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It's almost time for the 2026 Great Jones County Fair in Monticello, and this year's event is going to be PACKED with food, fun, and live music! Check out a rundown of everything you need to know!

HOT DIGGITY DOG... It's National Hot Dog Day! We're celebrating the holiday by looking at some of the best hot dogs you can find here in the Hawkeye State!

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.

There are craft breweries all over the state of Iowa that have won major awards for their beer, but only one of them was recognized at the inaugural North American Nonalcoholic Cup! Congratulations to Big Grove Brewery!

The Savannah Bananas are in Eastern Iowa for a couple of games this weekend, but they made sure to arrive early to visit with some kids at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital!

A Cedar Valley favorite has made USA Today's 10Best list of the 'Best Indie Ice Cream Shops Across the US!' Cedar City Creamery in Cedar Falls came in 10th place on the list for 2026.

Did you know that author Laura Ingalls Wilder spent some time living in Iowa during her childhood? Take a trip to Burr Oak to visit The Masters Hotel, the only one of Laura's childhood homes that's still located at its original site!

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!

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.