When it comes to gas station food, some places are just better than others! USA Today has released their 10Best list for the best gas stations to stop for food, and there are some familiar names on the list. Unfortunately, the top gas station chain on USA Today's list is one that we don't have here in Iowa. It's called Royal Farms, and it has locations in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina. The chain is best known for its fried chicken. The good news is that we DO have the second place chain here in Iowa! In fact, the...…When it comes to gas station food, some places are just better than others! USA Today has released their 10Best list for the best gas stations to stop for food, and there are some familiar names on the list. Unfortunately, the top gas station chain on USA Today's list is one that we don't have here in Iowa. It's called Royal Farms, and it has locations in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, and North Carolina. The chain is best known for its fried chicken. The good news is that we DO have the second place chain here in Iowa! In fact, the...WW…

There are a ton of shows on the schedule for 2024! Here are all of the big concerts and comedy shows in Eastern and Central Iowa that we know of as of May 8th: Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Iowa using data from Zillow. Gallery Credit: Stacker…There are a ton of shows on the schedule for 2024! Here are all of the big concerts and comedy shows in Eastern and Central Iowa that we know of as of May 8th: Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Iowa using data from Zillow. Gallery Credit: StackerWW…

Another long weekend in Nashville is in the books! Late last week (May 2nd), six of my friends and I headed to Nashville to celebrate my 33rd birthday! Even though it wasn't my first trip to Music City, it was my first visit to the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland Resort, Eric Church's new bar Chief's, Printers Alley, and more! Here's a little breakdown of where we went during our weekend getaway: Taking a trip to Des Moines but don't want to stay in a hotel? You have other options! We took a look at Airbnb to find the highest-rated properties that you can rent during your next...…Another long weekend in Nashville is in the books! Late last week (May 2nd), six of my friends and I headed to Nashville to celebrate my 33rd birthday! Even though it wasn't my first trip to Music City, it was my first visit to the Grand Ole Opry, Opryland Resort, Eric Church's new bar Chief's, Printers Alley, and more! Here's a little breakdown of where we went during our weekend getaway: Taking a trip to Des Moines but don't want to stay in a hotel? You have other options! We took a look at Airbnb to find the highest-rated properties that you can rent during your next...WW…

According to Forbes' list of the richest people in each state in 2024, Iowa's top earner is a self-made billionaire from the world of agriculture! Meet Harry Stine: Harry Stine got his start in the agriculture business at the ripe old age of five. His father was a Dallas County farmer, so he learned to drive a tractor and pick up straw bales at a very young age. Forbes says that Harry, who was "dyslexic and mildly autistic," became fascinated by seeds as a kid. In 1964, Harry joined his father’s soybean cleaning business, and that's when he...…According to Forbes' list of the richest people in each state in 2024, Iowa's top earner is a self-made billionaire from the world of agriculture! Meet Harry Stine: Harry Stine got his start in the agriculture business at the ripe old age of five. His father was a Dallas County farmer, so he learned to drive a tractor and pick up straw bales at a very young age. Forbes says that Harry, who was "dyslexic and mildly autistic," became fascinated by seeds as a kid. In 1964, Harry joined his father’s soybean cleaning business, and that's when he...WW…

Local Edition/Coa Cantina Iowa City/Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, FacebookThere have been LOTS of restaurant openings here in Eastern Iowa in 2023! Here are some of the new places you can check out, as of September 28th:Here are some of the new places that you can check out near Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, as of September 28th!We're still waiting on LOTS of other new restaurants to open in the area in 2023! Here are a few that we have our eye on:The iconic (and at times silly) toys, technologies, and electronics have been usurped since their grand entrance, either by advances in...…Local Edition/Coa Cantina Iowa City/Cellar 19 Wine & Deli, FacebookThere have been LOTS of restaurant openings here in Eastern Iowa in 2023! Here are some of the new places you can check out, as of September 28th:Here are some of the new places that you can check out near Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, as of September 28th!We're still waiting on LOTS of other new restaurants to open in the area in 2023! Here are a few that we have our eye on:The iconic (and at times silly) toys, technologies, and electronics have been usurped since their grand entrance, either by advances in...WW…

Facebook, CanvaThe spookiest time of year has finally arrived!Halloween is now just a few weeks away, but you definitely don't have to wait until then to celebrate! Halloween events have already begun across Eastern Iowa, and that includes lots of haunted attractions. One of them is Circle of Ash in Central City, which we've been giving away tickets to this week. For one of our giveaways, we asked listeners to send us photos of their best Halloween costumes EVER. The results were AWESOME. Here are a few of our favorites:We love creative Halloween costumes! Here are a few of our favorites...…Facebook, CanvaThe spookiest time of year has finally arrived!Halloween is now just a few weeks away, but you definitely don't have to wait until then to celebrate! Halloween events have already begun across Eastern Iowa, and that includes lots of haunted attractions. One of them is Circle of Ash in Central City, which we've been giving away tickets to this week. For one of our giveaways, we asked listeners to send us photos of their best Halloween costumes EVER. The results were AWESOME. Here are a few of our favorites:We love creative Halloween costumes! Here are a few of our favorites...WW…

Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off, FacebookThe "Pumpkin Capital of Iowa" will host another fun festival this weekend! Anamosa Pumpkinfest is back for 2023 and there are a TON of activities on the schedule! Here's everything you need to know:Pumpkinfest will take place on Main Street in Anamosa Saturday, October 7th beginning at 8 a.m. A couple of other activities will be happening the following morning on Sunday, October 8th.The Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off on Saturday morning at the Lawrence Community Center. It will run from 8 a.m. to noon, but...…Anamosa Pumpkinfest & Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off, FacebookThe "Pumpkin Capital of Iowa" will host another fun festival this weekend! Anamosa Pumpkinfest is back for 2023 and there are a TON of activities on the schedule! Here's everything you need to know:Pumpkinfest will take place on Main Street in Anamosa Saturday, October 7th beginning at 8 a.m. A couple of other activities will be happening the following morning on Sunday, October 8th.The Ryan Norlin GIANT Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off on Saturday morning at the Lawrence Community Center. It will run from 8 a.m. to noon, but...WW…

Getty Images, CanvaThere are still some shows to look forward to this year! Here are the big concerts and comedy shows in Iowa that have been announced for the remainder of 2023 (as of 10/3/23):The next time you're headed to a concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids, leave a little earlier so you can enjoy one of the awesome local restaurants nearby! Here are the places within walking distance of the Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the Paramount Theatre (restaurants near the McGrath Amphitheatre are at the end):Gallery Credit: CourtlinI've eaten at some...…Getty Images, CanvaThere are still some shows to look forward to this year! Here are the big concerts and comedy shows in Iowa that have been announced for the remainder of 2023 (as of 10/3/23):The next time you're headed to a concert in Downtown Cedar Rapids, leave a little earlier so you can enjoy one of the awesome local restaurants nearby! Here are the places within walking distance of the Alliant Energy Powerhouse Arena, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the Paramount Theatre (restaurants near the McGrath Amphitheatre are at the end):Gallery Credit: CourtlinI've eaten at some...WW…

CourtlinHikes are WAY more fun when there's llamas involved!Prairie Patch Farm in Cedar Rapids is not your average farm. According to their , they are a "private 50-acre wildlife refuge and nature preserve" that is best known for their one-of-a-kind experiences with their six llamas and their alpaca. Those experiences include online options, like Llama-Grams or Zoom meetings with llamas, but there are also some in-person experiences like Llama Hikes and the Selfies & Snuggles Farm Visit. take place April through June and September through December, with both public and private...…CourtlinHikes are WAY more fun when there's llamas involved!Prairie Patch Farm in Cedar Rapids is not your average farm. According to their , they are a "private 50-acre wildlife refuge and nature preserve" that is best known for their one-of-a-kind experiences with their six llamas and their alpaca. Those experiences include online options, like Llama-Grams or Zoom meetings with llamas, but there are also some in-person experiences like Llama Hikes and the Selfies & Snuggles Farm Visit. take place April through June and September through December, with both public and private...WW…