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Forget Coke and Pepsi: This Soda Is America’s Favorite
The most popular soda in Iowa may not be the one you’d expect.
Measles Outbreak Grows as 11 New Cases Confirmed in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a significant increase in measles cases across the state.
Iowa Reading Scores Raise Questions for Parents
Iowa students are making gains in reading, but a striking gap between state test results and national scores raises questions about what reading proficiency really means.
Our Rainy Weekend Adventure at Devil’s Lake
Discover how we packed hiking, camping, local food, breweries, farms, and more into a single overnight getaway to Baraboo and Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin.
A Burlington Hotel Collapsed, Prompting Over 100 to Evacuate
A Comfort Suites hotel partially collapsed early Saturday morning, leading to the evacuation of over 100 individuals.
‘Sign Stealing’ Drama After Davenport Northwest’s Win In Little League World Series
Is it really kids' sports without drama?
Doom Has An Army of Sentinels in the New ‘Avengers’ Trailer
Thor and the Avengers better watch out.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: The Looney Movie of the Moment
Don’t ask us why Warner Bros. didn’t want to release this funny, smart comedy.
‘Barbie 2’ May Not Happen Over Pay Disagreement
Multiple media reports say the film is in jeopardy because the sides cannot agree on a deal.
Netflix to Release Willy Wonka Animated Movie in Theaters Next Year
The streamer is making an unusual move, and letting its big animated feature play in multiplexes before it hits their service.
24 Childhood Dinners We Miss
Meatloaf, Chef Boyardee on bread, pigs in a blanket — the meals we complained about at the dinner table are exactly what we miss most now.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sets Streaming Premiere Date
The new ‘Star Wars’ movie is coming to a streaming service near you.
Pixar Announces ‘Coco 2’
Plus: ‘Coco’ is coming to ‘Kingdom Hearts IV.’
‘Ahsoka’ Returns With First Season 2 Trailer
Star Wars is back on Disney+ next January.
Disney Confirms ‘Zootopia 3’ Is Happening
This time birds are joining the world of Zootopia.
‘Lanterns’ Is Off to a Promising (If Not Very Green) Start
One of DC’s greatest characters finally gets a worthy live-action adaptation.
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Scream’ Star, Dies at 36
Panettiere also appeared in multiple films in the ‘Scream’ franchise.
Lincoln Lounge & Supper Club Has Opened in Cedar Rapids
The Southwest side of Cedar Rapids has a new place to check out for dinner and drinks! Lincoln Lounge & Supper Club is now open for business!
Eastern Iowan Crowned The 2026 Iowa State Fair Queen
The Iowa State Fair has crowned a new queen!
Lainey Wilson Breaks Iowa State Fair Grandstand Record
The Iowa State Fair has a new grandstand attendance champion.
Big-Name Chain Stores + Restaurants Closing Locations in 2026
Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.