Dr. Lyle T. Roudabush, DDS

Grinnell’s downtown still has that small-town rhythm—sidewalks wide enough for a stroll, storefronts that haven’t changed in decades. Among them sits Dr. Lyle T. Roudabush, DDS, a dentist office that’s been part of the block since before the coffee shop next door started roasting its own beans.

Dental care here covers the usual ground: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and root canals. They also handle extractions and basic oral surgery, which saves a trip to the city when something more involved comes up. The place doesn’t pretend to be anything other than what it is—a straightforward clinic where people from the neighborhood and the farms around town come in for routine check-ups or that sudden toothache.

You’ll find the office at 825 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112, tucked between the hardware store and the old post office. It’s the kind of address you can give to someone over the phone without needing to spell anything out. When you’re ready to book, (641) 236-6169 is the number—no automated menu, just a voice on the other end.

No one enjoys a dental visit, but at least the drive is short. For directions, pull up the map and you’ll see it’s right where you’d expect it to be—next to the bank with the big clock out front.