Waterloo

A Downtown Waterloo favorite has temporarily shut down due to ongoing issues with equipment and staffing. As of June 27th, Newton's Paradise Cafe at 128 E 4th St is closed "until further notice."

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!

A treasured piece of Iowa military history has returned home to the Grout Museum District.

A 33-year-old fisherman drowned near Cedar River dam after entering the water to retrieve gear and being swept under by strong currents near the 5-in-1 Dam area.

Patio season is finally upon us! Here are some of the bars and restaurants in the Cedar Valley with nice outdoor patios you can check out during the summer of 2026!

Hairball, The Pork Tornadoes, and The Deal Breakers bring a high-energy summer concert to Dubuque’s new Back Waters Amp on July 10.

Eastern Iowa communities can access no-cost funding through the Iowa Tree Planting Grant to expand tree canopy, reduce heat, and improve neighborhoods.

UnityPoint Health is eliminating 207 IT jobs and restructuring operations across Iowa while outsourcing key functions and planning additional Revenue Cycle changes.

An Iowa dog named Samsyhn is starting to get quite a bit of media attention because of his size. He may be the greatest of Great Danes!

Courtlin asked Cedar Valley residents to share their favorite area restaurants, and there were lots of awesome suggestions!