Cedar Valley

A Downtown Waterloo favorite has temporarily shut down due to ongoing issues with equipment and staffing. As of June 27th, Newton's Paradise Cafe at 128 E 4th St is closed "until further notice."

A Cedar Valley favorite has made USA Today's 10Best list of the 'Best Indie Ice Cream Shops Across the US!' Cedar City Creamery in Cedar Falls came in 10th place on the list for 2026.

I spent the last month of spring visiting lots of restaurants and food trucks here in Eastern Iowa - here are some of the best things I was able to try!

Summer is officially here and there's so much to see and do here in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of big events happening this July!

If you thought May was a busy month, just wait until you see the calendar for June! We've put together a list of June events happening across Eastern Iowa, plus some exciting things happening in other areas that you may want to check out!

The 4th of July will be here before you know it! We've put together a list of cities here in Eastern Iowa with fireworks, parades, or other Independence Day events in 2026.

Themepark and waterpark season are here, and a couple of the best ones in Iowa are gearing up for an exciting year! We've got all the details you need for Lost Island's 2026 season!

In honor of International Burger Day last week, my friends and I ventured over to Zsavooz in Cedar Falls, a restaurant that's known for its delicious burgers!

We know the "official" best burger winner in the state of Iowa this year, but which other Eastern Iowa restaurants do you think deserve a little love?

Nothing says "summer" quite like free, outdoor, live music! We've put together a list of concert series that are returning to the Corridor & Cedar Valley this year, with even more to be announced in the coming months.