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Lots of new bars & restaurants have opened in Eastern Iowa 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/next year.

Planes are staying put across the country this afternoon due to a communications issue. Here's what is known so far.

The only thing that would have made this video better was if he was wearing a cape.

He is a University of Minnesota graduate who earned his medical degree at the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

A federal judge steps in just days before a new hemp ban was set to reshape store shelves across Illinois.

Ever notice a few cents tacked onto card fees? A long legal fight over that could finally pay off for Illinois.

Looking for a fun day trip in Minnesota? Mall of America was just named America's best mall for a full day out, thanks to its stores, restaurants and attractions.

For 25 years, Magical Kwik Stop Christmas has brought holiday joy to Dubuque-area families, proving that the greatest gift is a community that cares.

The endgame begins on streaming in a matter of days.

This situation stinks and it needs to stop.

Do you think you have what it takes to complete the new Tenderloin Challenge at Shuey's Restaurant & Lounge? You'll have to head to Shueyville soon and find out!

Between now and December 21, we want to see photos of Waterloo's best holiday light displays.

Cedar Rapids and Marion are home to a couple of new Mexican restaurants - one that's already opened, and another that's coming soon! Read more on both of these new businesses!

A Sunday morning brunch went a bit wilder than expected when a family's meal was interrupted by a rude buck who blasted through the dining area of a Mason City, Iowa Hy-Vee.

2026 is almost over, but there is still a lot to look forward to! Check out a list of big events happening across Eastern Iowa and beyond this November!

The 2026 holiday season has arrived, and with it comes lots and lots of Christmas lights! Check out a list of drive-thru and walk-through holiday light displays across Eastern and Central Iowa in 2026!

Movie theaters are experiencing a big comeback, but some great films have been left behind.

Watch these new movies at home the weekend of November 13, 2026, for free or via VOD.

We already know about all the concerts headed to Iowa these next few months, but what about the nationally touring Broadway shows? Let's take a look at some of the big musicals coming to Iowa!

Sunset before five and dark by 5:31, the President calls it ridiculous and wants the twice-a-year switch gone for good.

The holiday shopping season is almost here, and that means that tons of local vendor markets on on the way! Check out the shopping events happening this November and December in Eastern Iowa, as well as the Des Moines area.