All birthdays are worth celebrating! But why should the kids have all the fun? Just because you aren’t a kid anymore doesn’t mean you can’t throw a fun-tastic birthday party. There’s plenty of fun to be had whether you are celebrating…
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Libraries are a key component of summer fun for families all across Iowa. From their summer reading programs (who doesn’t love getting prizes for reading great books?!) and a whole host of interesting and engaging free educational programs,…
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Bring on the tacos! Since it’s always good to be prepared for Taco Tuesday, we came up with a list of a dozen locally owned restaurants in and around Cedar Rapids that serve up tasty tacos (and more!). Check out our list of delectable…
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Convenience has become a necessity in today’s fast-paced world. Luckily, gas stations across the state have stepped up their game in the food and beverage department, making it easier than ever to grab a tasty bite to eat after filling up…
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Sometimes it just doesn’t feel right to leave Fido at home. But it can be hard to know which spots around Davenport (and the Quad Cities) welcome pups that aren’t service animals onto their premises. Well, man's (or woman’s) best friend…
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Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846 (thanks to President James K. Polk.) Of course, people had been living in the area long before that. White settlers in what is now called Iowa began building cabins, homes, churches, and…
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Love it or hate it, reality TV is practically taking over the airwaves. And no matter your guilty reality TV pleasure, you are likely to find an Iowa connection to the show. In a state with fertile soil, we seem to grow some notable reality…
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Get excited! It’s farmers market season all across the state of Iowa! No matter what part of the state you find yourself in, there’s a fantastic farmers market nearby. Check out this list of just some of the biggest and best farmers…
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If you’ve not had the pleasure of tasting the delicious difference of a farm-fresh egg, you're missing out. Luckily for residents of Eastern Iowa, there are plenty of spots to grab some fresh eggs right off the farm and literally taste the…
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One of the highlights of spring in Iowa is seeing nature bloom. And while the daffodils spring up early in the season, beloved tulips are never far behind.  Now that spring’s blustery start seems to have moved on, Iowa will be blooming…
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