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Win a New Green Mountain Grill From The Grill Works and Junge!
Spring is just a few short weeks away. Time to put away the shovel and snowblower and get your grill ready for action! But perhaps your grill has seen better days. Does that old thing even work? Don't worry...we've got you covered with some help from our friends at The Grill Works and Junge Automotive!
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Commodores confirmed as My Waterloo Days Friday headliner; more acts to be announced later
WATERLOO, Iowa — Experience Waterloo is thrilled to announce that legendary Motown icons The Commodores will headline the My Waterloo Days Friday night concert on June 5, 2026, at Lincoln Park in downtown Waterloo. For more than five decades, The Commodores have defined the sound of Motown funk and...
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Hearst Center launches tactile art call; Cedar Falls unveils new trail sculptures
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — The Hearst Center for the Arts is inviting artists to submit work for It’s Touching, a juried community exhibition focused on tactile art and sensory engagement. The call for submissions runs March 1 through April 17, with the exhibition scheduled for June 4 through...
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Remodeled Cedar Rapids Pancheros to mark 25th anniversary
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A Cedar Rapids restaurant that has served customers for a quarter-century is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary next week following a monthlong renovation. The Lindale-area Pancheros Mexican Grill on First Avenue reopened Tuesday after closing for about a month for remodeling. The location will...
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Tonya Nosbisch Announces 2026 Miss Shamrock, Breaks Down the 33rd “First Ever” St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Charles City
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:. The 33rd “First Ever” St. Patrick’s Day Parade is getting ready to roll through downtown Charles City, and Tonya Nosbisch, one of the event organizers, joined us to preview this year’s celebration. We cover how the parade started back in 1994, why the name still makes people smile, the tradition of the bagpipers, and the announcement of the 2026 Miss Shamrock. Tonya also explains how anyone can jump in and be part of what’s famously called the “longest 10-minute parade in Iowa.”
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North Iowa Band Festival 2026 Entertainment Lineup
Entertainment for the 87th annual North Iowa Band Festival promises something for everyone, featuring an exciting mix of musicians from across Iowa and Minnesota who are ready to fill the streets with energy, rhythm, and hometown pride. Thursday, May 21. In celebration of local talent, the John Adams Middle School...
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Green Square Meals to reopen at temporary location after smoke damage
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Green Square Meals says it is not closing permanently and plans to reopen at its current location once cleanup is complete following smoke damage. In a social media update posted Wednesday, the nonprofit said while damage was limited to smoke, the impact is significant in the food industry and has delayed operations at its Second Avenue site.
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Interview: Savannah Stevenson of THE MUSIC MAN at NIACC Performing Arts
As the touring production of The Music Man makes its way to Mason City, Iowa, it feels less like just another tour stop and more like a homecoming. After all, this is the hometown of composer Meredith Willson—the very place that inspired River City. Taking on the role of...
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Tale of two (Dairy) Queens
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Two of the last original walk-up Dairy Queens in Cedar Rapids are taking divergent paths. One, at 3304 First Ave. NE, has closed and will not reopen after owner Jill Muckler died last year. She had been the third-generation owner of the popular spot, where customers of all ages — sometimes with their dogs — would line up outside to buy the soft-serve treats, particularly on hot days.
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Champion Irish dancer to perform at Iowa Irish Fest Winter Concert Series
WATERLOO, Iowa — The Iowa Irish Fest has announced that champion Irish dancer Catherine Cross will perform as part of its upcoming Winter Concert Series in Cedar Falls. Cross will appear Friday, Feb. 20, alongside Socks in the Frying Pan and return Saturday, March 7, to perform with Screaming Orphans.
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Iconic musical The Music Man graces Mason City stage in 2026
MASON CITY, Iowa — A first for Mason City, a full-scale professional production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man will take the stage at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on March 3 and 4. This event is being presented by Dr. Tom Johnston, in Memory of Patricia Johnston,...
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DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at March 5 public meeting
TOLEDO — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations and address other topics as requested. Locally, the Iowa DNR will be at the Tama...