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The Big 12 tournaments are going high tech!

Easter is on its way on Sunday, April 5th! Leading up to the 2026 holiday, there are all sorts of egg hunts and other Easter-related events happening across Eastern Iowa! Check out a list, broken down by county.

The Department of Defense confirms an Iowa service member has died in an attack in Kuwait.

Seriously, who asked for fruit punch Peeps?

If you haven't been to the Czech Village in a while, you're missing out! There are lots of awesome local businesses to explore, some you may not even know exist!

Is the Big Arch Burger worth the hype? I took the first bite so you don’t have to.

Iowa fans quickly corrected the record after a false Tom Davis rumor spread.

Starbucks is banking on a big chair to help drive more coffee sales.

Spring craft and vendor markets will be popping up all over the place these next few months! Check out 10 of the big ones happening in Eastern Iowa in 2026!

With oil prices surging after the attack on Iran, gas prices will soon follow.

2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week has come to a close! Check out my experiences at three of the participating restaurants during this year's 10-day event!

Before it was a household name, Pepsi had a very different identity rooted in health and digestion.

We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

You’re hiking through the woods and spot a tree with red paint. What does it really mean for your outdoor adventure?

To say that Kitty Corner Social Club has been a success would be an understatement. The Iowa City cat lounge has officially been open for a year, and in that time, they've helped 300 cats get adopted!

Did you know we have a troop of Japanese macaques living right here in Iowa? And one of them is around the same age as the famous PUNCH!

One of nature’s most breathtaking sights returns next week with a Blood Moon eclipse.

Legal marijuana is generating massive revenue across the Midwest — but Iowa isn’t seeing a dime.

Top Chef: Downtown, an annual tasting event for foodies in Iowa City, was a huge success again this year! The sold-out 2026 event took place this week, and several local restaurants were recognized for their delicious dishes.

It’s been 20 years, but the wait is almost over as Chick-fil-A prepares to reopen at Iowa State.

A popular at-home bakery that's been an Iowa City farmers market staple for the past five years is going to be open year-round at a brand new location! Bread Worthy Bakery is opening its first storefront!