Brain and Courtlin in the Morning

HOT DIGGITY DOG... It's National Hot Dog Day! We're celebrating the holiday by looking at some of the best hot dogs you can find here in the Hawkeye State!

The Iowa State Fair announced more than 80 new foods that would be debuting at the 2026 event this August, and Brain and I had the opportunity to try the top 11!

There have been some very interesting true crime documentaries to come out of the Hawkeye State in recent years! Check out 8 of the popular documentaries, docuseries, or true crime show episodes that are based here in Iowa.

Another Crab House Seafood Boil & Bar is coming soon to Cedar Rapids! Signage for the local restaurant has appeared in one of the spaces just outside of Lindale Mall near the entrance to the food court.

Happy National Fry Day! Today, June 10th, marks the second Friday in June, which means it's time to celebrate America's favorite side dish! What local restaurant do you think serves the best fries?

Iowans near Central City have a new restaurant option! A new pizza joint called The Main Slice opened this month on Main Street.

Lots of new bars & restaurants have opened in Eastern Iowa so far 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 year.

The takeover of the old Chrome Horse Saloon building in the NewBo District is now complete! Rhapsody Spirits & Provisions opened its doors last month, which means that the space is now home to two different restaurants.

A new dining option is "coming soon" to the Corridor! Oh My Grill Halal Mediterranean Grill announced this week that they are set to open a location in Cedar Rapids this summer!

Bread Worthy Bakery has started welcoming customers to their new storefront in Iowa City! The local farmers market vendor has moved in to the former Goosetown Cafe building at 203 N Linn Street.