eastern iowa

Lots of new bars & restaurants have opened in Eastern Iowa so far this year! Check out a list of the new eateries that have opened in 2026, as well as some of the places expected to open this year.

The Iowa State Fair has crowned a new queen!

HOT DIGGITY DOG... It's National Hot Dog Day! We're celebrating the holiday by looking at some of the best hot dogs you can find here in the Hawkeye State!

A Cedar Valley favorite has made USA Today's 10Best list of the 'Best Indie Ice Cream Shops Across the US!' Cedar City Creamery in Cedar Falls came in 10th place on the list for 2026.

Did you know that author Laura Ingalls Wilder spent some time living in Iowa during her childhood? Take a trip to Burr Oak to visit The Masters Hotel, the only one of Laura's childhood homes that's still located at its original site!

Summer is officially here and there's so much to see and do here in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of big events happening this July!

The 4th of July will be here before you know it! We've put together a list of cities here in Eastern Iowa with fireworks, parades, or other Independence Day events in 2026.

How do you make a margarita even better? You combine it with ice cream! Check out some of the Iowa restaurants that are now offering the viral 'Soft Serve Margarita' from TikTok!

In honor of National Donut Day 2026, we decided to take a look at some of the top-rated donut shops and bakeries across the state of Iowa!

Jousting, handmade goods, giant turkey legs, costumes, honey mead, live entertainment... you can enjoy all these things and more at several Iowa renaissance festivals in 2026!