Courtlin

Courtlin is from the Detroit-area of Michigan and moved to Iowa back in November of 2014. When she’s not working, she spends her time going to the gym, singing karaoke, playing her guitar, and watching TV. She’s been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 2017 and currently has a brown belt. She’s also the head instructor for the women’s Jiu Jitsu program at her gym. Courtlin is obsessed with her pup Tater, who she adopted from a local animal rescue in 2020. Another one of her passions is FOOD. She’s always going out to eat at local restaurants! You can check out her Instagram at CourtlinEatsIowa.

Oktoberfest Celebrations Happening Across Iowa in 2026 [LIST]

It's not too early to start adding Oktoberfest events to your 2026 calendar! The dates are set for some of Iowa's annual Oktoberfest celebrations, and we've got the info for you on 13 of them.

Iowa’s Rooftop Bars & Restaurants – How Many Are There? [GALLERY]

We all love a good patio during the summer months, but there's just something about a ROOFTOP patio that's even better! Check out 20+ of Iowa's rooftop bars and restaurants!

All the Broadway Shows Headed to Iowa in 2026 & 2027 [LIST]

We already know about all the concerts headed to Iowa these next few months, but what about the nationally touring Broadway shows? Let's take a look at some of the big musicals coming to Iowa!

The Iowa State Fair is One of the Top Three State Fairs for Festival Foods

Congratulations to the Iowa State Fair for having some of the very best fair food in the entire COUNTRY! It made Yelp's list of the 'Top 10 State Fairs for Festival Foods' in 2026.

Who Has the Best Chicken Wings in The Corridor? [GALLERY]

July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day, and we went on a mission to figure out the Corridor-area restaurants that have the most delicious wings! Who has your favorite?

All the New Beverages at the 2026 Iowa State Fair [LIST]

Earlier this month, we told you about more than 80 new foods that would be debuting at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. Now, you can pair those new foods with one of the new beverages!

6 Cool Places I Visited in During My Day in Des Moines [GALLERY]

Courtlin went to a concert in Des Moines last week and stopped at six different bars, restaurants, and coffee shops while she was there!

Where to Get a Delicious Hot Dog in Eastern Iowa on National Hot Dog Day

HOT DIGGITY DOG... It's National Hot Dog Day! We're celebrating the holiday by looking at some of the best hot dogs you can find here in the Hawkeye State!

8 Must-Watch True Crime Documentaries From the State of Iowa

There have been some very interesting true crime documentaries to come out of the Hawkeye State in recent years! Check out 8 of the popular documentaries, docuseries, or true crime show episodes that are based here in Iowa.

20 Unique & Unusual Midwest Homes You Can Rent on Airbnb [GALLERY]

How would you like to stay the night in a lighthouse, a 1920s train car, a cave, a restored church, or an underground bunker? We searched Airbnb for some of the most unique and unusual rentals here in the Midwest!