Brain and Courtlin in the Morning

A delicious fundraiser for a local animal rescue is coming up this weekend! The 6th Annual Dogs Forever Chili Cook-Off is happening on Saturday, and YOU are invited!

Catfish, baked mac & cheese, sweet potato pie... those are just some of the things you can order at Cedar Rapids' newest soul food restaurant! Soul & Vibez has opened its doors at 1323 1st Ave SE.

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.

Congratulations to Chef Cory Barrett of Coralville! The owner and head chef at Barrett's Quality Eats has been recognized by the Iowa Restaurant Association as Iowa's Chef of the Year for 2026!

We're exploring some of Eastern Iowa's coolest neighborhoods and downtowns by highlighting local shops, restaurants, and venues. Here are the businesses to check out in Cedar Rapids' NewBo District!

It's not to early to start doing a little holiday shopping, especially over in the Czech Village! A new pop-up shop called Babi’s Holiday House is now open for business!

Want to go out and have a good time, but still be home by 9 p.m.? A newly-opened event space in Cedar Rapids is hosting their first ever 'Home By 9' event this month!

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!

A new coffee shop has started welcoming customers in the Cedar Valley, and the official grand opening celebration is only a few days away! TreeHaus is now open in Downtown Waterloo.

Halloween isn't just for humans! Get more information about Dog-O-Ween 2026, which is happening at four Theisen's stores in Eastern Iowa this month!