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Here's How You Can Win Cash This Spring
We're giving out thousands of dollars in prize money every weekday through May 1!

Triumph Shares Mike Levine Health Update
Drummer and vocalist Gil Moore offers details regarding the cofounding bassist's ongoing absence from their current reunion tour.

New Peter Frampton Documentary Interview
The guitarist's longtime bandleader and director Rob Arthur, tells UCR about the new film.

Portable Generator from Peosta Named ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’
Mi-T-M's ePowerStation won the award from the annual contest put on by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Eastern Iowa Restaurant Makes List of Top 50 Pizza Joints in the U.S… Again!
For the second year in a row, a small town Iowa restaurant has made a prestigious list of the top 50 pizza places in the entire United States! Congratulations to Lincoln Winebar, one of the '50 Top Pizza' picks for 2026.

10-Month-Old Puppy Lucy is Looking for Her Forever Home
Lucy is our "Pet of the Week" from the Dubuque Regional Humane Society.

USA Today Names Iowa Burger Joint One of the Best in the Country
The next time you're in Des Moines, there's a burger joint that you should probably check out! USA Today has recognized an Iowa restaurant on a recent list of amazing burger joints across the U.S.

Chris Robinson Comments on Tampa Incident
"I have to speak my mind," Chris Robinson tells UCR in a new conversation.

Hear ‘Stone’ From the Newly Announced Prince Album ‘Timeless’
The album features previously unreleased tracks from throughout Prince's career.

Revisiting Queen's 'One Year of Love'
A Queen track with no guitar? It happened in 1986.

Cedar Rapids Summer Tradition Returns: Patriotic Pops at Brucemore
A beloved summer tradition returns to Brucemore with an evening of patriotic music and family fun.

Two Local Shops Have Opened New Locations in Cedar Rapids and Marion
A couple of small businesses have recently opened new locations and expanded their offerings! Wild Lotus Apothecary is now open at NewBo City Market, and Cedar Witch Goods has relocated to Marion.

Cubs Fans Won’t Want to Miss This Summer Reunion Event
Cubs fans looking for a dose of nostalgia won't want to miss this star-studded reunion in Chicago.

Voting Open For Iowans To Name Field Of Dreams’ New Baseball Team
If you build it, they will come. And vote.

The 16 Best He-Man Action Figures of the ’80s — and the Genius Tricks Built Into Every One
We picked 16 of the original He-Man action figures from the '80s with the most unique features, accessories, and names.

Iowa Speed Limits Jump From 55 MPH to 60 MPH In July
Iowa drivers will see a higher default speed limit beginning July 1 as a new law raises the statewide default speed from 55 mph to 60 mph on affected roads.

Why Do These Iowa Mosquitoes Keep Biting My Ankles?!
After a backpacking trip through Yellow River State Forest, I noticed Iowa mosquitoes had one favorite target: my ankles. Here's the surprising science behind why.
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Fireworks & Other 2026 4th of July Events in Eastern Iowa [LIST]
The 4th of July will be here before you know it! We've put together a list of cities here in Eastern Iowa with fireworks, parades, or other Independence Day events in 2026.

Big 4 Rock Guitar Solos
Musicianship and technique matter, of course - but so does attitude.

MLB’s Initial CBA Proposal Could Help Iowa Fans Watch Baseball Games
One of the terms of the new MLB CBA looks to address blackouts in states like Iowa.

National Fitness Chain Moving Into Old Collins Road Hy-Vee
A new fitness center is moving in to the old Collins Road Hy-Vee.
