Courtlin

Courtlin is from the Detroit-area of Michigan and moved to Iowa back in November of 2014. When she’s not working, she spends her time going to the gym, singing karaoke, playing her guitar, and watching TV. She’s been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2017 and currently has a brown belt. She’s also the head instructor for the women’s Jiu Jitsu program at her gym. Courtlin is obsessed with her pup Tater, who she adopted from a local animal rescue in 2020. Another one of her passions is FOOD. She’s always going out to eat at local restaurants! You can check out her Instagram at CourtlinEatsIowa.

2026 Egg Hunts & Easter Events in Eastern Iowa [LIST]

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.

Restaurants With 2026 Easter Brunch in the Corridor & Cedar Valley [LIST]

Check out the restaurants hosting 2026 Easter brunch in the Corridor, the Cedar Valley, Dubuque, and everywhere in between!

Friday Fish Fries During Lent 2026 in the Corridor & Cedar Valley [LIST]

In addition to many area restaurants, there are lots of special fish fries happening at churches and other organizations in Eastern Iowa! Check out some of your options in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and more!

Cedar Rapids’ Oldest Dairy Queen Will Reopen as a New Ice Cream Shop

A historic Cedar Rapids Dairy Queen is going to undergo some big changes this spring! The now-closed DQ at on 1st Ave NE in front of the Starlite Room will soon become Dottie's Ice Cream & Soda!

4 Country Acts Have Been Announced for the 2026 Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

Mount Pleasant is gearing up for another Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in 2026! This week, all four of this year's grandstand headliners were announced, and all of them come from the country music genre.

A New Coral Ridge Mall Store Offers Unique Snacks From Around the World

If your taste buds are craving some interesting new flavors, there's a newly-opened store at Coral Ridge Mall that you're going to want to check out - Exotic Snack Guys is now open!

Parades, Bar Crawls, & 5Ks – St. Patrick’s Day 2026 in Eastern Iowa

St. Patrick's Day 2026 will be here in just a few short days - let's take a look at some of the big events happening in Eastern Iowa ahead of the holiday!

Where to Shop & Eat in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District [GALLERY]

We're exploring some of Eastern Iowa's coolest neighborhoods and downtowns by highlighting local shops, restaurants, and venues. This week, it's all about Cedar Rapids' NewBo District!

Iowa Brewpub Named Best in the Country by USA Today

A Des Moines brewery was just recognized as the best brewpub in America by USA Today... for the second year in a row! Congratulations to Lua Brewing!

Concerts & Comedy Shows Coming to Iowa in 2026 [LIST]

2025 is on its way out, and we're already looking forward to some of the big shows coming up in 2026! Check out a rundown of Iowa concerts and comedy shows on the schedule for next year (so far)!