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Fall into fun

Take your pick of festivals, pumpkins, apples and more

Posted on 10 October 2012 by Diana Nollen No comments

Hoopla Fall Fun Cover. Model Jordan Olson enjoys a hay rack ride at Ushers Ferry Historic Village in Cedar Rapids. Make up by Theresa Michalec at 100% Pure Pro. Taken on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.(Cliff Jette/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

Ready to fall into fun? Grab your jacket and jump into this pile of leaves, pumpkin patches, hayrack rides and other Eastern Iowa autumn outings. But this list is just a taste of what’s happening. When you need fuel to … Continue reading


Are you ready for football?

Fans flood Iowa City for annual Cy-Hawk series game

Posted on 08 September 2012 by Carly Weber No comments

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T-Pain rocks Hawkapalooza

FRY Fest continues to feed Hawkeye frenzy Friday

Posted on 07 September 2012 by Carly Weber No comments

Hawkapalooza and T-Pain in concert at Hubbard Park on the University of Iowa campus Thursday night, September 6th, 2012. (Justin Torner/Freelance)

A large and enthusiastic crowd of Hawkeye and T-Pain fans gathered in Hubbard Park Thursday night as part of the fourth annual Hawkapalooza celebration. The pep rally was just one of many festivities organized to celebrate this Saturday’s Iowa-Iowa State … Continue reading


11 fun things to do this weekend

Sara Evans concert, Tony Hawk, Brucemorchestra and more

Posted on 07 September 2012 by Gazette Staff/SourceMedia No comments

Sara Evans will headline the 2012 FRY Fest. (Facebook)

There are more than 180 fun things to do this weekend in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area, including 57 live music shows. Below we focus on our best bets. What will you be doing this weekend? Quick links: … Continue reading


FRY Fest shines spotlight on annual intrastate rivalry

Full list of events and concert info

Posted on 06 September 2012 by Gazette Staff/SourceMedia No comments

FILE PHOTO - People do the "Hokey Pokey" as they attempt to set a world record for the most people doing the "Hokey Pokey" at one time Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 during Fry Fest at the Iowa River Landing district in Coralville.  (Brian Ray/ SourceMedia Group News)

IOWA CITY – Last year thousands of Hawkeye fans put their left hand in and put their left hand out to set a world wide Hokey Pokey record at FRY Fest. This year, though, it’s back to being all about … Continue reading


Skateboarder Tony Hawk ready to turn Cedar Rapids inside out

Will speak Friday at fundraiser for Cedar Rapids library

Posted on 05 September 2012 by Gazette Staff/SourceMedia No comments

Tony Hawk is the second speaker in the Inside Out series presented by the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Friday. (Facebook)

CEDAR RAPIDS – Tony Hawk is a philanthropist, businessman, clothing mogul, actor, marketer, celebrity endorser, author and, last, but not least, a skateboarder. “That is definitely still my main job title and what I’m most focused on,” says Hawk, who … Continue reading


Labor Day weekend in photos

Hawkeye fans, NewBoFest and more

Posted on 04 September 2012 by Gazette Staff/SourceMedia No comments

Iowa fans tailgate around Soldier Field before Iowa's game against Northern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 in Chicago. (Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)

Labor Day weekend was filled with fun things to do. Below are some photos we’ve taken that showcase what people were doing. Enjoy. Iowa Hawkeye fans in Chicago New Bo Fest in Cedar Rapids  New Bo Ninja 5K in Cedar … Continue reading


Hawks flock to Windy City

Hawkeye Day at Wrigley Field today, UI football at Soldier Field on Saturday

Posted on 31 August 2012 by Carly Weber No comments

Hawkeye Day with the Cubs Friday, Aug. 31, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago.  (Brian Ray/The Gazette-KCRG)

Hawks fans have flocked to the Windy Cindy in droves in anticipation of tomorrow’s season opener against the University of Northern Illinois at Soldier Field. Today many fans took the day off work and got to the city early to catch … Continue reading


Farmers Market Challenge: Her Soup Kitchen

With $20.... what would you create?

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Max Freund No comments

farmers market challenge: her soup kitchen

Throw your greasy bean dips and potato salads out the door. With one last long summer weekend — Labor Day weekend — upon us, Jason Farnsworth, the head chef for Iowa City’s Her Soup Kitchen is here to show you … Continue reading


12 fun things to do this Labor Day weekend

Harvest Festival, Beer festival, NewBoFest and more

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Gazette Staff/SourceMedia No comments

File Photo - The Festival of Iowa Beers is Sunday Millstream Brewing Company in Amana.

There are more than 175 fun things to do this Labor Day weekend in Eastern Iowa, including 52 live music shows. Below we highlight some of our favorite things going on this weekend. What will you be doing? Besides the … Continue reading