Cedar Rapids

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!

St. Patrick's Day isn't the only holiday being celebrated in Cedar Rapids this week! Thanks to Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, March 19th has officially been given a new title: Buy 319 Local Day!

As part of my mission to support local restaurants in the area, I've put together a gallery of photos with some of the most delicious things I've eaten recently! How many of these places have you been to?

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!

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!

There are plenty of ice cream shops here in the Corridor that are open year-round, but there are some awesome seasonal ones that you can check out now, too!

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!

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!

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!

A popular vendor at NewBo City Market will be getting a new home this spring! Cedar Witch Goods is moving from Cedar Rapids to Uptown Marion!