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Cedar Crossing Casino pushes back opening date

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center is pushing back its opening date to November 23. The long-awaited casino was set to open on November 19. Cedar Crossing will host special preview days between Monday, November 16 and Sunday, November 22 ahead of its opening day.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 17h
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This Iowa City Cafe Makes Fresh Cinnamon Rolls And Soft Pretzels Worth Waking Up Early For

Every net profit from this cafe goes to local charities and ministries. That means your morning cinnamon roll quietly does a little good while you eat it. I like that kind of math. The rolls themselves are baked from scratch every day. So are the soft pretzels, which sit right...

Iowa City, IA · 1d
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Another Restaurant Bites the Dust at This Cedar Rapids Location

We were hoping the rumors weren't true, but it's official. Another Cedar Rapids restaurant has closed. Here's what we know.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 4d

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Gone now: The 3 most beloved Iowa restaurants that recently closed

Iowa’s restaurant landscape has changed again after another wave of local closures earlier this year. Three very different independent dining rooms recently reached the end of regular service, taking with…

Davenport, IA · 3d

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Pullman Diner serves up a side of live music

Between the clatter of silverware and the delectable aroma of toasty burgers loaded into the compact space, Pullman Diner is not typically the first place that comes to mind when thinking of a live music performance. While the slender wing of booths is an excellent way to spend a Saturday brunch, at first glance it’s not the ideal space to set up a microphone and guitar.

Iowa City, IA · 3d

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We The People: Cedar Rapids restaurant owner honored with American Dream Award

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - A man who came to Iowa from Mexico to pursue an education found his future in the restaurant industry, and the Iowa Restaurant Association is honoring him with its American Dream Award. Edgar Barrios owns two Hacienda Las Glorias locations in Cedar Rapids. He was...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 1d

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13 Iowa Bakeries And Pie Shops Worth Visiting Before Thanksgiving Arrives

Is it really Thanksgiving planning if nobody has asked who’s bringing the pie yet? That question always seems to come up just when my holiday to-do list is getting crowded. I enjoy a homemade dessert, but I’m perfectly happy to let a skilled baker handle the crust. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of bakeries that can make Thanksgiving preparations a little easier.

Iowa City, IA · 2d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 23h

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$33K Lottery Ticket Bought by New Hampton Man in Ionia

A northeast Iowa man has won a lottery prize worth more than $33,000. The Iowa Lottery says 33-year-old Mitchell Gleason of New Hampton won a jackpot prize in the MONOPOLY™ Game Tokens Progressive InstaPlay game. The game features a progressive jackpot that starts at $5,000 and increases with every ticket sold statewide until it is won.

New Hampton, IA · 20h

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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

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North Iowa Concert Band plays free show at NIACC Tuesday, Nov. 24

MASON CITY, Iowa — The North Iowa Concert Band will perform its fall concert Nov. 24 at the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. The free concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Conductor Mary Kate Arians will lead the band through an...

Mason City, IA · 18h

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Deer collisions rise across Iowa during peak mating season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent increases in deer-related vehicle collisions in Iowa highlight the dangers of mating season, prompting safety warnings from authorities. On Sunday, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deer vs. SUV crash outside of Waucoma. Authorities say a 56-year-old from West Union was driving when a deer entered the roadway, […]

Iowa · 2d

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This Iowa Popcorn Shop Makes Holiday Gift Shopping A Whole Lot Tastier

A popcorn flavor called Dilly Dilly tastes like pickles. Another one, Scotch-A-Roo, borrows from a classic Midwest bar treat. That’s two of more than 30 flavors, all made in small batches. I like how this shop started as a tiny market stand run by a brother and sister. Now...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 14d

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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 · 5d

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Clean Up in Aisle Five, Deer

“Clean up in aisle five” took on new meaning last weekend for a north Iowa grocery store. Mason City Police Mike McKelvey says they were notified shortly after 11 AM Sunday (Nov. 1) that a large buck had just crashed through a window at Hy Vee East on South Illinois Avenue. Callers reported the deer was running around in the dining area of the store and that a five-year-old boy was injured and bleeding from his head.

Mason City, IA · 4d

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This Cedar Rapids, Iowa Restaurant Serves A Korean BBQ Steak Sandwich Worth The Trip

Shaved ribeye, Korean BBQ, and kimchi that takes a full 24 hours to make, all packed into one hoagie roll. That sandwich alone made me stop scrolling. Then the toppings keep coming. Pepper jack cheese, umami sauce, and crispy onions pile on for good measure. It reads less like lunch...

Cedar Rapids, IA · 8d

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Deer collisions rise across Iowa during peak mating season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent increases in deer-related vehicle collisions in Iowa highlight the dangers of mating season, prompting safety warnings from authorities. On Sunday, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deer vs. SUV crash outside of Waucoma. Authorities say a 56-year-old from West Union was driving when a deer entered the roadway, […]

Iowa · 3d