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Just a few weeks ago, signage appeared on a former Cedar Rapids Chinese restaurant for a new business called Chicken Royale. This week, Chicken Royale officially opened for business!

Remember when a bunch of Iowa restaurants went all out with Christmas decor for holiday pop-ups in November and December? Well, one Cedar Rapids restaurant has kept the holiday celebrations going!

It’s official—this catch is one for the record books!

Check out a list of the new eateries that have recently opened in Eastern Iowa, as well as some of the places expected to open this year!

If you've been on TikTok in recent months, then there's a good chance you've come across some videos of pastries that look a whole lot like fruit. Now, versions of those viral pastries have started popping up here in Iowa!

Former Hawkeye AJ Epenesa signs a 1-year deal with a new NFL squad.

Tomorrow (March 20th) is the first day of spring, and Dairy Queen is celebrating the occasion with their annual Free Cone Day! Stop in to a participating location on March 19th to claim your cone!

A partial government shutdown means TSA workers are again, going without pay.

Easter is on its way on Sunday, April 5th! Leading up to the 2026 holiday, there are all sorts of egg hunts and other Easter-related events happening across Eastern Iowa! Check out a list, broken down by county.

Each week, we are highlighting some of the best areas to shop and eat in the Corridor and beyond. Let's take a look at everything Uptown Marion has to offer!

Another award for Caitlin Clark—FIBA Women’s Tournament MVP!

A closer look at the numbers is raising fresh questions about cancer in rural Iowa.

Hawkeye fans won’t want to miss this: a signed quilt from Hannah Stuelke is up for grabs!

Are you feeling lucky? If you live in Iowa, your answer should probably be YES! According to a new study from Action Network, Iowa is one of the luckiest states in the entire U.S.

For the third year in a row, a big Iowa art festival has been recognized as one of the best in America! The Des Moines Arts Festival is one of USA Today's 10Best Art Festivals for 2026!

It's official! Iowa's Best Burger Contest has moved onto the next phase, naming the ten restaurant finalists for 2026.

When news broke that 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is ending, fans quickly started asking who might replace her. But NBCUniversal has other plans.

From shocking onstage moments to major scandals, these celebrities were banned from the Oscars after falling out with the Academy.