These edible valentines feature a raspberry filling sandwiched between two layers of buttery chocolate hazelnut…
Coconut Cake for Valentine’s Day: A Rich Hawaiian-inspired Dessert
Rich but light, haupia cake is filled with layers of coconut-milk pudding. Valentine’s Day is fast…
Houby Days this Weekend in Cedar Rapids | The Annual Spring Festival Celebrates Czech and Slovak Heritage May 16–18
Traditional dancers perform during Houby Days. The Annual Houby Days festival kicks off Friday, May…
Get Up, Stand Up! Tips for Office Workers | Remedies for Sitting in an Office All Day
At PhysEmp.com in Fairfield, Melinda Fishel, Theresa Melvin, and Rachel Kruzich take a break from…
Chalk the Walk Returns to Mt. Vernon | Iowa’s Largest Madonnari Festival Returns May 3 & 4
Tyler Roos, 2011 Chalk the Walk. This Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 300…
Holly Golightly and the Brokeoffs at Trumpet Blossom | Hear Songs from the Duo’s New Album All Her Fault
Lawyer Dave and Holly Golightly recorded their new album on their Georgia farm. Holly Golightly…
International Documentary Film Festival | International Documentary Film Festival at Film Scene
American Movie documents an aspiring filmmaker’s attempts to finance his dream project. The International Documentary…
Fairfield’s Farm-to-School Greenhouse | Community Galvanizes to Bring Fresh Food to Local Schools
Bryan Hancock and Jan Swinton work to get the greenhouse ready for spring planting. As…
Don’t Miss the Bill Sackter Birthday Bash | Live Music All Day at Uptown Bill’s Coffee House
Bill Sackter was the beloved founder of Wild Bill’s Coffee House. Uptown Bill’s in Iowa…
American Gothic House Center Introduces Its New Grant Wood Lithograph | “Fruits” Opens on Friday, April 4
Fruits by Grant Wood The American Gothic House Center in Eldon is hosting an exhibit…
Edible Books Festival at UI Libraries | Bibliophiles & Foodies Come Together for This International Festival
The Book of Pi by Stephanie Krause and Robert Christie You’ve probably been to a…
How to Survive Valentine’s Day, the Most Dreaded Lovefest of the Year
Let’s be honest. After the age of 12, nobody actually enjoys Valentine’s Day. Because that’s…
Festive Party Drinks | Beverages to Serve Your Holiday Guests
Who doesn’t love hot chocolate on a cold day? Outside, the world is cold and…
How to Throw an Awesome Holiday Bash & Stay Sane Enough to Enjoy It
Whether it’s a family reunion or a New Year’s Eve bash, throwing a great party…
Murder & Mayhem at Vesterheim Museum | Murder and Mayhem at Vesterheim Museum
Heritage of Darkness is the fourth installment in the Chloe Ellefson mystery series. Kathleen Ernst,…