eastern iowa

Jousting, handmade goods, giant turkey legs, costumes, honey mead, live entertainment... you can enjoy all these things and more at several Iowa renaissance festivals in 2026!

Hike with llamas, do yoga with goats, see a bison up close, or pet a kangaroo - Eastern Iowa is home to some awesome animal experiences!

The first Good Makers Market of 2026 in on the way this weekend! Read more about Tipton's popular vendor market.

Now that warm weather has arrived in the Midwest, we're taking a look at some of the highest-rated local ice cream shops!

Check out a list of the new eateries that have recently opened in Eastern Iowa, as well as some of the places expected to open this year!

The 2026 spring/summer farmers market season is here! Check out a list of outdoor farmers markets happening across Eastern Iowa beginning this May!

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!

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!

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 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!