eastern iowa

Whether you're into curly, crinkle, steak, shoestring, sweet potato, or waffle, there are a ton of delicious fry options here in Eastern Iowa! Check out some of our favorites for National French Fry Day 2025!

And just like that... BOOM! June is over! We've got a list of MANY of the big events coming up in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City areas in July, as well as some other parts of Eastern Iowa and Des Moines!

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

Who doesn't love a great piece of pizza? If you live in Iowa or are just passing through, you need to try this spot in Des Moines!

Farmers market season has arrived in the Hawkeye State!

The website Love Exploring recently put out a list of the eeriest abandoned attractions to visit in all 50 states, and the pick for Iowa is a town you may have never heard of before: Buckhorn.

This Saturday, April 26th is National Pretzel Day! We've put together a list of soft pretzel chains that are doing giveaways to celebrate in 2025.

Easter is coming up on April 20th, and there are plenty of places to celebrate with the family!

Lots of markets, fairs, and festivals are on the way in Eastern Iowa, which means that food truck season is also upon us!

Always prioritize safety! While social media can be a fun way to share ideas, not everything that goes viral is accurate. One common misconception circulating online is that collecting and harvesting rainwater is illegal. Popular TikTok channels dedicated to rainwater collection often receive numerous comments claiming it's against the law—but is there any truth to these claims?