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Some of the chains will close a handful of locations while others are ceasing operations entirely.

The University of Dubuque is bringing helicopter training to new heights with a high-tech flight simulator that lets students practice realistic flying scenarios without leaving the ground.

The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is kicking off National Pork Month with a BIG announcement... we now know the 5 finalists in Iowa's BEST Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest for 2026!

October 4th is another delicious food holiday... National Cinnamon Roll Day! Using recommendations from various foodie Facebook groups, we put together a list of some of the Eastern Iowa businesses with the BEST cinnamon rolls!

Kitty Corner Social Club will now be located on an ACTUAL (kitty) corner! The popular cat lounge in Iowa City is set to relocate to a building just down the street next month!

Hy-Vee launched the Dollar Fresh concept in 2018 as a way to compete with stores like Dollar General.

See the ‘Digger’ star’s wildest characters.

The role was previously played by Channing Tatum.

Everything you need to know about Tom Cruise’s strange new movie.

Looking for an affordable college in Iowa? Niche has ranked the top 10 best value colleges for 2027, considering tuition, graduation rates, career outcomes, and more.

An Iowa high school teacher was fired after school officials said she offered students extra credit in exchange for donating money to her personal GoFundMe account.

A massive animal rescue happened in Marshall County.

The special shop will be open for just three days and will feature the highly anticipated Caitlin 1.

Feeling old yet? 40 years ago this week, a cat-eating alien, George Jefferson in a church and the South's sassiest decorators all premiered on TV.

The long-awaited Cedar Crossing Casino & Event Center in Cedar Rapids is getting closer to opening its doors, and they've already got a ton of concerts and comedy shows on the schedule! Check out the 16 new events announced this week!

Another longtime Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed its doors, ending a 32-year run on Collins Road.

Spooky season is finally here! If you enjoy a good scare, check out one of these haunted attractions across the state of Iowa in 2026.

Christa Pike’s long-delayed execution has become a chaotic legal battle as Tennessee fought to carry out the sentence against the only woman on its death row.