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USPS Announces Mailing Service Changes Impacting Iowa Residents
For the past 240 years, the United States Postal Service has played a key role in keeping the country connected. USPS officials have been trying to come up with ways to improve their revenue. According to the official USPS website, the department has recorded $87 billion in financial losses over...
Does Alcohol Affect You Differently on an Airplane?
No one thinks twice if you drink in the morning at an airport bar or while flying. Basically, besides being at a resort on vacation or enjoying a mimosa with your weekend brunch, airports and airplanes are judgement free areas for morning drinking or a random Tuesday afternoon cocktail. Time...
Is It Illegal to Eat While Driving in Iowa?
We don't like to admit it, but we've all done it. Sometimes we're in a hurry. Sometimes that Big Mac is just too tempting. But we've all ate while driving at one time or another. Personally, it's not something I enjoy. I like to sit and watch TV or YouTube videos while I eat, so outside of sneaking a few fries from the bag, I generally try to avoid doing it.
How to Beat the Heat in Waterloo: City Opening Cooling Stations
The summers in Iowa have a reputation for being hot... humid... and sometimes miserable as a result. While it's been a rainier and slightly cooler summer, it looks like that's all about to change. As a result of these hot temperatures, it is important to be able to escape the...
Frank Zappa’s ‘Apostrophe’ Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Box
Frank Zappa's only Top 10 album, 1974's Apostrophe ('), will be released as a six-disc set for its 50th anniversary later this summer. The expanded reissue - which includes the original album remastered as well as live tracks and session rarities from the era - will be released on Sept. 13.
Iowa State Patrol Staffer Captures ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Photo, Wins Contest
Often times, when a photo goes viral in this day-and-age, it's of a harrowing image of a protest, a brawl, war, or some kind of conflict that really puts the sobering reality of the world into context for us. But then, there are photos that are simply majestic that get you to marvel at the natural beauty of the world. This is one of those photos.
Man Slams Cousin for Owing Him Money After She Brags About Her ‘Success’ on Social Media
A man on Reddit called out his cousin, Debra, after she bragged about a big purchase on social media, despite owing him roughly $1,450 after she "slammed the door" of their rental car into a parked car. "The rental car was under my name, and consequently I was liable for...
How The Beatles’ ‘Get Back’ Helped The Police Rethink Their Past
Stewart Copeland said the Beatles’ movie Get Back led the Police to re-evaluate their past – and that’s why 1983 album Synchronicity will return in a 6-disc box set on July 26. The drummer, along with former colleagues Sting and Andy Summers, have often discussed their interpersonal...
Woman Considers Contacting Police After Parents Allow 15-Year-Old Sister to Date 24-Year-Old Man
A woman on Reddit is raging after finding out that her parents are allowing her younger sister, 15, to date a 24-year-old man. "I can't believe my parents are protecting them and telling me that I am disrespectful and rude," the concerned sister wrote. Her parents have even refused to...
Michael McDonald Selling Santa Barbara Home for $4.6 Million
If you happen to have been looking for a bright, open-concept home just a short drive from the beach, Michael McDonald has just the place for you. The singer is selling his Santa Barbara house for $4.6 million. Glancing at the home's online listing, you might not think two bedrooms...
Paul Mescal Hopes ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Wicked’ Become the Next Barbenheimer
Paul Mescal is hopeful that Gladiator II and Wicked can repeat the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon. The two blockbusters are both set to hit cinemas on November 22 and Mescal hopes that the opposing films can recreate the frenzy that came with the release of Barbie and Oppenheimer simultaneously in July 2023.
Top 10 Willie Nelson Songs
With more than six decades of making music, and more than 100 albums released during that time, it's not easy paring down to Willie Nelson's most essential tracks. And no discussion of the country legend's career is complete without a survey of his best, and often genre-bending albums, including 1975's career-boosting Red Headed Stranger and the 1978 American Songbook milestone Stardust.
Linn County Landfill Will Be Full 8 Years Earlier than Expected
The Linn County landfill north of Marion will reach its capacity 8 years earlier than originally thought. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that increased waste from natural disasters and population growth will push the landfill to capacity. The landfill which is located along County Home Road in Linn County will end operations on June 30, 2044, according to an agreement between the city of Marion and the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency. But updated data now shows the landfill will reach capacity 8 years sooner, in 2036.
French FRYowa – Who Has the Best Fries in Eastern Iowa?
Happy National French Fry Day! In honor of today's holiday, let's take a look at some of the delicious fries you can find here in the Corridor. If you're on the hunt for some amazing French fries, I would recommend starting at Gianna's Italian Beef in Cedar Rapids. They are my absolute favorite! And, I'm not the only one who loves the fries there! Facebook user Renee Carter Walker said on my post:
How Seth Rogen Was Bemused by Grateful Dead Fans, Then Became One
Seth Rogen told a TV audience that he’d been bemused when he first encountered Grateful Dead fans in Las Vegas – but later that night became one of them. During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Rogen reminisced with guest host Kathryn Hahn about the time they were in Sin City, working on upcoming comedy series The Studio. The two-week visit coincided with one of Dead & Company’s residency shows at the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sammy Hagar: ‘This Is the Thank You Tour’ for Van Halen Fans
Sammy Hagar knows it can be frustrating being a Van Halen fan. That's why he's offering up this summer's Best of All Worlds trek as a reward for their patience. "This is the 'thank you' tour, for all of the fans who followed us for all of those years and have been waiting 20 years for some other kind of a reunion -- my era, anyway, for sure," he tells UCR.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75
One of the most distinctive screen presences in the history of movies has died. Shelley Duvall, best known for a string of films she made with director Robert Altman in the 1970s, and for her unforgettable performance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining passed away this week. She was 75 years old.
BurgerFiend is Moving Back to Its Former Cedar Rapids Location
A Cedar Rapids burger joint has decided to move back into its old location and join forces with the restaurant that now resides there! BurgerFiend announced on Facebook this week that they are moving back to Center Point Road. The post reads:. "Exciting news! Burgerfiend will be moving to the...
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