First Successful Appendectomy In U.S. Was Performed In Davenport 137 Years Ago
Davenport is the site of the first successful appendectomy in the U.S.
January
January was the 2nd Snowiest of All-Time
Nearly two feet of snow fell to start the new year
‘Wolf’ Moon to Light Up the Sky Tonight
The first full moon of 2021 is called the Wolf Moon and will be visible in the sky beginning this afternoon!
When Was the Warmest January Day in the Cedar Valley?
The first month of the year is NEVER a warm one in Iowa. The "normal" average high temperature in January is in the upper-20s while the average low hovers around 10*.
The warmest it has EVER been in Waterloo (According to records kept by the National Weather Service) occurred on 1/26/2002 when the mercury reached a towering 65*...
You Can Now Get Famous Dave's Food in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids may not have a Famous Dave's restaurant, but you'll still be able to enjoy some of their food beginning this week!
The Polar Vortex May Be Headed To Iowa
2021 really is kicking off with a bang, isn't it? Get ready for the possibility of the Polar Vortex in Iowa in the coming weeks
This Weekend: Sun Will be 7% Brighter
What? In the cold of winter? Yep. At 7:51 AM on Saturday, January 2, the Earth will be only 91,399,453 miles away from the sun -- which is roughly three million miles closer than it will be at its furthest point in July. Earth is closest to the sun every year in early January...
Beat the Bitter, Sports, and Concerts — Iowa Weekend Events
The month of February finally almost here!
Festivals, Sports, & Comic Books -- Eastern Iowa Weekend Events
The final weekend in January is almost here! How will you be spending it?
Everything You Need to Know About Amana Winterfest This Weekend
Celebrate winter in the Amana Colonies this weekend! Amana's annual Winterfest is happening this Saturday, January 25th.