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flag Hometown Heroes in Grinnell won Iowa’s 2025 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest with its 'Blindside' sandwich.

flag Hometown Heroes in Grinnell has won Iowa’s 2025 Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest with its 'Blindside' sandwich, featuring a homemade, juicy pork tenderloin on a brioche bun with pickles, aioli, and fresh veggies. flag The restaurant, owned by Paul and Kalyn Durr and partners Shannon and Todd Reding, received $500, a plaque, and a banner. flag The 22nd annual contest, sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, also recognized The 1854 in Gilbertville as runner-up, with finalists including Dexfield Diner & Pub, Sugar’s Lounge & Diner, and Walker’s.

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