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Can you believe we're halfway through 2026?! This weekend, I completed my sixth month of visits to the Cedar Valley, a goal I set all the way back in January. That means I checked another restaurant off my list!

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."

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!

A treasured piece of Iowa military history has returned home to the Grout Museum District.

Whether you're in the mood for baked goods, breakfast, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, burgers, Mexican food, or chocolate, there are plenty of options for you in Cedar Falls and Waterloo!

A 33-year-old fisherman drowned near Cedar River dam after entering the water to retrieve gear and being swept under by strong currents near the 5-in-1 Dam area.

Patio season is finally upon us! Here are some of the bars and restaurants in the Cedar Valley with nice outdoor patios you can check out during the summer of 2026!

Hairball, The Pork Tornadoes, and The Deal Breakers bring a high-energy summer concert to Dubuque’s new Back Waters Amp on July 10.

UnityPoint Health is eliminating 207 IT jobs and restructuring operations across Iowa while outsourcing key functions and planning additional Revenue Cycle changes.

Eastern Iowa communities can access no-cost funding through the Iowa Tree Planting Grant to expand tree canopy, reduce heat, and improve neighborhoods.