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What Caused This Massive Sinkhole to Reappear in the Middle of Iowa? [VIDEO]
I was scrolling through Instagram earlier this week when I noticed a funny post from the Iowa Chill Instagram page. At first I wasn't sure if this was a joke or maybe some kind of altered photo but I discovered that this sinkhole photo is 100% legit. If I remember correctly, this sinkhole has been seen in this location in previous years but it was filled and repaired.
Singers Offered AI Voice Cloning by World’s Biggest Record Label
The world’s biggest record label, Universal Music Group, announced plans to offer its artists AI models of their own voices. The corporation’s deal with digital startup firm SoundLabs will create software called MicDrop, designed to replicate an individual voice via machine learning techniques. The artist will retain full control of the model – it won’t be used in any way without permission, won’t be available to the public, and the voice owner will profit from its use.
Today in Iowa History: Lightning Strikes and The University of Iowa Burns
It was on this day June 19, 1897: The chimney on the southwest corner of North Hall at The University of Iowa was struck by lightning. Thanks to Our Iowa Heritage says: North Hall, constructed in 1865, and originally intended as a University Chapel, underwent multiple transformations over its history. Governor Samuel Kirkwood initially proposed funds for a chemistry lab, chapel, and observatory, leading to North Hall's emergence as a versatile facility. Its distinct red-brick structure, standing as the university's oldest purpose-built building until its demolition in 1949, earned it various names over time, including Chapel Hall and Library Hall.
Journey’s Jonathan Cain Says Donald Trump Will be a ‘Legend’ If Re-elected in Jail
Jonathan Cain is defending Donald Trump after the former president was convicted on 34 felony counts. But even if Trump ends up running for re-election from a jail cell, the longtime Journey member says "it will make him a legend." Asked if he thought Trump was innocent of the charges,...
Why Is the Most Viewed Home on Zillow Last Year Still for Sale?
The most viewed home on Zillow last year in 2023 is a $29 million castle in Connecticut so it will definitely take the perfect buyer and that's quite often the way it goes with beyond unique homes, especially when it's literally a castle. It's a modern-day castle built between 2003...
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
1956 to 2024 – All the Acts That Have Played the Great Jones County Fair
The Great Jones County Fair has a long history of bringing big names to Monticello! Here's a look at all of the artists who have graced the grandstand stage since 1956:. 1956 to 2024 - All the Acts That Have Played the Great Jones County Fair. The Great Jones County...
Discover Iowa’s Ultimate Favorite Drinking Songs!
In the summer, there are few better feelings than opening up a cold one and listening to some music. Maybe you're hanging out with friends, relaxing by a bonfire late at night, or just going out for drinks at your local bar; music is IMPERATIVE when you're trying to set the vibe.
How to Pronounce Chappell Roan’s Name Correctly
Have you been pronouncing Chappell Roan's name correctly?. The singer made sure to clarify the correct pronunciation during a recent concert in a clip posted to TikTok by a fan. "If you've been saying 'Shappell Rowe-Anne,' this is your final warning," she announced. "It's Chappell Roan, babe," she said. Her...
Is it Technically Okay to Speed if You Have an Emergency?
When I was pulled over for speeding recently, the first thing the police officer asked me was if I was in a hurry for any reason and if there was some emergency. I mean in the movies people are often speeding to get places because of emergencies. Whether it's a comedy where the husband is rushing through the city, down one way streets with his pregnant wife in labor to get to the hospital or a drama where the good guy is speeding to get away from the bad guys who are trying to kill him.
Woman Never Told Her Mother That Her Marriage Was a ‘Cover Up’
A woman on Reddit sought advice in the Am I The A--hole forum after her mother found out that her marriage was a "cover-up." In her post, the woman explained that she comes from a very religious family and so does her ex-husband. "We have known each other since we...
Iconic American Brand Closing Last U.S. Factory, Moving to Mexico
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless of what company...
2024 Tony Awards Red Carpet ‘Full Blown Disaster,’ Attendees Call It ‘Worst’ of Their Careers: REPORT
Sources allege the red carpet for Sunday night's 2024 Tony Awards (June 16) was "a mess," and that several celebrities, including American Horror Story star Sarah Paulson, were nearly "body checked by security." According to Page Six, insiders are calling the 2024 Tony Awards red carpet chaotic, with several people...
Is This the Worst Road in Iowa?
Let me preface this by saying I have not driven down every road in Iowa. I've driven down many, especially for being in the state for just a tick over two years. I've been everywhere like Hank Snow, from Clear Lake to Dubuque, Clinton to the Quad Cities, Ottumwa to Marquette. I have enough Hawkeye driving experience to make this declaration:
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