summer

The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on August 6, and from an alligator-stacked Bayou Crunch Cup and a bratwurst-filled Cream City Cone to Color-Changing Swamp Juice, here are the best new foods and drinks that you must try.

That tiny yellow-and-black bug following you around Illinois might not be a sweat bee. Learn the surprising difference between sweat bees and hoverflies.

Severe weather and unexpected technical glitches plagued Rochester's 4th of July fireworks. Read the city's full explanation and make-up date status.

Iowa is not a state known for its bodies of water, but here quite a few rivers and lakes that offer beautiful views during the summer months! Check out 20 waterfront bars and restaurants here in Iowa.

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!

Here are the Iowa county fairs that are bringing national acts to their stages in the summer of 2026, as well as the acts that have been announced for the Iowa State Fair!

Imagine cruising down a sunlit path, the wind in your hair — that's summer biking in Iowa for you.

Now that spring is here and summer is on the way, outdoor mini-golf courses all over Eastern Iowa are beginning to open for the season! Check out some of the courses that have already opened, and others that will be opening soon!

USA Today ranks Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo, IA, as the 4th best in the U.S. Discover the nation's #1 wave pool and plan your visit with our full guide.

We used Google reviews to put together a list of some of the highest-rated campgrounds in the state of Iowa! Did your favorite make the list?