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It's November but it's still time to get things done.

Whether you're looking for walk-through, drive-up, or drive-thru light displays here in Iowa this holiday season, we've got you covered! Here are some of the places to check out in Eastern & Central Iowa in 2025.

It won't be hard to get into the holiday spirit here in Eastern Iowa this December! Here are some of the big holiday events happening across our half of the state.

If you'd like to avoid ordering gifts from big box stores or websites like Amazon this holiday season, there's a very easy way to shop local... craft & vendor markets!

In honor of the Christmas shopping season and the upcoming Small Business Saturday, we scoured social media sites looking for Eastern Iowans' favorite locally-owned shops! Check out 60+ recommendations!

25 local businesses & restaurants in the Cedar Rapids area are participating in this year's Christmas countdown calendar! It would make a great gift for a loved one this holiday season... or for yourself!

Holiday magic at Brucemore gets national recognition!

Spirit Christmas, the holiday-themed sister to Spirit Halloween, is opening around 30 new pop-up locations across 13 states for the 2025 season. No Iowa stores are confirmed this year.

Learn how global events and weather are causing grocery store challenges and potential shortages of beer and chocolate. Find out what to expect through 2025!

The holiday season in Illinois always brings a mix of excitement and anticipation, and one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is: Will we get a White Christmas?