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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...
George Clooney and These Other Celebrities Want Joe Biden to Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
George Clooney is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race just weeks after hosting a fundraiser for his reelection campaign. "In the last four years, he's won many of the battles he's faced. But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It's devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010," Clooney wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times.
John Deere Waterloo Plant to Lay Off Hundreds in September
2024 has been an incredibly stressful year for employees at the John Deere Waterloo facility. According to reports, employees from the plant received a distressing email from higher ups at the company on Wednesday (July 10th) morning. This message stated that hundreds of their workers will be out of a...
Bruce Kulick Wouldn’t Have Rejoined Kiss as the Spaceman
Bruce Kulick reflected on his departure from Kiss in a new Guitar World interview and said he was fine with not being invited back into the fold in the early 2000s, as the conditions of his return would have invalidated his tenure with the band. Kulick played in Kiss from...
Iowa’s 988 Crisis Line Evaluation: Progress, Challenges, And Recommendations
If you need someone to talk to, please call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org, YOU matter. A national mental health advocacy organization has released a report on the implementation of the 988 crisis line for individuals experiencing mental health emergencies. How did Iowa do?. Iowa received high marks in...
Iowa’s Notorious Butter Bandits and Their Great Depression Heists
Facebook facts can be fun. In fact, one led me to my latest rabbit hole through Iowa history, specifically July 8th, 1936. We’ve all heard of, and seen, the fabled Butter Cow of the Iowa State Fair, but have you ever heard the tale of the Iowa Butter Gang? Well, grab your popcorn (heavily buttered for this one), because today we're diving into one of the creamiest crime sprees in Iowa history. This saga of butter thievery rose to fame during the Great Depression and due to some exceptionally daring dairy desperados!
Is It Illegal To Flash Your Headlights at Another Car in Wisconsin?
You are driving home late one night, and you see another car driving in your direction with their brights on. As a reflex you quickly flash your headlights at them to let the other driver know that they have their brights on. Seems relatively harmless, right?. Well, in some states...
Is Brad Pitt Allowed to See His Kids With Angelina Jolie?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids have a notoriously rocky relationship with their father following the couple's divorce. Now, shortly after their 18-year-old daughter Shiloh filed to legally change her last name from Jolie-Pitt to just Jolie, a source told People that the actor has "virtually no contact" with his adult children.
Meet a Celebrity Chef at Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids
You know the brothers and you know the burgers... Ten years ago, viewers first got a glimpse into the lives of the Wahlberg brothers and their burger business in a reality show. Donnie, Mark, and Paul Wahlberg starred in the hit tv program, 'Wahlburgers.'. Donnie is known for his boy...
Sammy Hagar Adds Fifth Band Member to 2024 Van Halen Focused Tour
Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony had already assembled one hell of a band for this summer's Best of All Worlds tour, which will celebrate their decade-long run together in Van Halen. In addition to their Circle partner Jason Bonham on drums, the duo recruited guitar wizard Joe Satriani - another...
‘Furious’ Groom Refuses to Invite Sister to Wedding After She Ruins His Proposal
A "furious" groom on Reddit can't forgive his sister for ruining "one of the happiest moments" of his life. The groom explained that he had a romantic, perfectly planned out proposal ready for his fiancée including flowers, a picnic, a beach background and a photographer to capture the moment.
The Internet Is Lusting After These Two ‘Very Handsome’ Police Officers on Facebook: PHOTO
A photograph of two "good-looking officers" in California has set the internet ablaze. The two cops went viral after the Whittier Police Department shared a photo of the pair, both flashing big smiles, on social media. "Have a great weekend everyone!" the post was captioned. Facebook post here and see...
John Lennon, ‘Mind Games: The Ultimate Collection': Album Review
Mind Games was meant to be a return to form for John Lennon, after an instantly dated protest album that felt didactic and cold. He certainly seemed to be back on track with its opening Top 20 hit title song. But the rest of Mind Games could be a strangely ruminative and often mid-tempo, with a shaggy studio approach. Mind Games: The Ultimate Collection makes it clear who fans should blame: The producer.
Visiting Minnesota? Here are Some of the Coolest Places to Stay
If you're planning a trip to the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" this summer, there are some amazing places to stay! Here are 15 of the highest-rated (30+ reviews), guest-recommended rentals on Airbnb:. 15 of the Coolest Airbnbs in Minnesota. If you're planning a trip to the "Land of 10,000 Lakes"...
Theo Von is bringing his popular comedy tour to Vibrant Arena
If you're into podcasts or have been keeping tabs on the best comics in the game lately, you probably have heard of Theo Von. Theo is a southern boy whose comedy has been taking the podcasting world by storm. His storytelling is off the charts and his comedy tour highlights his crazy time growing up in the South and still trying to become an adult now.
Customers Livid After Costco Makes Change to Their Famed Rotisserie Chicken
In a world full of uncertainty, sometimes having your comfort things can help ease the pressures of life. If one of those comfort things for you is driving to your local Costco and finishing off a successful Costco run by grabbing and bringing home one of their famed rotisserie chickens, hold on to your britches.
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