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From restaurants shaped like UFOs to those serving mouth-watering menu items we need in the U.S., here is a look at fascinating McDonald's locations from around the world.

A new version of a classic Iowa City bar is officially open for business! The Union Bar & Grill began welcoming customers to its new location on Thursday, February 19th.

ISU still must pay a fine for not playing in a bowl game.

An Iowa City bar continues to fight with the city over its liquor license.

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week is only a few days away, which means its time to start planning what you're going to eat! Check out all of the special menu items you'll be able to try at all 22 participating restaurants in 2026!

Check out a list of the new eateries that have recently opened in Eastern Iowa, as well as some of the places expected to open this year!

Gatorade is brining back Caitlin Clark's favorite flavor!

The Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen's Association have officially kicked of Iowa's 17th annual Best Burger Contest, and it's time to nominate your favorite local restaurants!

An on-court interaction with Fred Hoiberg prompted an apology from the University of Iowa.

Which state capitals are the very best and very worst to live in this year? WalletHub has the answer! The publication has released a ranking of all 50 states for 2026.

In addition to many area restaurants, there are lots of special fish fries happening at churches and other organizations in Eastern Iowa! Check out some of your options in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and more!

Looking for houseplants? A new shop called Crazy Plant Gal has a TON of them! The local business officially opened its doors in Cedar Rapids back on February 12th.

Get ready for more glazers, Cedar Rapids!

The 2026 Iowa State Fair Grandstand lineup has a couple of new additions! Two new acts, including an award-winning country group, were announced as 2026 performers!

A new Ulta Beauty store in Cedar Rapids will be hosting their official grand opening celebration this weekend!

Bennett Stirtz wasn't going to let Iowa lose this Big Ten game.

Things are starting to pick up a bit across Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of events happening across our half of the state in February of 2026!

Sweet corn, ice cream, strawberries, watermelon, BBQ... there are a ton of annual food festivals held across the state of Iowa, but which one is the BEST? Midwest Living has the answer!

One of our favorite comedians, John Mulaney, is coming to Cedar Rapids!

Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City is getting some national attention!

He saved a young boy from drowning in the Des Moines River last summer.