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Catastrophic: Wildlife Impacted by Flooding in Iowa
The flooding saw waters breach the Big Sioux River levee, causing extensive internal water damage to hundreds of homes. In Spencer, Iowa, south of the Little Sioux River, resident Ben Thomas reported that many homes are now uninhabitable, submerged on their main floors. This dual impact has affected both homes and businesses alike in the area.
Do You Have to Open the Door for Police in Wisconsin?
Dealing with law enforcement in a high-pressure situation can be intimidating even if you did nothing wrong. You want to make sure you say and do the right thing, so you'll stay out of trouble. If you for some reason have a police officer knock on your door, there's a...
Don Henley Sues to Get Back Disputed Eagles Lyric Sheets
Don Henley wants his stuff back. He's filed suit asking for the return of handwritten '70s-era Eagles lyrics that were the subject of a recent criminal trial. "These 100 pages of personal lyric sheets belong to Mr. Henley and his family, and he has never authorized defendants or anyone else to peddle them for profit," attorney Daniel Petrocelli said in an official statement.
Do You Remember the ‘X-Files’ Episode Set in Iowa?
As of late, my girlfriend, Catherine, has been on an X-Files kick. She's determined to watch every episode: all 11 seasons and 218 episodes (plus two movies). Although I must admit I haven't watched the show too intently, I can't get into it. It moves slow for me, feels a bit too much like a soap opera in its aesthetics, and aside from some cool music, leaves me cold.
15 Common Items Amazon Won’t Take Back in Wisconsin
If you're anything like me, you probably have boxes piled high from the mega-corporation Amazon. The online merchandiser has almost everything you could ever want or need. With a single click of a button, you can have cat litter, clothes, or even a new coffee maker on your door in days!
Is Taylor Swift Already Working on New Music?
A new Taylor Swift album could already be in the works, according to one report. According to sources that spoke to the Daily Mail, Swift does not plan to take a break anytime soon and is eyeing a 2025 release for more new music. However, a new album may not...
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Single Runs
There are plenty of musicians out there who have made a very good living after releasing just one hit single. But as Norman Greenbaum or Dexy's Midnight Runners can tell you, it's pretty hard to string together two, three or especially four. Many of the artists below have track records...
Trump and Biden’s Disastrous 2024 Presidential Debate Draws Hilarious Reactions and Memes
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump set the internet ablaze with their first debate. On June 27, the adversaries faced off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle. The debate lasted 90-minutes and the candidates were asked many questions about the state of the United States and the affairs of the world. Some of the major topics covered include: the Middle East, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Trump's recent criminal conviction, the economy and more.
There’s a Shrek Uber Surprising Tipsy Late-Night Riders
Anything that happens beyond 2 a.m. can seem like a fever dream after a late night of drinking at the bar. One rather unique Uber vehicle has some passengers questioning not how they got home, but WHAT exactly drove them there. How To Find The Shrek Uber. Most of my...
Singer-Songwriter from ‘The Voice’ Names His New Album ‘Des Moines’
A rising country singer-songwriter, who made waves on The Voice in 2022, is readying his brand new album, which is an ode to his homeland: the state of Iowa. His name is Jay Allen, and he's a native to Cedar Falls. He left the state of Iowa when he was 21-years-old on a whim. It was his then-wife who encouraged him to leave Des Moines in pursuit of Nashville for his music career. In lieu of his new album's release, The Des Moines Register did a story on his turbulent but inspiring story.
Hey Iowa, Are You Trying This Caffeinated BBQ Sauce This Summer?
Who needs a morning energy drink or cup of coffee when you can drown some breakfast leftovers in this new BBQ sauce?. If you're someone who has a cup of coffee...or several to get your day started, you might have to change up your morning routine. Instead of grabbing your favorite energy drink or firing up the coffee maker, you could start eating some leftover BBQ to get your day started!
Why Fireworks Were Banned For Almost 80 Years In Iowa
It's hard to believe that fireworks in the state of Iowa have only been legal to buy and use for just 7 years. Before that, it was against the law for Iowans to sell or use fireworks for almost 80 years. The craziest part is that just one incident in...
Walgreens Plans to Close Stores Across America
In the past few years, the brick-and-mortar retail side of America has taken a pretty significant hit. With the closings of many stores, including CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens already behind us, there are even more on the way. Walgreens CEO Announces Plan to Close Up To 25 Percent of...
The Midwest’s Best Attractions in 2024 According to Trip Advisor
Looking for a weekend getaway here in the Midwest? Look no further! Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for 2024 have been revealed, and we took a look at some of the "best of the best" attractions and experiences in the 'Things to Do' category. Here are all the places and tours recognized from the Midwest:
Eastern Iowans Name Their Favorite Area Food Trucks
Now that summer is here, it's the perfect time to celebrate all the awesome food trucks that we have here in Eastern Iowa! Here are some of my favorites, as well as recommendations from members of the Cedar Rapids Area Support Local Group Facebook page:. Stone Wall Brick Oven Pizza.
‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Announces Streaming Premiere
July 4 has long been synonymous with blockbuster cinema. And this year one of the biggest movies of the Independence Day weekend will be streaming on Max. It’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latest installment in Legendary’s “MonsterVerse,” which has combined the two literal giants of kaiju cinema into a single cinematic universe. As of this writing the film, which is a sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, is the third-biggest grosser of 2024 at the U.S. box office, behind only Inside Out 2 and Dune: Part Two.
Could an Eastern Iowa Nuclear Power Plant Re-Open?
Could the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Palo be on the verge of re-opening? The CEO of the company that owns the plan says it is a possibility. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum stated in an interview this month that he had inquiries from potential data center customers who were interested in the 600 megawatts of power generated from the plant in Palo. Ketchum stated simply, "I would consider it, if it could be done safely and on budget." The Gazette reports that a retired engineer said that if the plant was restarted it could provide more renewable energy than wind and solar projects.
Why Pete Townshend Never Liked the ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie
Pete Townshend says he’d never been happy with the 1979 movie version of Quadrophenia. The Who guitarist explained that was one of the reasons why he’d developed a ballet version of the storyline, which was first exposed via the 1973 album. “I was never happy with the film,”...
Man Refuses to Marry Girlfriend Until She Gets Child Support From Her Ex
A man on Reddit is refusing to stay with his girlfriend unless she gets a court-arranged agreement for child support from her ex. "My ex gets money every month from her ex. But it isn't a legal agreement. He just gives her money. I love her and I like her kid but there is no way I will marry her and become responsible financially," the man wrote.
Watch a Giant Sinkhole Swallow a Midwest Soccer Field [VIDEO]
This is apparently not a good year for sinkholes. You might remember earlier this spring a giant sinkhole re-opened just south of Knoxville, Iowa. It was actually first repaired in 2023 but reappeared again this year. The old remnants of a coal mine are reportedly to blame. Now, another huge sinkhole has appeared in the Midwest, this time in the middle of a soccer field!
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