08/22/2026
Hey!
We know her! And she really does make all feel welcome wherever she goes, we love that about her.
Way to go, Bunny! We are proud of you!
Benola's Pub & Patio
In honor of our 8th class of “40 Women To Watch” in Iowa’s hospitality industry, we’d like to introduce you to each of our 2026 honorees! Come celebrate these incredible women on October 19th. 🔗 https://zurl.co/5riNH
When Bunny Churchill and her husband moved to Baxter, they never imagined they'd own a restaurant. Then the opportunity arose, and, as Bunny puts it, "the hospitality industry chose me." Three years later, Benola's Pub & Patio has become a community gathering place where families celebrate milestones, neighbors connect, and no one spends Thanksgiving alone. With no previous restaurant experience, Bunny embraced every challenge and discovered a passion she never knew she had. Today, as Benola's expands into a bakery, catering, and events, she remains committed to the vision that started it all: "We wanted to create a space where all feel welcome."
