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Several Illinois Republican lawmakers are pushing new legislation aimed at cracking down on human trafficking and making sure offenders spend more time behind bars.

Check out the restaurants hosting 2026 Easter brunch in the Corridor, the Cedar Valley, Dubuque, and everywhere in between!

Easter is on its way on Sunday, April 5th! Leading up to the 2026 holiday, there are all sorts of egg hunts and other Easter-related events happening across Eastern Iowa! Check out a list, broken down by county.

Imagine stepping out for just a moment, only to find your whole world — and your furry friends — gone in the blink of an eye.

March 17 brings out the green in everyone, but there's more to this festive day than just beer and parades.

Some Iowa turtles can survive underwater by breathing through their cloaca, a strange but vital adaptation for winter survival in frozen ponds and lakes.

An ongoing dispute between Gray Media and DISH Network has led to the loss of four Iowa channels.

Police report a 16-year-old Dubuque male was fatally shot Monday night, March 9th. Names have now been released of the victim and the suspect was apprehended.

In addition to many area restaurants, there are lots of special fish fries happening at churches and other organizations in Eastern Iowa! Check out some of your options in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and more!

Dubuque County is updating its parks, trails, and open spaces plan and inviting public feedback through upcoming open houses and an online survey.

Dallas Center-Grimes forward Ava Smid put up 8 points in 12 seconds to help win the girls' state basketball semifinals.

The head of the Iowa Lottery talks about a brand new game with bigger odds to win.