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Fall fun in Des Moines & Cedar Rapids–Iowa City: Best pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and hayrides
Looking for fall activities in central and eastern Iowa? Check out these pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals near Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City.
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Add apple-picking to your fall 2026 bucket list: 8 Iowa U-pick farms to check out
These Iowa orchards and U-pick farms offer apple picking and seasonal fun.
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15 fall events across eastern, northern, and central Iowa worth the drive in 2026
Plan a fall weekend with this 2026 guide to 15 Iowa festivals and events across eastern, northern, and central Iowa, including concerts, art fairs, pumpkin patches, and small-town traditions.
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The best early-fall activities in Iowa (before peak season crowds)
Take advantage of late August and early September to get outside and enjoy some of the best seasonal activities in Iowa.
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Community donates enough to let Coralville pantry give free meals to anyone
Once reserved for kids only, the program has now expanded to allow anyone to enjoy free meals, regardless of age.
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8 last-minute Iowa day trips to make before school starts
Maximize the final weeks of summer! Explore our list of eight top Iowa day trips, from beautiful nature escapes to fun theme park thrills.
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Iowa City clinic closure leaves eastern Iowa in reproductive healthcare desert
The state has implemented a new law restricting how Iowans can access abortion medication. The shift lands as Eastern Iowans are losing their premier physical safety net for reproductive care.
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18 free things to do with kids this summer in Iowa
From splash pads and beaches to library adventures and outdoor movies, here are 18 free things to do with kids in Iowa this summer.
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Go berry picking in Iowa at these 6 farms
Berry picking in Iowa is one of summer’s sweetest traditions. Find the best farms for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and more across the state.
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Small Iowa producers critical of House Farm Bill
Iowa family farmers say the House version of the federal farm bill favors corporate agriculture interests over smaller operations.
