Local News

Comedian Greg Warren is playing the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids next month!

A new restaurant is getting ready to open inside of the old Salsa Guy Cafe in Cedar Rapids. Minnie's BBQ is coming soon to 2874 Mount Vernon Rd SE!

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 Freedom FEASTival is making a comeback this week! The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival event, originally scheduled for June, is happening this Thursday, August 20th.

The most popular soda in Iowa may not be the one you’d expect.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a significant increase in measles cases across the state.

Iowa students are making gains in reading, but a striking gap between state test results and national scores raises questions about what reading proficiency really means.

Over the weekend, I headed back up to the Cedar Valley to visit with my best friend and check out one of the great local restaurants in the area. This month, I was in the mood for Mexican food!

Discover how we packed hiking, camping, local food, breweries, farms, and more into a single overnight getaway to Baraboo and Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin.

Is it really kids' sports without drama?