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10/04/2026

A 1927 Ottumwa diner just got named Iowa's best sandwich shop, and it goes through 150 pounds of meat a day. Have you tried their famous sandwich yet?

10/04/2026

There's nothing quite like that first concert, lawn seats, a souvenir T-shirt, and a memory that sticks with you forever. We asked Eastern Iowans to share theirs, and the responses ranged from boy bands to country legends to full-blown childhood dreams coming true. What was the first concert you ever went to?

10/03/2026

Don't put the reusable bags away just yet. Eastern Iowa's farmers markets aren't closed for the season, most run right through the end of October, so there's still plenty of time to grab fresh produce, baked goods, and local finds before it's really over. Have you made it out to your favorite market lately?

10/03/2026

Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Waverly, and everywhere in between have no shortage of local favorites, and Eastern Iowans made sure to share theirs. This list covers 30 recommendations, from roadhouse grills to hometown diners to sports bars, all picked by listeners who know the area best. Which one of these is already your regular spot?

10/02/2026

What if you could learn to fly a helicopter without ever leaving the ground? The University of Dubuque is bringing some seriously impressive technology to its aviation program, and it sounds like something straight out of a video game. With realistic controls, simulated emergencies, and the ability to change weather conditions, this new training tool has us wondering who gets to take the first spin. Would you give helicopter flight a try?

10/02/2026

Happy National Pork Month! We now know the five finalists in Iowa's BEST Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest for 2026, and THREE are from Eastern Iowa!

10/02/2026

Hy-Vee launched the Dollar Fresh concept in 2018 as a way to compete with stores like Dollar General. Eight years later, the company is transitioning the stores into small-scale Hy-Vee locations.

Hy-Vee launched the Dollar Fresh concept in 2018 as a way to compete with stores like Dollar General.

10/01/2026

College tuition isn't getting any cheaper, and choosing where to spend those dollars can be a big decision. If you're looking at colleges in Iowa, Niche has released its 2027 Best Value rankings, and some familiar names made the top 10. Did your college make the list, and do you think it deserves its spot?

10/01/2026

An Iowa high school teacher was fired after school officials said she offered students extra credit in exchange for donating money to her personal GoFundMe account.

10/01/2026

Hundreds of emaciated animals are in the care of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.