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‘Multiple People’ Could Be Charged in Matthew Perry’s Death
Law enforcement officials are nearing the end of an investigation into the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. According to People, a source claimed that the investigation is "nearing its conclusion" and that "multiple people" should be charged in the case. Once the investigation is completed, the U.S. Attorney's Office...
Hey Iowa, Use This Rule to Save Money on Your AC This Summer
Summer has officially arrived with the summer solstice on June 20th. While it technically wasn't summer by the calendar's standards, Iowa has surely felt the heat of summer for almost all of June. By now, most Iowa homes have used their air conditioner at some point, and if you don't want to throw money down the drain, you should be following the 20-degree rule throughout the summer.
Cedar Falls Braces for Possible Flooding as Cedar River Nears Peak
Over the past several weeks, most of the Hawkeye State has been seeing temperatures in the 90s. Luckily, to remedy this stifling heat, there has also been some rain off and on again throughout Iowa. Some areas saw showers, other regions saw intense rainfall and storms. According to reports, the...
Eagles Add Four More Concerts to Farewell Tour
Eagles have extended their recently confirmed residency at the immersive Sphere in Las Vegas. They'll now appear for a total of 16 concerts over eight weekends in September through December. An updated list of dates at the state-of-the-art facility is below. General on-sale for the four new weekend concerts begins...
Two Iowa Cities Ranked Among the Cleanest in America
The website Lawnstarter examined the cleanest and dirtiest cities in America. Lawnstarter even expanded their scope to encompass over 300 of the biggest cities in the country. Among 21 total metrics, Lawnstarter looked specifically at air pollution, water quality, waste management, and resident dissatisfaction levels in order to quantify their findings.
Man Tells ‘Passive Aggressive’ Step-Daughter That Her Dead Dad Can Pay for Her Wedding
A man on Reddit thinks he may have gone "too far" by telling his step-daughter to ask her dead biological dad to pay for her wedding. "My now-wife divorced her ex when her three kids were young. He was an addict. She met me a few years later, and we dated for two years before she introduced me to her kids. Two kids really hit it off and Kelly did not like me," the man wrote.
Top 10 Songs Journey Hasn’t Played Yet in 2024
Journey boasts an embarrassment of set list riches as they prepare to jump to stadiums in July. Earlier 2024 shows featured hit after hit after hit. Yet, as shown on our list of Top 10 Songs Journey Hasn't Played Yet in 2024, there is still room for more key cuts.
Why the Beatles Had to Rush-Release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
The history of music can be divided into two parts: before the Beatles and after. Such was the potency of their influence, not only as songwriters and music makers, but as a business entity and industry role model. Arguably the clearest example of how the Beatles changed the world within...
Billy Ray Cyrus Says Wife Firerose Abused Him + He Has a Witness
Billy Ray Cyrus’ divorce from wife Firerose took another very public turn this week as he filed legal documents denying her abuse claims, saying it went the other way around. The “Old Town Road” hitmaker says he was the one who was physically, verbally and emotionally abused. Her claims...
Everything New on Max in July 2024
After a popular stint playing a supporting role in the Harley Quinn animated series, Kite Man is getting his own spinoff cartoon series on Max next month. DC’s Kite Man: Hell Yeah! will premiere new episodes weekly through September, featuring the continuing adventures of Kite Man and Golden Glider.
Travis Kelce Reveals What Made Him ‘Fall for’ Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce "fell" for Taylor Swift because of how "genuine" she is around her loved ones and how "self-aware" she is. The Grammy winner and the Kansas City Chiefs player, both 34, have been dating for almost a year now, and the NFL player has spilled on what attracted him to the "Fortnight" singer in the first place, including the way she never takes the spotlight from him when she attends his big games.
Celine Dion Shares Frightening Footage of Stiff Person Syndrome Seizure
Céline Dion has shared footage of her suffering a seven-minute seizure caused by her Stiff Person Syndrome. The 56-year-old "My Heart Will Go On" singer was forced to stop performing following her 2022 diagnosis of the rare condition, and has now shown the astonishingly vulnerable footage in her new documentary I Am: Céline Dion, which details her journey with the condition, and premiered on Tuesday (June 25) on Prime Video.
New Iowa Hunting Regulations for 24/25 Seasons: What to Know
Iowa hunters will once again need to gear up for some important regulatory updates in the 2024-25 hunting seasons, especially those targeting deer, migratory birds, and fur-bearing animals. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know before heading out into the field. Let's break those changes down. Deer...
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder
Ozzy Osbourne is seen in a light-hearted new commercial for a drink powder, inspired by its customers. Death Dust – a new product from Liquid Death – offers flavored drinks aimed at healthier living, so the Black Sabbath icon’s history with drugs, and powders in particular, seemed a perfect match.
Why John Corabi Doesn’t Want to Live Off His Past
Former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi could easily coast on his past glories. Instead, he's been very intentional in recent years about the things that he does career-wise. "I'm trying to be my own person, not the guy that sang with Motley 30 years ago," he tells UCR. The same...
A Popular Cedar Rapids Diner Has Reopened at a New Location
A Cedar Rapids restaurant has relocated to a bigger space! Hwy 30 Diner is now open at 1519 6th St SW!. Owner Paul Habhab first opened Hwy 30 Diner at 4330 16th Ave SW in Cedar Rapids back in 2020. The restaurant specializes in "traditional, scratch-made American breakfast & lunch" and has consistently high ratings! It currently has 4.8-stars on Facebook and 4.7-stars on Google.
Iowa Pizza Restaurant Named One of the Best in the Nation
New York Times has a thing for Iowa restaurants. Last year, the publication looked at essential restaurants across the nation. The Des Moines Register reports that the Times selected The Webster in Iowa City as one of the best in the nation. Now, the Times is recognizing an Eastern Iowa pizza restaurant as one of the finest around!
Former Eastern Iowa Hockey Player Wins the Stanley Cup
If you watched a Waterloo Blackhawk game in 2013, you saw a future Stanely Cup champion on the ice. The NHL season came to an end last night as hockey fans witnessed one of the most exciting championship series of all time. The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 to bring home Lord Stanley's cup.
Ick! Taylor Swift Coughs After Swallowing Bug Live on Stage: WATCH
Taylor Swift has had her fair share of onstage mishaps, from costume malfunctions to technical issues, but this latest hiccup is perhaps the most unfortunate one yet. In a fan-taken video posted to Twitter/X by @tswifterastour, Swift was seen coughing aggressively after she swallowed a bug during one of her London concerts at Wembley Stadium.
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