cedar valley

Now that spring is here and summer is on the way, outdoor mini-golf courses all over Eastern Iowa are beginning to open for the season! Check out some of the courses that have already opened, and others that will be opening soon!

Now that the weather has warmed up, local food and beverage trucks have been rolling out of hibernation for the 2026 season! Which Eastern Iowa trucks are your favorite?

We've put together a list of things to do in the Corridor & Cedar Valley, as well as other big events across Eastern Iowa... and beyond!

We asked Eastern Iowans on Facebook which area restaurant they will be nominating for the 2026 Best Pork Tenderloin Contest, and there were quite a few responses!

Patio season is finally upon us! Here are some of the bars and restaurants in the Cedar Valley with nice outdoor patios you can check out during the summer of 2026!

Whether you're looking for weekly lessons or special events, we've put together a list of places you can learn to line dance all over our half of the state!

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

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!

At the start of 2026, I made a new year's resolution to visit the Cedar Valley once a month to try a new (to me) restaurant. I'm off to a good start!

Courtlin asked Cedar Valley residents to share their favorite area restaurants, and there were lots of awesome suggestions!