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Sammy Hagar on What Makes Joe Satriani Right for Van Halen Tour
Sammy Hagar explained why he was convinced that Joe Satriani was the right guitarist to represent Eddie Van Halen on the Van Halen tribute tour that kicked off this week. The pair have known each other for years and were been members of Chickenfoot together, alongside Michael Anthony. But in...
August 2024 New Music Releases
Two prog rock masters return to record-store shelves and streaming services. August 2024's new music releases also include a celebrated moment from Woodstock and a rare solo album from one of the co-founders of the Rolling Stones. Jon Anderson is releasing his first album of original songs with the Band...
A New Dog Park Will Open in Cedar Rapids This Week
Cedar Rapids will get its third dog park later on this week! The 12th Avenue Dog Park is set to open its gates on Friday, July 19th at 10:30 a.m. Located at 405 12th Avenue SE in the Oak Hill Jackson Neighborhood, the 12th Avenue Dog Park is around a half-acre in size. It is completely fenced-in and equipped with benches and concrete entry areas, but there is still more to come. The Cedar Rapids city website says:
Macy’s Shutting Down 150 Locations Across America: Here’s Why
In America, shopping malls are still a thing, but some have not made it to 2024. Within those shopping malls, exists the "anchor stores," the four or so large department stores that are on the ends of each long pathway of the inside of the mall. One of those stores...
The Reasons People Love ‘Twister’ Have Very Little to Do With the Movie Itself
For decades, I’ve heard moviegoers dismiss blockbusters as nothing more than excuses for elaborate visual effects. Most of the time, that’s hyperbole. In the case of Twister, it is 100 percent true. As detailed in this 2020 feature in The Ringer, Twister did not begin its life as...
Simply Grab a Cup and a Coin for This Food Safety Life Hack
Power outages happen when they happen, whether we're out of town or at work, even while winding down and binging a good television series. If we're home then we know when and how long our fridge and freezer are off while our food sits there helplessly. If you're traveling or...
Who Is J.D. Vance, Donald Trump’s VP Pick?
Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance to be his running mate on the 2024 Republican White House Ticket. "After lengthy deliberation and thought, and considering the tremendous talents of many others, I have decided that the person best suited to assume the position of Vice President of the United States is Senator J.D. Vance," Trump posted via Truth Social on July 15 (Monday).
Do Mosquitos Bite You More if You’ve Been Drinking?
Apparently mosquitoes love a good party, too. This most dangerous, deadly animal on earth for humans enjoys alcohol. Yes, they're the bane of our summer existence, and even more so when adult beverages are involved. We all have that friend that can hang outside with us and rarely get bitten...
Shannen Doherty’s Life and Career in Photos
Shannen Doherty had a successful, infamous, long career as an actress, podcast host, speaker and author in Hollywood. From getting her start as Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie on television in 1982 to playing Maggie in the rom-com dance film Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Doherty's early days as an actress were filled with wholesome fun.
The Highest Elevated Point in Iowa Isn’t Where You Think
When you live in Iowa, you hear all of the jokes about how flat our state is. With the number of farms and fields that stretch across Iowa and how strong the wind can feel daily, it's hard to blame people from other parts of the country for thinking Iowa is flat. While parts of Iowa might be comparable to a pancake, there are plenty of areas in Eastern Iowa near the Mississippi River that have rolling hills and extreme changes in the terrain.
Fatal Breast Cancer: Iowa Highest in the Nation
Recent research shows that more American women are falling behind on essential breast cancer screenings. This issue is especially critical in Iowa, a state that ranks among the highest in the nation for fatal breast cancer cases. Leading causes of cancer in women. Breast cancer remains the second leading cause...
10-Year-Old TikTok Star Bella Brave Has Died
TikTok star Bella Brave has passed away at the age of 10. Brave, whose real name was Bella Thomson, amassed millions of followers in her short life and was beloved by many. Kyla Thomson, Bella's mom, revealed the heartbreaking news that Bella passed away on July 14 after being in a medically induced coma for several days prior.
Exactly How Much Cocaine and Other Grossness is on our Money?
Does 90 percent of our money have traces of cocaine on it? What about fecal matter and viruses?. Whether this is the first time you're hearing this or not, these are proven facts that are actually kind of mind-blowing (pardon the pun). We know our money is absolutely filthy and...
Hawkeye Men’s Dominance: Record-Breaking Turnout At Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Hold onto your singlets, once again, Iowa’s wrestling program has body-slammed the competition and emerged as the attendance champion! For the 2023-24 season, the Hawkeye men managed to pack a jaw-dropping 14,847 fans into Carver-Hawkeye Arena for each home dual. That’s more than double the number of fans at second-place Penn State, who managed to average a mere 7,337 fans per event while also winning the team national championship. And let’s be honest, with that kind of attendance, Iowa might need a bigger arena or a bigger snack bar! This marks the 17th consecutive year the Hawkeyes have taken home the gold medal in fan turnout—talk about a winning streak!
Can Hot Leftovers Go Directly in the Fridge or Freezer?
You're absolutely stuffed after enjoying an incredible meal and even though you'd love one more bite of that Chinese take-out, another slice of pizza, or another helping of spaghetti it's not to be. Now it's time to pull out the Tupperware and put those leftovers in the refrigerator. If you're...
WNBA Veteran Makes Classy Gesture to Help Caitlin Clark [VIDEO]
Caitlin Clark has experienced plenty of highs early in her WNBA career. She was the first overall draft pick, has more double-double games than any WNBA rookie in league history, and is the odds-on favorite to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award. If the WNBA season were to...
Everything You Need to Know for the Buchanan County Fair
It's not summer until we can plan a day at our local county fair!. The Buchanan County Fair is back this week. It's going on from Tuesday, July 16th to Sunday, July 21st at the Buchanan County Fairgrounds in Independence. This year, the fair's theme is "Fair of Dreams: if...
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
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