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This Is How Old You Have To Be To Legally Drive A Boat In Iowa
The 4th of July is at our door and it's time to get out on the water. I'm absolutely spending time on a lake for the 4th of July. If I could, I'd spend the whole week flopped out on a boat. We put up with a gross, snowy January for this. Spending time on the lake or river is a blast. Whether you're swimming, drinking, or the one driving the boat, there are sure to be shenanigans.
The Sunken Steamboat That Lies at the Bottom of An Iowa River
A shipwreck full of sunken treasure isn't exactly something you'd expect to find in Iowa. However, the remains of a giant steamboat still lie at the bottom of the Missouri River on the Iowa/Nebraska border to this day.
FBI Investigates Cedar Falls Ransomware Incident
Details about a startling incident involving the city of Cedar Falls is coming to light. According to a report from Cedar Falls officials, there was allegedly some sort of ransomware attack in the month of June. Officials have confirmed that on June 19th, 2024, the city detected this ransomware event.
Did ‘Knee High By the 4th of July’ Come from Iowa?
Every Iowan has heard the phrase 'knee high by the 4th of July." It's an old saying that has been used by corn farmers and can sometimes help indicate the success of their upcoming crop. According to Agriculture BASF, Iowa farmers have potentially changed their tune regarding how tall the...
Two Reasons Why Cars in Movies and TV Shows Don’t Have Headrests
Obviously movies and TV shows aren't always realistic, that's nothing new. Sometimes it's all about the action and intensity that keeps us on the edge of our seats or the comedic aspect that wouldn't work with society rules and laws of life. Then there's the production aspect and what realism...
Can You Guess Which States Have Dry Counties and Why?
More than a million-and-a-half Americans live in a dry county. That's less than 1% of our population living in more than 80 counties around the United States according to the 24/7 Wallstreet website. Now, just because you can't buy alcohol anywhere within the borders of these counties doesn't mean you...
‘Summer House’ Star Lindsay Hubbard is Pregnant: ‘Universe Has a Bigger Plan’
The Summer House star announced via Instagram that she is pregnant with her first child. "Trigger Warning: This post contains more fireworks than the 4th of July! WE’RE PREGNANT!!!!!," the reality TV star captioned her post. "I truly believe the universe has a bigger plan and this is it!...
Woman Ends Friendship Over $20
A woman on Reddit is sharing why she decided to end one of her friendships over $20. "So I(20f) was invited out to hang out with my friend(19f) and her friends. The plans were pretty simple, drink, see a parade and watch some fireworks. Those plans however didn’t happen as we expected," she begins.
Bon Jovi’s New Album Sets Unwanted Chart Record
Bon Jovi's new album Forever certainly didn't live up to its name on the charts. As noted by Forbes, after debuting at No. 5 in its first week of release, the album fell all the way out of the Billboard 200 album sales chart the following week. Unless it returns in the future, Forever will be the first Bon Jovi studio album to only last one week in the Top 200.
Woman Wants Boyfriend to Pay His Half of the Rent: ‘He Pretty Much Lives With Me’
A woman is asking if she is wrong for wanting her boyfriend to pay his half of the rent after he deiced to live with her the majority of the time. "My bf and I are in university right now but we are working in an internship for the past year. We are paid the same amount as interns but he lives with his family and since I am studying in a different city from my family, I live alone," she begins her Reddit post.
Iowa Instructors Attacked In China: Cornell College Ensures Safety Measures
Four instructors from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, experienced a harrowing incident while visiting Beihua University in Jilin City, northeastern China. During a walk in a local park, they were attacked by an unidentified assailant, resulting in injuries. The instructors were accompanied by a faculty member from Beihua University at the time of the assault.
Here’s What Taylor Swift Had to Say About Sabrina Carpenter’s Big Year
Taylor Swift is cheering on her friend Sabrina Carpenter. Taking to her Instagram on July 4, Carpenter shared that her upcoming Short 'n Sweet Tour has officially sold out and that her song "Espresso" has gone to No. 1 on pop radio. "And just like that you guys sold out...
Noel Gallagher Blasts Glastonbury Festival for Becoming ‘Woke’
Neither Noel Gallagher nor his brother Liam are known for mincing their words. Older brother Noel's most recent target is the same festival Oasis played twice in their career: Glastonbury. "Don't get me wrong, I fucking love Glastonbury," he recently told The Sun. "I think it's one of the most...
Iowa Man is Number 1 in the World in a Sport You’ve Never Played
Have you ever been walking or driving near a park and noticed these things that look like giant baskets sticking out of the ground? If you have, you're driving or walking past a disc golf course. If you don't know what disc golf is, it's basically the exact same thing...
Fans Get Their First Glimpse of Caitlin Clark’s Signature Wilson Collection
Caitlin Clark has made history time and time again. She is the first player beside Michael Jordan to secure a deal with Wilson Sporting Goods. This is the official basketball of the WNBA. We previously shared with you, that Clark signed a multi-year partnership with Wilson and will have her...
Why Paul Stanley Was Heartbroken Over His First Guitar
Paul Stanley admits that his first guitar fell short of his dreams, to the extent that he ignored it for months. The future Kiss star was initially inspired by Eddie Cochran, whose work he preferred to that of Elvis Presley. “There was something about him that was rogue and seemed...
Iowa Hog Farmers Struggle: Impact Of California’s Gestation Crate Ban
According to the USDA: In the wild world of hog farming, Iowa reigns supreme, churning out nearly 50 million squealers annually. But don't be fooled by all the oinks and snouts—there's drama brewing in the barnyard. California laws are impacting Iowa. Out in California, they've outlawed gestation crates for...
Will Joe Biden Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race?
Calls for President Joe Biden, 81, to drop out of the 2024 presidential race have been mounting after a poor debate performance last week against convicted former president Donald Trump, 78. According to The New York Times, Biden told an unnamed source that he is contemplating his political future. "He...
Asia Launches 2024 Summer Tour: Set List, Video
Asia played its first proper concert since 2019 on Wednesday evening (July 3) in Ridgefield, Connecticut. The performance launched the band's summer tour and unveiled a new lineup who quickly revealed they were well-equipped for the task. The British group's eponymous 1982 debut, now over 40 years removed from its...
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