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John Deere Waterloo Plant to Lay Off Hundreds in September
2024 has been an incredibly stressful year for employees at the John Deere Waterloo facility. According to reports, employees from the plant received a distressing email from higher ups at the company on Wednesday (July 10th) morning. This message stated that hundreds of their workers will be out of a...
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
Iowa’s 988 Crisis Line Evaluation: Progress, Challenges, And Recommendations
If you need someone to talk to, please call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org, YOU matter. A national mental health advocacy organization has released a report on the implementation of the 988 crisis line for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies. How did Iowa do?. Iowa received high marks in...
Iowa’s Notorious Butter Bandits and Their Great Depression Heists
Facebook facts can be fun. In fact, one led me to my latest rabbit hole through Iowa history, specifically July 8th, 1936. We’ve all heard of, and seen, the fabled Butter Cow of the Iowa State Fair, but have you ever heard the tale of the Iowa Butter Gang? Well, grab your popcorn (heavily buttered for this one), because today we're diving into one of the creamiest crime sprees in Iowa history. This saga of butter thievery rose to fame during the Great Depression and due to some exceptionally daring dairy desperados!
Is It Illegal To Flash Your Headlights at Another Car in Wisconsin?
You are driving home late one night, and you see another car driving in your direction with their brights on. As a reflex you quickly flash your headlights at them to let the other driver know that they have their brights on. Seems relatively harmless, right?. Well, in some states...
Is Brad Pitt Allowed to See His Kids With Angelina Jolie?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids have a notoriously rocky relationship with their father following the couple's divorce. Now, shortly after their 18-year-old daughter Shiloh filed to legally change her last name from Jolie-Pitt to just Jolie, a source told People that the actor has "virtually no contact" with his adult children.
Meet a Celebrity Chef at Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids
You know the brothers and you know the burgers... Ten years ago, viewers first got a glimpse into the lives of the Wahlberg brothers and their burger business in a reality show. Donnie, Mark, and Paul Wahlberg starred in the hit tv program, 'Wahlburgers.'. Donnie is known for his boy...
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
The Internet Is Lusting After These Two ‘Very Handsome’ Police Officers on Facebook: PHOTO
A photograph of two "good-looking officers" in California has set the internet ablaze. The two cops went viral after the Whittier Police Department shared a photo of the pair, both flashing big smiles, on social media. "Have a great weekend everyone!" the post was captioned. Facebook post here and see...
Visiting Minnesota? Here are Some of the Coolest Places to Stay
If you're planning a trip to the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" this summer, there are some amazing places to stay! Here are 15 of the highest-rated (30+ reviews), guest-recommended rentals on Airbnb:. 15 of the Coolest Airbnbs in Minnesota. If you're planning a trip to the "Land of 10,000 Lakes"...
Theo Von is bringing his popular comedy tour to Vibrant Arena
If you're into podcasts or have been keeping tabs on the best comics in the game lately, you probably have heard of Theo Von. Theo is a southern boy whose comedy has been taking the podcasting world by storm. His storytelling is off the charts and his comedy tour highlights his crazy time growing up in the South and still trying to become an adult now.
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
A Popular Canadian Tex-Mex Chain Plans to Expand Into Iowa
Who's ready for burritos?! A Canadian Tex-Mex chain is planning to open more than 700 locations in the U.S., and Iowa is one of the states on the list!. According to a June press release, barBURRITO was established in Toronto in 2005 and is the "country’s largest and fastest growing Mexican food franchise." The sister company of barBURRITO is called BURRITOBAR, and that's the name of the chain that we have just started to see here in the U.S. There are currently only four American BURRITOBAR locations, three in Michigan and one in Delaware, but there are many more to come.
Jon Bon Jovi’s Mother Carol Bongiovi Dies at 83
Jon Bon Jovi's mother Carol Bongiovi died yesterday of unspecified causes at age 83, three days shy of her 84th birthday. The singer confirmed the news in a statement sent on behalf of his family to People magazine: "Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed."
‘Shrek 5’ Is Official, With Original Cast Returning
Some 14 years after Shrek lived happily ever after, he’s coming back for a fifth film starring the franchise’s original cast. DreamWorks itself announced the news on Twitter saying that Shrek 5 was coming to theaters “on July 1, 2026 with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.”
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