A popular Cedar Rapids brewery is getting closer to opening its new taproom! Clock House Brewing is in the process of taking over the former Iowa Brewing Company on 3rd St SE.
A popular beauty chain that carries Korean beauty products is set to open three locations in Iowa, including one in the Corridor! Read more about 'Miss A,' coming soon to Coral Ridge Mall.
Lots of new bars & restaurants have opened in Eastern Iowa so far this year! Check out a list of the new eateries that have opened in 2026, as well as some of the places expected to open this year.
The Loose Chain is BACK! The once-closed bar off of Center Point Rd NE in Cedar Rapids is now open to bicyclists once again, and we've got details about the new and improved space!
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.
The next time you head to a concert, play, or sporting event in Downtown Cedar Rapids, get there early to enjoy one of the area's awesome local restaurants! Check out some of the great places within walking distance of the big event venues!
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.
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.
A historic Cedar Rapids Dairy Queen underwent some big changes this spring! The now-closed DQ at on 1st Ave NE in front of the Starlite Room is now Dottie's Ice Cream & Soda!