D'Andre Lewis

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are making a stop in Cedar Falls as part of a nationwide tour tied to Budweiser’s 150th anniversary, bringing the world-famous horses to local events and community celebrations in Iowa. The Budweiser Clydesdales were first introduced April 7, 1933, and have since become one of the brand’s most recognizable symbols, known for appearing in communities across the country.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Artificial intelligence is becoming more common in the fine arts, raising concerns among some artists and educators that the technology could undermine the originality and human connection that make creative work meaningful. At the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, leaders say they are focused on keeping art rooted in personal experience and hands-on learning as AI tools become more accessible.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — A Juneteenth festival hosted by the African American Museum of Iowa brought crowds to Cedar Rapids on Thursday, marking a tradition that dates back to June 19, 1865. That day in 1865 marked the moment Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the freedom of enslaved people more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. More than 160 years later, the African American Museum of Iowa continued that tradition with its annual Juneteenth celebration.