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.

May 16th is National BBQ Day – Where’s the Best BBQ in Iowa? [GALLERY]

Who's hungry?! Check out some of the highest-rated BBQ joints across the state of Iowa for National BBQ Day 2026!

New Bars & Restaurants That Have Opened in Eastern Iowa in 2026 [GALLERY]

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!

Visit One of Eastern Iowa’s Delicious ‘Pizza Farms’ This Summer

Have you ever been to a "pizza farm" before? Eastern Iowa has two of them that you can check out this summer!

Courtlin’s First Trip to Pella’s Tulip Time Festival [PHOTOS]

After over a decade of living in Iowa, I finally traveled to Pella this weekend for their annual Tulip Time Festival! Check out some of the highlights!

Your Unofficial Guide to 2026 Farmers Markets in Eastern Iowa [LIST]

The 2026 spring/summer farmers market season is here! Check out a list of outdoor farmers markets happening across Eastern Iowa beginning this May!

The Top-Rated Places to Eat in Waterloo & Cedar Falls [GALLERY]

Whether you're in the mood for baked goods, breakfast, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, burgers, Mexican food, or chocolate, there are plenty of options for you in Cedar Falls and Waterloo!

Midwest Living Names Decorah 2026’s Best Small Town in Iowa

This spring, Midwest Living put out a list of their picks for the best small towns in all 12 Midwest states for 2026. Here in Iowa, the 2026 winner is Decorah, located in the Northeast corner of the state!

Check Out One of Iowa’s Four Drive-In Movie Theaters This Summer

In 2026, there are less than 300 drive-in movie theaters left in the United States. Four of them are here in the state of Iowa! Check out all of the Hawkeye State's drive-ins that are still open in 2026!

2026 Mother’s Day Brunch & Other Events for Moms in Eastern Iowa [LIST]

Mother's Day 2026 is coming up on Sunday, May 10th! Check out a list of restaurants offering Mother's Day brunch, as well as other Mother's Day weekend events in the Corridor, the Cedar Valley, Dubuque, and surrounding cities!

Iowa Breweries Win Big at Two Huge International Beer Competitions

April was an exciting month for several Iowa craft breweries! Six of them took home a total of nine awards at a couple of prestigious global competitions for 2026!