Your guide to everything surrounding the holidays: local light displays, donation opportunities, and more!
Holiday Survival Guide

Iowa Is In the Christmas Spirit, Despite 2020
Find out where Iowa ranks among the states in the most festive mood this year.

Unique Classic Christmas Song Was Written By An Iowan
Love it or hate it, the famous festive frolic has unique Iowa roots.

What Do People Really Think When Others Say “Don’t Get Me Anything For Christmas”
What do people think when they hear "I don't want anything for Christmas"?

How To Gracefully Say No To Holiday Plans
It's never easy to tell the family you're not coming home for the holidays, even with the built-in legitimate excuses of 2020.

Iowa Liquor Sales Hit Record High in 2020
We're cooped up and frustrated in 2020, and it's been a windfall for Iowa's alcohol industry.

Coralville’s “Aisle of Lights” Will Shine Bright this Sunday
A unique experience awaits those ready to help brighten Coralville with Christmas cheer this weekend.

Two Area Charities Robbed Ahead of the Holidays
Their ability to do critical work in the biggest time of need has been decimated.

CountryHouse Welcomes You With Their Christmas Light Display
CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care invites guests to join them for drive-through refreshments and holiday lights.

“Be a Santa to A Senior” Underway in Cedar Rapids
The annual program makes seniors feel less lonely and isolated at the holidays, and that help is needed this year more than ever.

“Nature’s Noel” is Being Held Virtually in 2020
Indian Creek Nature Center invites you to shop the annual "Nature's Noel" event virtually this year.