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On Tuesday, January 11, 1983, 'The Joy of Painting" with Bob Ross made its debut on PBS. The show ran for a total of 31 seasons until 1994 featuring a total of 403 episodes. The first episode was titled "A Walk in the Woods." Bob Ross painted more than 1,000 canvases for his television show...

Vigo the Carpathian was stopped by the Ghostbusters on New Year's Eve, 1989

You could be President!

Rainforest Cafe once had 59 locations in the U.S. Now, there are only these 16 restaurants.

Flags in Iowa will be lowered to half-staff for the coming week.

The next time you visit Blooms Garden Center in Marion, come hungry! Bistro at Blooms is now open for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner three days each week! Read more about the bistro's new dinner service.

Happy National Fry Day! Today, June 10th, marks the second Friday in June, which means it's time to celebrate America's favorite side dish! What local restaurant do you think serves the best fries?

A federal judge blocked Iowa's SNAP restrictions, but Gov. Reynolds says she's hopeful the decision will be appealed.

The two country stars will perform an outdoor concert on August 1st!

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.

Revisiting one of the Kiss member's most contentious interviews.

An Iowa family adventure takes us from the Snowy Range to Vedauwoo, Wyoming, where we explored giant granite formations, tackled bouldering challenges, and discovered one of the state’s coolest hidden gems.

Here is the full list of TV’s best for the year.

From ‘Passenger’ to ‘The Furious,’ watch these new movies at home the weekend of July 10, 2026, for free or via VOD.

Tyler's long career also included the hits "It's a Heartache" and "Holding Out for a Hero."

If approved, the proposed increase would affect hundreds of thousands of natural gas customers across Iowa.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has reached a remarkable milestone in Cedar Rapids.

Looking for vacation inspiration from Iowa? Here's why Saratoga's free Hobo Hot Springs became one of our favorite stops on a Wyoming family road trip.

A new dining option is "coming soon" to the Corridor! Oh My Grill Halal Mediterranean Grill announced this week that they are set to open a location in Cedar Rapids this summer!

Bread Worthy Bakery has started welcoming customers to their new storefront in Iowa City! The local farmers market vendor has moved in to the former Goosetown Cafe building at 203 N Linn Street.