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St. Luke’s Announces Opening Date for New Marion ER
Marion is about to be home to a new ER courtesy of Unity Point-St. Luke's. The new facility will be located at 3301 Armar Drive. The Corridor Business Journal reports that the ribbon cutting for the new ER is set to take place on Friday, July 26th at 2:30 p.m. St. Luke's ER team members, board members, and administrators will be joined by the Marion Chamber of Commerce for the ceremony. The next day, a community open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. according to the CBJ. You'll be able to take a tour of the new building, enjoy refreshments, and win prizes.
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
Iowans Show Off Their Cute Kitties for National Kitten Day [GALLERY]
Need a pick-me-up today? You're in the right place!. This week (July 10th), we celebrated National Kitten Day, not to be confused with National Cat Day on October 29th. We asked listeners on Facebook to send us their most adorable kitty photos, and they definitely understood the assignment! Here are some of the cutest cats and kittens here in Iowa:
A Three-Way Argument Over Nirvana’s Smiley Face Logo Has Ended
A complicated years-long three-way lawsuit involving Nirvana's famous smiley face logo has now been quietly settled out of court. The band sued Marc Jacobs in 2018, claiming the fashion designer infringed on their copyright with a T-shirt from the so-called Bootleg Redux Grunge collection that mimicked the image. Instead of X'd out eyes, however, Jacob's shirt featured the letters M and J. The word "Nirvana" over the face was replaced by "Heaven" in a similar font.
ZZ Top’s New Bassist: ‘I’ll Never Be in the Band’
ZZ Top bassist Elwood Francis revealed he still can't wrap his head around being the replacement for Dusty Hill – even though he’s been in that role for three years. Francis was called up to stand in for a few shows in 2021 while Hill was expected to recover from illness. But the co-founder died a few weeks later, leaving the longtime band roadie in a position he still believes isn’t his own.
Mick Fleetwood Struggling Over Loss of Fleetwood Mac
Mick Fleetwood said he was missing the “mothership” of Fleetwood Mac, even though he knows it’s unlikely the band will return. Stevie Nicks appeared to have ruled out any future activity when she said there was no chance of her involvement after the death of Christine McVie.
Why David Bowie’s ‘Space Oddity’ Was Rush-Released
In May of 1961, President John F. Kennedy set an ambitious goal for America: send a human being to the moon and bring them back in one piece. "I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth," he said during a joint session of Congress. The endeavor became known as Project Apollo.
Why Queen’s ‘Hammer to Fall’ Made Brian May Insecure
Brian May discussed his challenge to overcome insecurity when writing a song, using Queen’s “Hammer to Fall” as an example. The track, which appears on The Works, was a Top 40 hit in the U.S. and a Top 20 hit in the U.K. when it was released in 1984. The band performed it during their iconic Live Aid set the following year.
Justin Bieber Was Paid $10 Million to Perform at a Billionaire’s Pre-Wedding Party: REPORT
Justin Bieber was reportedly paid $10 million to perform at billionaire heir Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding ceremony. The "Baby" singer, 30, is said to have landed the mammoth pay check for singing more than a dozen of his hits including "Love Yourself" and "Peaches" during a private concert for Anant, the businessman’s fiancée Radhika Merchant and their family and friends at a show in Mumbai on Friday (July 5).
Downtown Cedar Rapids Restaurant Closes Its Doors
After two years in business, a Downtown Cedar Rapids restaurant has shut down. Barrel House is now officially closed. Barrel House opened its Downtown Cedar Rapids location back in May of 2022 in the former La Cantina at the corner 1st Ave and 2nd St SE. It arrived just a few months after the location in Marion opened at 295 Tower Terrace Rd, which was the first Barrel House here in the Corridor.
5 Iowa Retail Stores Where You Can Still Write a Check
Target has announced that as of July 15th, they will no longer accept personal checks in any of their stores. As someone who hasn't written a check while shopping in years, this didn't shock me or many others when it was announced this week. But statistics show a surprising number of people, especially those over a certain age, still use checks.
Revisiting Riverview: Memories Of The Past And The New Cedar Rapids Library
When I lived here nearly 20 years ago, the Riverview Condominiums were still rentals, and that’s where I called home. It was like living in a little skywalk kingdom! I barely had to venture outside—I could stroll from my apartment to work, which was right next door, and if I weren’t at either of those two spots, you’d find me at my third favorite hangout, the library, which was conveniently linked to the skywalk too.
Man Hilariously Runs for His Life From 45 Escaped Cows: WATCH
You're walking through a suburb area of homes and come across a young man sprinting around a corner. You would think that he's running for something, that something was animals that nobody was expecting... a herd of escaped cows!. The incident took place in the Ripon area of Yorkshire, England...
Russell Brand Details ‘Difficult’ Journey With Faith After Converting to Christianity (VIDEO)
Russell Brand took to social media opening up about the lesson he's learned since converting to Christianity. "I’ve been a Christian for 3 months, and this is what I’m feeling," the 49-year-old captioned a video on Instagram Tuesday (July 9). Brand reflecting on how it felt to be...
Where Does the Phrase ‘Bob’s Your Uncle’ Come From and Who is Bob?
I heard the phrase "...and Bob's Your Uncle" a couple times in the last couple of weeks in a couple of movies or television shows. I had no idea what it meant and it wasn't the first time I heard it I just never really thought about researching the phrase until now. I feel like I'm hearing it more and more.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Two Major Changes Coming to Target Stores Immediately
Who doesn't love a nice shopping spree at Target. Well, unless you spend way more than you want to and have shoppers remorse after the fact. Hey we've all been there so no judgement on my part. Shopping at any big box store can get a bit harried when they're...
Could More Closings Potentially be Coming to Popular Iowa Stores?
The restaurant industry around the country has been facing closings all spring and summer in 2024. A Red Lobster location in Waterloo abruptly closed this past May. Cracker Barrel, Applebee's, TGI Fridays, and Denny's have all faced closures in 2024. Now we're learning of a popular discount retail chain that will be closing anywhere from 35-40 stores around the country.
Iowa Has One Of the Worst Economies in the Country?
According to Dictionary, the definition of economy is "the complex of activities related to the consumption, production, and trade of goods and services, as an ongoing functioning system." Regarding the consumption, production, and trading of goods and services, supposedly Iowa's economy is ranked one of the worst in the country,...
What Does Katy Perry’s ‘143’ Album Title Mean? It’s Got a Hidden Message
Katy Perry fans have been gearing up for months for her highly-anticipated sixth studio album and now the title has finally been revealed. The album is titled 143, a name that has a special hidden message behind it. "I set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with...
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