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Everyday Iowa - Middle Kid Musicals & Prairie Point Middle School Present Motley & Spark
We visit Prairie High to chat with Christine Deignan of Middle Kid Musicals as Prairie Point students rehearse Motley & Spark, a musical made just for middle schoolers.
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NIACC hosts Women of Americana, honoring music legends
MASON CITY, Iowa — Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music is set to take place at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus at 7 p.m. on March 24. This event is part of the 2025-2026 NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series, presented by First State Bank of Belmond and 103.7 The Fox.
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One day only: Mount Trashmore opens its walking trails with near record-high temperatures
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Mount Trashmore announced it is opening its walking trails until 4 p.m. Monday thanks to unseasonably high temperatures in Cedar Rapids. Monday brings mostly sunny skies with temperatures climbing near 70 degrees, putting us in or near record territory for early March. The downhill bike...
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2026 Easter Events in Cedar Rapids - Iowa City: Egg Hunts & Bunny Visits
Looking for Easter events in Cedar Rapids - Iowa City? You’re in the right place! Macaroni KID Cedar Rapids - Iowa City has rounded up the best Easter egg hunts, Bunny visits, family-friendly activities, and spring celebrations happening near you. We’re adding new Easter events in Cedar Rapids -...
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Class project turns into Cedar Falls’ latest pop-punk band
On Aug. 23, 2025, in a packed basement near the University of Northern Iowa campus, Party Grrrl and The Dawgs played their first show together. It wasn’t flawless, and it wasn’t elaborate — but it was loud, energetic and filled with friends who showed up to support them.
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“Music Man” cast members tour Music Man Square ahead of final Mason City performance
MASON CITY — Cast members of the national touring company performing “The Music Man” stopped at Music Man Square and the Meredith Willson Boyhood Home on Wednesday prior to their final performance of the Mason City native’s musical at North Iowa Area Community College. Elizabeth D’Aiuto...
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Review: THE MUSIC MAN at NIACC Performing Arts
The Music Man in Mason City just feels right. When the new national tour came through the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium, it felt a little different than seeing a typical touring Broadway show. This is the town where the musical’s creator, Meredith Willson, was born and raised, so the story has a real connection here.
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Painting seized by Nazis in WWII is now on exhibit in Cedar Rapids
A large exhibition of artwork by a Czech painter from the late 19th and early 20th centuries is on display in eastern Iowa, including one painting with a very storied history. Stefanie Kohn, curator of the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids, says the untitled work from around 1917 by Joža Uprka details what’s known as kroj (pronounced CROY), a Moravian folk dress worn during the religious pilgrimage of St. Anthony’s.
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AMAZING AMERICA: Grant Wood exhibit showcases artist’s Iowa roots and evolution
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Visitors to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art can explore the work and artistic development of Grant Wood through a gallery dedicated to the Iowa native. The museum holds the largest collection of Wood’s artwork in the world, with pieces arranged to show how his style changed throughout his life. The exhibit highlights the transition from his early European-influenced techniques to the Regionalist style that made him famous.
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Brucemore announces seasonal collections launch, debuting Women’s History Month display
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Brucemore is launching a new seasonal collections feature this spring, highlighting rarely displayed items from its archives in celebration of Women’s History Month. The nationally recognized historic site announced the new initiative will showcase select artifacts from its collection each season, offering visitors a...
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America’s Longest Glow-in-the-Dark Trail Is in Iowa and It’s Powered by 3,000 Pounds of Solar Rocks
Tucked away in the small town of Vinton, Iowa, Nathan’s Miles Glow Trail is unlike anything most people have ever walked on. Stretching two full miles, it holds the title of the longest glow-in-the-dark trail in the entire United States. Instead of electric lights, over 3,000 pounds of special...
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Chamber Announces Entertainment for 87th Annual North Iowa Band Festival
MASON CITY, IA — The Mason City Chamber of Commerce has announced the entertainment lineup for the 87th Annual North Iowa Band Festival, set to once again bring music, energy and community spirit to downtown Mason City. This year’s festival will feature talented performers from across Iowa and Minnesota, promising a weekend filled with unforgettable performances.