summer

The Wisconsin State Fair kicks off on August 6, and from an alligator-stacked Bayou Crunch Cup and a bratwurst-filled Cream City Cone to Color-Changing Swamp Juice, here are the best new foods and drinks that you must try.

That tiny yellow-and-black bug following you around Illinois might not be a sweat bee. Learn the surprising difference between sweat bees and hoverflies.

Iowa is not a state known for its bodies of water, but here quite a few rivers and lakes that offer beautiful views during the summer months! Check out 20 waterfront bars and restaurants here in Iowa.

Summer is officially here and there's so much to see and do here in Eastern Iowa! Check out a list of big events happening this July!

If you thought May was a busy month, just wait until you see the calendar for June! We've put together a list of June events happening across Eastern Iowa, plus some exciting things happening in other areas that you may want to check out!

Here are the Iowa county fairs that are bringing national acts to their stages in the summer of 2026, as well as the acts that have been announced for the Iowa State Fair!

Themepark and waterpark season are here, and a couple of the best ones in Iowa are gearing up for an exciting year! We've got all the details you need for Lost Island's 2026 season!

Nothing says "summer" quite like free, outdoor, live music! We've put together a list of concert series that are returning to the Corridor & Cedar Valley this year, with even more to be announced in the coming months.

Big things are happening over at Centennial Park in North Liberty! Check out some of the new additions to the park, the summer event lineup for the Hy-Vee Amphitheater, and what new features are on the way next year!

Imagine cruising down a sunlit path, the wind in your hair — that's summer biking in Iowa for you.