Father's Day is the perfect time to slow down, get outside, enjoy a local event, or plan a simple family outing that makes Dad feel appreciated. Whether your family prefers baseball, parks, museums, art fairs, fishing, food, or a scenic day trip, there are plenty of ways to celebrate across the Quad Cities, Muscatine, Burlington, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, DeWitt, Clinton, Dubuque, and Galena .
In 2026, Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 21, making it a great weekend for summer festivals, outdoor activities, riverfront walks, local attractions, and relaxed family time close to home.
Some of the best family-friendly Father's Day activities in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois include attending a Quad Cities River Bandits baseball game, visiting Snake Alley Art Fair in...
We've all been there. You're outside cleaning up the yard, playing with the kids, or enjoying a beautiful summer day when you suddenly stop and listen. Is that the ice cream truck?
That familiar tune has a way of turning everyone into a kid again. It signals that summer is here, the weather is warm, and a cold, creamy treat is close by. Whether your favorite flavor is the chocolatey crunch of Moose Tracks, the sweet surprise of Rocky Road, or the simple perfection of vanilla, ice cream has a way of making warm-weather memories even sweeter.
We recently asked our Cedar Rapids office to share their favorite ice cream flavors, and their answers were just as fun and varied as the shops found throughout our region. From classic cones and soft serve to hand-dipped scoops, shakes, sundaes, malts, soda fountains, and nostalgic local favorites, there are...