as a big opportunity for the owners and customers.

“Latino food is not just one type of food. It’s really diverse and the food chain from one country to another country. Sometimes we use the same ingredients, but we cook with them differently,” Gloria Henriquez, owner of Tullpa said. “This is a good opportunity to show the difference between, you know, what’s the difference between Colombian food and what’s the difference between Mexican food. You know what’s the difference between Peruvian food and Puerto Rican food.”

Restaurants are participating in Latino Restaurant Week:

• Adel: Fiesta

• Ankeny: Blue Bean, Cancun Grill & Cantina, Flame Cantina

• Clive: El Toro Loco

• Des Moines: Ceivche Bar, La Cuscatleca, Malo, Margarita’s, Panka, Tullpa Restaurant

• Johnston: Roots 95

• North Liberty: Fiesta

• Pleasant Hill: Fiesta

• Urbandale: El Barco

• West Des Moines: La Fiesta, El Fogon, Los Allegres, Mi Patria, Puerto Rico Restaurant

To learn more about Iowa Latino Hospitality Council or Latino Restaurant Week, visit their website.

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IOWA CITY — The latest iteration of the USATODAY US LBM college football coaches poll has been released. Iowa football dropped out of the top 25 following Saturday’s loss to Iowa State.

Iowa State pulled off a win in stunning fashion over the Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday.

Down by two points with less than 10 seconds remaining, Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy drilled a 54-yard field goal to give the Cyclones the lead. It was the first time Iowa State led all day, and the Cyclones won 20-19.

Leading by 13 at the break, the Hawkeyes had multiple blown opportunities, which allowed Iowa State to stay within shouting distance. Twice in the first half Iowa failed to score touchdowns after having first-and-goal. On each of those occasions, Iowa got three points on the board with Drew Stevens’ made field goals.

But the Hawkeyes left points on the field, which in an eventual one-point loss turned out to be critical.

Iowa rankings update

On Sunday, Iowa received votes but was not included in the top 25 in the newest version of the USATODAY US LBM coaches poll. The Hawkeyes were previously No. 21.

Iowa, now 1-1 on the season, hosts Troy on Sept. 14 before starting Big Ten play with a road matchup against Minnesota.

“It’s all about how we respond,” star linebacker Jay Higgins said following Saturday’s loss to Iowa State. “It kinda felt like this last year Week 4 at Penn State, where you lose a tough game early in the year. I mean, luckily for us, the year’s not over. It’s Week 2. If I was a betting man, the sun’s probably gonna be up tomorrow.”

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US LBM Coaches Poll

Here is a look at the new full US LBM college football coaches poll top 25.

1. Georgia
2. Ohio State
3. Texas
4. Alabama
5. Ole Miss
6. Oregon
7. Missouri
8. Penn State
9. Tennessee
10. Utah
11. USC
12. Miami (FL)
13. Oklahoma
14. Oklahoma State
15. Kansas State
16. Michigan
17. LSU
18. Arizona
19. Notre Dame
20. Clemson
21. Louisville
22. Washington
23. Iowa State
24. Nebraska
25. Memphis

Schools Dropped Out

No. 20 Kansas; No. 21 Iowa; No. 23 North Carolina State;

Others Receiving Votes

Texas A&M 68; Boston College 36; Syracuse 33; Illinois 33; Northern Illinois 30; Wisconsin 28; South Carolina 25; UNLV 19; Boise State 18; Iowa 17; Kansas 10; North Carolina State 9; UCF 7; Texas State 7; TCU 6; North Carolina 5; California 5; Liberty 4; Pittsburgh 2; Michigan State 2; BYU 2; Tulane 1; James Madison 1; Indiana 1;

AP poll update

The new AP poll is set to be released later Sunday.

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