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Rush, Bon Jovi and Queensryche Producer Peter Collins Dead at 73
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush paid tribute to producer Peter Collins, who died at 73 after a career-spanning five decades. The British studio mastermind’s credits include Rush’s Power Windows, Bon Jovi’s These Days, Queensryche’s Operation: Mindcrime, Alice Cooper’s Hey Stoopid, Gary Moore’s After the War and more than 50 other records.
New Cedar Rapids Food Delivery Service Will Help Local Restaurants
A new DoorDash competitor could be popping up in Cedar Rapids in the near future! According to a new article from KCRG, a locally-owned food delivery service called Loco is currently in the works. The reason for Loco is to help local restaurants make more money. The article says that...
A Couple of New Restaurants are Coming to the Westdale Area
Photos of banners from a couple of new restaurants over on the SW side of Cedar Rapids popped up on Facebook late last week. Let's dive in!. The first new restaurant that I saw pop up on social media was actually posted by Dirty Dough in Cedar Rapids. The cookie shop, which opened earlier this year, posted a photo of a new sign with the caption, "exciting things happening on the westside by us!"
Bride Hires Security in Case Her Parents Try to Crash Her Wedding
A woman who "was placed for adoption at birth" is taking extreme measures to ensure her biological parents don't crash her upcoming wedding. "My sister has passed letters to me from them and has been trying for years to get me to agree to meet with them and build a relationship. They keep saying how much it hurts them that I want nothing to do with them. She passes this onto me and tells me how much it hurts her that I won't be a part of this with her because our connection as blood-related siblings is huge and now we have more blood-related family," the bride-to-be wrote on Reddit.
Bride Bans Sister With Special Needs From Wedding, Takes to AITA Reddit
A sister was put in a trying situation after she requested that her sister with special needs not attend her wedding. A 22-year-old bride-to-be sought reassurance and advice on the AITA (Am I The A--hole?) over her wedding situation. She began the post by admitting that the "title sounds awful"...
Wisconsin DNR: “Stop Harvesting This Bug From Our State Parks!”
So, you're wandering through your local state park, enjoying the great outdoors, when suddenly you hear that unmistakable, loud buzzing sound. Ah, cicadas! These fascinating little critters are a true sign of summer, emerging in droves and providing a unique soundtrack to your hike. But have you ever wondered, “Can I take some of these home for a snack?” Well, apparently that seems to be the case in some areas of Wisconsin! So much so, that the DNR has had to reiterate, "that's a big No-No!" To be fair, the Wisconsin DNR didn't specifically state what the bugs were being harvested for, but this was my first thought.
Willie Nelson’s 10 Best Rock Covers and Collaborations
He may be synonymous with country, but you’d have to be high to say Willie Nelson doesn’t know a thing or two about rock 'n' roll. The Texas icon, older than the genre itself, built a career off the back of his own legendary country songbook as well as a knack for turning songs of all genres into something fitting his unique vocal phrasing and guitar picking. With a body of work as long and prolific as his, it’s no surprise he’s taken on his share of classic rock favorites and even rubbed elbows with some of the most enduring artists in the genre. Here are 10 of our favorites.
Wife Makes Husband Decide Between Being Stay at Home Dad or Divorce, He Responds to Her Reddit Story
If your partner was playing video games all day while you worked full time to support the family and took care of your child, what would you do? A woman sought out advice from Reddit to see if she was too harsh in asking him for a divorce or for him to be a stay at home father for the time being.
Here’s What Iowa Says About Breaking A Car Window To Save A Dog On A Hot Day
It's toasty outside and we want to help our animals stay cool. Sometimes we've seen it play out in real life: you're leaving the store, stomping back to your car in 90% humidity. It's hot, you're sweaty, and you glance at a nearby car. You see a pup in it, with rolled-up windows and the car isn't running.
‘YMCA’ Hitmakers The Village People Sue Disney World For Treatment at Theme Park
The Village People are so upset with how they were treated at Disney World that their team is suing the theme park giant. The alleged incident took place in 2018 when the "YMCA" singers performed as part of their Epcot concert series, as they did annually for at least a decade. Now, TMZ reported that a case against Disney was filed by Karen Willis, the wife of Victor Willis, who performs as a naval officer or policeman and also owns the group's song and performing rights.
Claim Your Share: Search For Unclaimed Money In Iowa Now
It's summertime in Eastern Iowa, I can assure you this is a hot weather fever dream. The state of Iowa just might have property or even cash with YOUR name on it. Let me explain before you go make a down payment on a hot new pickup truck (though, red IS your color, by the way...)
Wisconsin Dog Inspires Free Pet Pantry for Families in Need
Owning a pet can be extremely expensive and before bringing an animal into your home, you should prepare for and expect additional costs. The sad news is that even the best planners or the most stable homes can run into sad situations where they simply can't afford the care their pet needs. This doesn't make these owners bad people, it just creates extremely sad situations. Some owners face challenges that they financially can't overcome and are often left with no choice but to surrender their dog.
Blackie Lawless to W.A.S.P. Backing Track Critics: ‘Don’t Go’
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless has been honest about using backing tracks in the band's concerts. Still, questions have persisted -- with some even suggesting that the group isn't performing live at all. "Well, if they’re crazy enough to believe it, that’s their business," he tells UCR. "But if they genuinely...
The Iowa State Flag: Inspired by France a Few Years Back!
According to the U.S. Senate: On October 20, 1803, the Senate approved for ratification a treaty with France by which the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory. As a result of this treaty, the nation doubled in size, adding territory that would become the states of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and parts of Minnesota, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado. The vote was 24 to 7.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
Travis Tritt’s 1991 Smash Hit Brings 13-Year-Old to Tears in Heartfelt Video: WATCH
A proud dad posted a video on TikTok showing his 13-year-old daughter being brought to tears by Travis Tritt, a.k.a. "the Tritt." The teenager covered her face as her dad laughed along to Tritt's powerful tune "Anymore." "Travis Tritt done brought my 13-year-old to tears with a song from 1991,"...
Bride Forbids Plus Ones at Wedding Due to Bridesmaid’s Boyfriend’s ‘Red Flags’
A woman has decided to not have any plus ones at her wedding, and the internet is divided over it. The woman prefaces her story by sharing that she is getting married this summer and it is a small wedding. "I'm getting married this summer, and it's going to be...
Make Sure to Avoid These 9 Iowa Beaches
Something that everyone needs to check off their summer bucket list is a trip to the beach. While Iowa is a landlocked state, there are still plenty of options for spots for a fun beach day. However, there are a few beaches here in Iowa that you should keep an...
David Foster Slammed for Calling Wife Katharine McPhee ‘Fat’ in Resurfaced Clip
David Foster is on the receiving end of backlash after an old clip of him calling Katherine McPhee "fat" has come to light. The video in question was posted to TikTok by the user @maniaph and is from 2023 when the pair performed as part of the David Foster and Friends concert.
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