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.

The Best Things I Ate At Eastern Iowa Restaurants This Spring [GALLERY]

I've spent the last couple of months enjoying some delicious food and beverages from lots of awesome local businesses, and now I want to share some of those businesses with you!

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!

Outdoor Miniature Golf Season Has Returned to Eastern Iowa [GALLERY]

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!

A New Carryout Pizza Place is Coming Soon to Linn County

Iowans near Central City will have a new restaurant option this summer! A new pizza joint called The Main Slice is headed to Main Street in the coming weeks.

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!

A Popular Cedar Rapids Japanese Restaurant Has Rebranded

Red Ginger at 2230 Edgewood Rd SW in Cedar Rapids is no more! The popular Cedar Rapids Japanese restaurant has rebranded and is now open under a new name.

Brand New Eastern Iowa Food Truck Serves Burgers, Wings, & Quesadillas

A new food truck is set to hit the streets in Cedar Rapids this week! Check out Street Bites, Eastern Iowa's newest mobile kitchen, beginning on Cinco de Mayo!

Three New Shops at NewBo City Market Are Now Open [PHOTOS]

Back in early April, we told you that NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids would be welcoming new shopkeepers this spring. After a weekend visit to the market, we're happy to report that three new shops are now open!

Eastern Iowans Name Their Favorite Area Food/Beverage Trucks [GALLERY]

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?