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Dubuque’s Holiday Season Is Here: The Events to Put on Your Calendar

DUBUQUE, Iowa — November 7, 2026 — The holiday season is underway in Dubuque, and the calendar is packed from now through New Year’s Eve. Here are the highlights — concerts, theater, markets, tree lightings, and plenty for the kids. Tuesday, Nov. 10 — Driftless Wonderland,...

Dubuque, IA · 2d
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94.1 KRNA

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 4d

kciiradio.com

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Mid-Prairie, Lone Tree Students to Perform in 40th Annual OPUS Honor Choir

Five students from the KCII listening area have received recognition for their vocal skills. Each student has been accepted into the upcoming OPUS Honor Choir performances in Ames. From Mid-Prairie, three middle school students and one high school student were selected. Kendrix Miller, a sixth-grader, was picked to perform in...

Lone Tree, IA · 1d
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Australian filmmaker brings inspiring hummingbird tale to Davenport

The QC Environmental Film Series eighth season begins in January, but you don’t have to wait that long to join. They will welcome fans, old and new, at a free QCEFS “Sneak Peek” film event, with the award-winning documentary “Every Little Thing” flying into St. Ambrose’s Galvin Fine Arts Center on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3 p.m.

Davenport, IA · 13h
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Local 4 WHBF

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Quad Cities area will honor military with Veterans Day events

As the nation commemorates America 250 this year, Hy-Vee will show its appreciation to all veterans and active-duty military members with a free breakfast on Veterans Day. A Hy-Vee tradition since 1999, the Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast is a buffet-style meal. All Hy-Vee stores with hot food service will host the special breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. […]

Bettendorf, IA · 2d

B100

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"Sesame Street LIVE! Elmo's Got The Moves" Coming To Davenport's Adler Theatre

It's time to visit Sesame Street!

Davenport, IA · 15h

KIMT

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New carnival company coming to North Iowa Band Festival

MASON CITY, Iowa — The North Iowa Band Festival has chosen Midwest Rides as its new carnival provider for the 88th annual festival. The festival runs May 27-31, 2027, in Mason City. The North Iowa Band Festival Committee, made up of community members, voted to bring in Midwest Rides for the festival weekend.

Mason City, IA · 15h

familyvacationsus.com

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This Small Iowa Downtown Is Home to the Only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel Still Taking Guests

Frank Lloyd Wright drew plans for six hotels, and only one still hands out room keys at night. That last survivor sits in a small downtown in Iowa, right across from a city park. Wright sketched it in 1908, then left for Europe before the job was done. His associate,...

Mason City, IA · 2d

KIMT

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KIMT News 3 says goodbye to Meteorologist Hunter Donahoe

After over two years at KIMT News 3, KIMT Storm Alert Weather 3 Meteorologist Hunter Donahoe is leaving to pursue a new chapter in his life journey.

Mason City, IA · 4d

Iowa Public Radio

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Pianist to perform Beethoven’s complete piano concertos with Orchestra Iowa

Pianist and composer Stewart Goodyear is putting his talents to the test in a rare feat of musical endurance during a visit to Cedar Rapids. Over two nights, Goodyear will perform all five Beethoven piano concertos with Orchestra Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 3d

Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Blue-collar background informs Cedar Rapids native’s fiction

CEDAR RAPIDS — Unlike a lot of authors, Keith Pilapil Lesmeister didn’t set out to become a writer from an early age. Instead, the Cedar Rapids native was well into adulthood before he realized he had a knack for storytelling. While in his late 20s and working in the admissions office at Luther College in Decorah, Lesmeister said he decided to record some of the “wild and outlandish” family stories he’d heard growing up in Cedar Rapids. He started to write down some of that family lore, while at the same time taking a few writing-related classes at Luther. It was a class on creative writing that helped light the spark for him. “It felt very liberating, in the sense that, you know, instead of airing out all of my family's dirty laundry, I could … instead just make things up and call it fiction, which was far more liberating to me,” Lesmeister said. Nearly two decades later, Lesmeister has turned that interest in fiction into a full-fledged career. He recently released his second collection of short stories, “Ask Me About the Money,” in addition to working full time as a writing and literature instructor at Northeast Iowa Community College.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

radioonthego.com

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Christian concert tour coming to Hampton Nov. 14

A concert featuring two nationally recognized Christian artists is coming to Hampton next weekend. The Good News Unplugged Tour, featuring Jordan Feliz and Thunderstorm Artis, will perform at the Church of the Living Word on Nov. 14. Feliz is known for songs including “The River” and “Beloved,” along with multiple...

Hampton, IA · 3d

sun-courier.com

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Gladbrook Commercial Club, Reinbeck library host Halloween fun for the boo crew

AREA – The boo crew turned out in full force this year for the Gladbrook Commercial Club’s annual Halloween activities on Saturday, Oct. 31, and also the Reinbeck Public Library’s three days of Halloween fun that began the Thursday prior. In downtown Gladbrook Saturday evening, where the...

Reinbeck, IA · 4d

cbs2iowa.com

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Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Cedar Rapids' Paramount Theatre

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will return to Cedar Rapids for a performance March 25 at the Paramount Theatre. The show is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are listed starting at $67.50, with prices subject to change. Tickets go on sale to the general public...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

sun-courier.com

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Call for Union Carolers bookings

LA PORTE CITY – In need of music for a holiday gathering, Christmas party, or church meeting this season? The Union Carolers are now accepting bookings for events throughout eastern Iowa. The Union Carolers are an a cappella ensemble that provide about 20 minutes of holiday music for any...

La Porte City, IA · 4d

KIMT

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Music meets magic at North Iowa auditorium on November 17

MASON CITY, Iowa — A magician who blends live music with illusions is bringing his show to North Iowa next month. Chris Funk will perform "Redefining Wonder" at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. First Citizens Bank and Visit Mason City are presenting the show as part of the 2026-2027 NIACC Performing Arts & Leadership Series.

Mason City, IA · 4d

iowapublicradio.org

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Documentary connects Indigenous tribes from Iowa, Hawaii and Mexico through dance

In 1883, the U.S. Department of the Interior created a Code of Indian Offenses — it made Native dancing and ceremonies illegal and gave Indian Agents authority to punish anyone who violated the code. This was part of a systematic effort to erase individual tribal cultures and to force all indigenous people to assimilate. The documentary Why We Dance takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities around North America in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Hawaii and Mexico. It's a film about heritage, connection, joy and cultural resilience.

Iowa · 6d

cbs2iowa.com

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Zach Johnson Foundation announces new executive director

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Zach Johnson Foundation says Development Director Stephanie Stulken will take over the organization's leadership after Executive Director Eric Christenson retires at the end of 2026. Stulken will become executive director effective Jan. 1, 2027. The foundation, established by professional golfer Zach Johnson, supports Cedar...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d

I-Rock 93.5

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Concert Announcement: Breaking Benjamin Coming To Cedar Rapids

Breaking Benjamin brings their hard rock sound to the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids on February 16th.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 5d